Racer Band Welcomes Mr. Brent Johnson

On behalf of Murray State University, the College of Humanities and Fine Art, and Department of Music, we are happy to announce the appointment of Mr. Brent Johnson as the Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands beginning Fall of 2020.
Mr. Johnson holds degrees from Murray State University (Music Education), New Mexico State University (MM Conducting), and is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting at the University of Kentucky.
After the completion of a national search, Mr. Johnson represents the intersection of the highest qualities in our search; nationally recognized music educator, extensive time in secondary education, an exceptional conductor, and in demand nationally as an adjudicator and designer in the marching arts.
Both Dr. Blanco and Mr. Johnson look forward to continuing the great traditions and commitment to music of their predecessors, Mr. Dennis Johnson and Mr. John Fannin, as well as carving new paths and continuing to develop and enhance the student experience at Murray State University.
Special thanks to the entire music department student body involved with this search process. Special thanks as well to the dedicated members of the search committee; Dr. Eric Swisher (chair), Dr. Ashley Cumming, Dr. Todd Hill, Dr. Todd French, Professor Joan Riley, Dr. Trae Blanco, the support of our esteemed chair, Dr. Lucia Unrau, and David Balthrop, Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
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