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Pete Hazzard - Biographical Information

Mr. Pete Hazzard received his academic training at Howard Payne University and the University of North Texas respectively. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Fine Arts for the Frisco Independent School District. Prior to coming to becoming a public school fine arts administrator, Mr. Hazzard served as an assistant director at both Hedrick Middle School and Marcus High School (Lewisville Independent School District) and as the director of bands at Denton High School, Frisco High School, Creekview High School, and Liberty High School. He has served at multiple levels of music educational leadership at both the state and national level. His ensembles have received numerous commendations and invitations throughout his career. In 2003, the Denton High School Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana and in 2005 was selected as a state finalist in the Texas Music Educators Association Honor Band competition. The Creekview High School Wind Symphony was also recognized as the Texas Music Educators Association Honor Band finalist for 2010-2011. The Creekview Wind Symphony also performed at the 65th Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in 2011. In addition, the Creekview High School Wind Symphony was recognized as a National Winner in the Wind Band Honors Mark of Excellence program in 2009. Under Mr. Hazzard’s direction, the Liberty High School Wind Ensemble was also recognized as the Texas Music Educators Association honor Band finalist for 2012-2013.