Want to boost your band’s enrollment? Learn how to create eye-catching recruitment videos using technology you already have! This session will show you how to plan, film, and edit videos that excite students and parents. Discover storytelling tricks, easy editing tools, and how to use YouTube to reach the widest audience possible. Walk away with inspiration, real-world examples, and the tools to make your program stand out. Don’t miss this game-changing session!
Doug Conrad
- Biographical Information
Doug Conrad is the Band Director at Urbana Middle School in Frederick
County, Maryland, where he has overseen significant growth in the program. In
just three years under his leadership, the band has nearly doubled in size
while consistently earning superior adjudication ratings. In recognition of his
impact, Doug was named the 2025 Urbana Middle School Teacher of the Year.
Prior to coming to Urbana, Doug taught high school band in Pennsylvania and
Maryland. He is active as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and performer, and
has presented at the 2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference. He serves as
Advocacy Chair for the Maryland Music Educators Association, advancing musical
opportunities for all students statewide.
A proud Penn State University alumnus with a degree in music education, Doug
brings a diverse perspective to the classroom, shaped by his experiences as a
former cruise ship musician and podcaster. He is pursuing a master’s degree in
educational leadership at McDaniel College. Outside of music, he enjoys golf
and cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers.