Dr. Shawn Vondran

Biography

Shawn D. Vondran is a Lecturer at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, where he teaches conducting and wind repertoire, as well as courses in music performance education curricula. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in instrumental conducting with an emphasis in music education from the University of Miami, a Master of Music degree in instrumental conducting from Youngstown State University, and a Bachelor of Music Education degree (magna cum laude) from Ohio State University. Vondran's experience includes serving as the associate director of bands and conductor for the Northwestern University Symphonic Band. Prior to his current position, he was the assistant director of bands at Ball State University, where he was recognized for excellence in teaching and received the College of Fine Arts Dean's Teaching Award in 2013. He has served on faculties at Western Illinois University and Youngstown State University. His professional teaching career began at Mentor High School in Ohio, where his concert, jazz, and marching bands consistently received superior ratings. Vondran is an active guest conductor and clinician across the United States and has contributed to the Teaching Music Performance Band series published by GIA, which has appeared in the National Band Association journal. He has collaborated with notable composers and is affiliated with various professional organizations.

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