Brian Downey is entering his 4th year as a music teacher at the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Visual, and Performing Arts, and his 14th year in teaching. His responsibilities include teaching the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Brass Chamber Classes, and Co-Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Downey is a graduate from the University of New Mexico where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. He recently earned a Masters in Arts from Southern Oregon University in 2005 through the American Band College. While earning his undergraduate degree he was Bass Trombonist in the Santa Fe Symphony for three years, first call substitute for the New Mexico Symphony, as well as performing many other jobs on call.
His teaching career has taken him to positions in El Paso, TX, Rio Rancho NM, and Clark County, NV. In 2005 Mr. Downey was named as Nevada's teacher that makes a difference in music education in America by String Band and Orchestra Magazine. Mr. Downey is also entering his 6th year as co-director for the Las Vegas Youth Symphony. In addition to his directing responsibilities, Mr. Downey was the Clark County Band Director Association's president from 2001-2003, and is currently serving as Past President for the Nevada Music Educators Association.
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