Mr. Gary Skeen is the Director of Bands at Virginia High School. Mr. Skeen is a 2009 Graduate of Radford University, earning a Bachelor's of Music Degree in Instrumental Music Education. After fulfilling degree requirements, Mr. Skeen began his teaching career at Marion Middle School in Marion, VA, where he increased the size of the band from 45 to 90 students over the course of the year, as well as assisted the Scarlet Hurricane Band at Marion Senior High School to a successful marching season. He then began a two year tenure at Eastside High School in Coeburn, Virginia as the newly consolidated schools inaugural band director. Under his baton, Mr. Skeen brought home numerous awards and accolades to the Mighty Spartan Band, including 5 Class A Championships in marching season as well as the school's first ever Superior Rating at the Virginia Concert Assessment. Mr. Skeen is currently in his fourth year as Director of Bands for the Bearcat Band, including marching band, concert band, and numerous chamber groups. The Ensemble is 85 members strong, and consistently brings home numerous awards and accolades, including several Grand Champion awards in marching band, and the first Virginia Honor Band distinction for the Bearcats in 17 years (2015-2016 season).
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