40. Conversation with Adam Gresham, Barber Middle School, Cobb County, Georgia

This episode features special guest Mr. Adam Gresham of Barber Middle School Orchestra in Cobb County Georgia.  Adam talks about going from being a band director to an orchestra director, his training for the position, and his experiences of the first part of the school year. --- Adam Gresham is a music educator and percussionist from Marietta, GA. He is currently in his seventh year of teaching, and his first year as the Director of Orchestras at Barber Middle School in Acworth, GA. Prior to this position, he served as the Director of Bands at Richards Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA. Mr. Gresham has also served as the Associate Director of Bands/Director of Percussion/Music Technology Coordinator at Norcross High School in Norcross, GA, and Associate Director of Bands/Director of Percussion at Central High School and Middle School in Carrollton, GA. As an active clinician, he is a consistent guest working with middle and high school percussion ensembles and bands across the southeastern United States.   Mr. Gresham holds a Bachelors degree in instrumental Music Education from Georgia State University and a Masters degree in Music Education from American Band College of Central Washington University. He is currently working on his Education Specialist degree at Auburn University.   Mr. Gresham is a member of the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME), Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), National Band Association (NBA), Percussive Arts Society (PAS), and the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE). He currently lives in Marietta, GA, with his wife, Megan, and his two French bulldogs, Toaster and Mikey.  Adam can be contacted at: [email protected]  ---  Please donate!! Charles is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.  AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies: * Funding scientific research * Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention * Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention * Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission   You can learn more about Charles’ Atlanta Walk fundraiser in November and donate here: https://supporting.afsp.org/participant/2570381   ---  Your support  of this poscast is appreciated! If you are enjoying The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, please consider becoming a supporter for as little as 99 cents per month. I am working hard to bring on some amazing educators who will share ideas, tell their story, and offer some support for all of you. I have invested a lot of time in putting it all together and money purchase equipment that will help provide the best possible listening experience. Here is the link: https://anchor.fm/orchestrateacher/support Thank you for your continued support! If you have suggestions for podcast guests, please let me know by providing a name and contact information.