When the percussion section operates with clear expectations, organized systems, and proactive leadership, the entire ensemble benefits. We’ll explore practical frameworks for structuring middle and high school setup routines, improving rehearsal transitions, cultivating student independence, and helping directors maximize every minute on the podium.
Andrew Klein
- Biographical Information
Andrew Klein is in his 18th year
of teaching and 15th year in Burleson ISD, serving as Assistant Band
Director at Burleson Centennial High School and Director of Percussion at Kerr
Middle School. A native of Columbia City, Indiana, Mr. Klein earned a Bachelor
of Music Education (Cum Laude) from Ball State University and a Master of Music
in Instrumental Conducting from Oklahoma State University. His bands and
students consistently earn unanimous superior ratings and sweepstakes at UIL
Concert and Sight-Reading, superior ratings at UIL State Solo & Ensemble,
and multiple TMEA All-State placements. Since 2019, Burleson Centennial has
advanced to the UIL State Marching Championships five consecutive times, been a
four-time finalist, and has won high percussion twice. The percussion program
has won nine NTCA scholastic indoor
drumline championships, six cadet championships, a WGI Open Class World
Championship (2017), and multiple appearances as a WGI World Class finalist.
Kerr Middle School band and percussion have been featured ensembles at the
Music for All National Concert Band Festival and Midwest Clinic, winner of
multiple percussion festivals in Texas, and earned distinction as a National
Winner of Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors and National Percussion
Ensemble Honors. Mr. Klein is a member of TMEA, TBA, TMAA, and PAS. He lives in
Burleson with his wife, Catharine, and enjoys traveling, golf, and time with
their two miniature dachshunds.