Matthew Dockendorf is currently pursuing the Doctor of Music Arts degree in Wind Conducting at Michigan State University where he is actively involved in teaching and assisting with all aspects of the band program in the School of Music. Prior to coming to Michigan State, Mr. Dockendorf received his Masters of Music degree in wind conducting from The Ohio State University.
A native of Minneapolis, Dockendorf started his teaching career in Lakeville South High School in Lakeville, Minnesota. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Minnesota. He has professional affiliations with the Minnesota Band Directors Association, Minnesota Music Educators Association, and the College Band Directors National Association.
Jamal Duncan is currently pursuing the Doctor of Music Arts degree in Wind Conducting at Michigan State University where he is actively involved in the day-to-day activities of the university bands. Prior to starting the DMA, Duncan received the Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting at Michigan State University. Before coming to MSU, Mr. Duncan served as Director of Bands at Dwight Rich Middle School in Lansing, Michigan. He also for the past ten years has served as music director and conductor of the Flint Youth Wind Ensemble.
A native of Flint, Michigan, Duncan received the Bachelor of Music degree in Clarinet Performance with Teacher Certification from The University of Michigan. Duncan has affiliations with Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, and the College Band Directors National Association.
Steven Kandow is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Trombone Performance and the Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting at Michigan State University. He currently assists with the MSU trombone studio and low brass methods classes. Kandow is also trombone instructor on faculty at the Michigan State University Community Music School.
A native of Clio, Michigan, Kandow completed the Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance and the Bachelor of Music Education degree at Central Michigan University. He has professional affiliations with the International Trombone Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Kappa Kappa Psi.
Philip Obado is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting at Michigan State University. At Michigan State University, he serves an active role teaching and assisting with all aspects of the band program in the College of Music. Prior to coming to Michigan, Obado enjoyed 12 years teaching in the Florida public schools most notably as the Director of Bands at East River High School (Orlando), University High School (Orlando), and South Fork High School (Stuart).
Obado received the Master of Music Education degree from The Florida State University and a Bachelor of Music degree in Education and Trombone Performance from Ithaca College. He has professional affiliations with the Florida Music Educators Association, Florida Bandmasters Association, and the College Band Directors National Association.
David Thornton is currently pursuing the Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting at Michigan State University. At Michigan State University, he serves an active role teaching and assisting with all aspects of the band program in the College of Music. Prior to coming to MSU, Thornton taught in the state of Florida where he was the Assistant Director of Bands at Eau Gallie High School (Melbourne) and most recently the Director of Bands at Leon High School (Tallahassee).
At native of Springfield, Virginia, Thornton received his Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance at The Florida State University. He has professional affiliations with the Florida Music Educators Association, Florida Bandmasters Association, and the College Band Directors National Association.
