Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Brian Panetta is an educational leader and conductor with experience in launching and expanding music programs, leading departments, and integrating research into classroom practice. 

University of South Florida, Ph.D. in Music Education

Bowling Green State University, M.M. in Instrumental Music Education 

University of Dayton, B.M. in Music Education

Berkeley Preparatory School (2014-Present)

Director of Bands

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach all sections of band from sixth – twelfth grade, including marching band, rock band, and co-curricular jazz ensembles.
• Coach students in preparation for auditions and adjudicated events.
• Rehearse and direct pit orchestras for both middle and upper division musicals.

University of South Florida (2021-20122)

Graduate Student and Teacher’s Assistant 

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Taught Gender and Sexual Identities in Music (Fall 2021, Spring 2022).
  • Designed curriculum and selected materials that served as primary text for the course.
• Served as Graduate teacher’s assistant for third-tier concert band which served as a lab band for undergraduate music education majors.

Bowling Green State University (2012-2014)

Graduate Assistant for the University Bands 

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Served as teaching graduate assistant for the Falcon Marching Band and Athletic Pep Bands.
• Assisted in the total operations of the University band program, including conducting, administrative responsibilities, and organization within the program at large, including middle and high school honor bands. 
• Planned, traveled with, and conducted the pep bands at all home and away championship games.
• Rehearsed, conducted, and performed with university wind ensembles.

Sandusky Central Catholic School (2009-2014)

Director of Music

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Taught all bands, grades 5-12, including marching band and jazz ensemble,
• Directed choirs, grades 7-12. 
• Coached music students for Solo & Ensemble and large group adjudications.
• Directed the all-school musical, working with kids across all divisions and managing rehearsal schedule and hired professionals.
• Prepared music for weekly school liturgies, Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremonies, and various community events (i.e. Fourth of July, Memorial Day, etc.).

Berkeley Preparatory School

Department Chair for the Visual and Performing Arts

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervised visual and performing arts faculty across lower, middle, and upper divisions. 
• Liaised between senior administration and arts faculty.
• Organized and facilitated monthly department meetings.
• Scheduled and maintained a vibrant calendar of events.
• Reviewed, designed, and implemented comprehensive and meaningful curriculum.
• Collaborated closely with advancement, admissions, athletics, and academic counseling departments.
• Founded and directed the Berkeley Conservatory of Music; coordinated private lessons between students and instructors.
• Supported the continued growth and development of all arts programs.
• Planned and chaperoned all performing arts trips.
• Oversaw department budgets.

Sandusky Central Catholic School

Coordinator of Music

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Worked with lower school music teacher and tri-parish musicians on weekly music liturgy.
• Oversaw the implementation of K-12 music curriculum.
• Provided support in the planning and execution of all major school performances.
• Planned, directed, and hired collaborative artists for the all-school Spring musicals.
• Collaborated closely with school leadership in strategic planning and development.