:: Director Bios and Contact Information ::
:: Nixa Bands Nixa, Missouri::
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Craig Finger has been the director of bands for the Nixa school District since 1997. As
head director, Mr. Finger supervises all aspects of the Nixa band program and is the lead
teacher for the high school ensembles. Prior to teaching at Nixa, he was the Director of
Bands for the Mtn. Grove school district. Mr. Finger is a 1994 graduate of Missouri State
University and also holds a Masters in Educational Administration from that same
institution (2003). He has served as the Band Vice President for the South Central
Missouri Music Educators Association for six years. He is a member of the Missouri Music
Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, Missouri Band Masters
Association, the Lamda Chapter of Phi Beta Mu, Percussive Arts Society, and the Missouri
State Teachers Association. Mr. Finger was selected as the 2010 Nixa Secondary Teacher
of the Year and was nominated for the same award in 2009. He has been selected as a
member of Who's Who Among America's Teachers numerous times as well as the Sam's
Club Teacher of the Year in 2007. Mr. Finger has served as a clinician and adjudicator for
schools across the state of Missouri. When not in the classroom, Mr. Finger can be found
sharing time with his wife and his sons. In 2011, Mr. Finger was selected as 417
Magazine's Top 20 Dad's, a great honor since a big source of pride for him are his two
sons, Lucas and Levi. Mr. Finger's wife, Shawn, was the winter guard instructor for the
Nixa band program from 1997-2007.
Email Mr. Finger Office Phone: 417-724-3550
head director, Mr. Finger supervises all aspects of the Nixa band program and is the lead
teacher for the high school ensembles. Prior to teaching at Nixa, he was the Director of
Bands for the Mtn. Grove school district. Mr. Finger is a 1994 graduate of Missouri State
University and also holds a Masters in Educational Administration from that same
institution (2003). He has served as the Band Vice President for the South Central
Missouri Music Educators Association for six years. He is a member of the Missouri Music
Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, Missouri Band Masters
Association, the Lamda Chapter of Phi Beta Mu, Percussive Arts Society, and the Missouri
State Teachers Association. Mr. Finger was selected as the 2010 Nixa Secondary Teacher
of the Year and was nominated for the same award in 2009. He has been selected as a
member of Who's Who Among America's Teachers numerous times as well as the Sam's
Club Teacher of the Year in 2007. Mr. Finger has served as a clinician and adjudicator for
schools across the state of Missouri. When not in the classroom, Mr. Finger can be found
sharing time with his wife and his sons. In 2011, Mr. Finger was selected as 417
Magazine's Top 20 Dad's, a great honor since a big source of pride for him are his two
sons, Lucas and Levi. Mr. Finger's wife, Shawn, was the winter guard instructor for the
Nixa band program from 1997-2007.
Email Mr. Finger Office Phone: 417-724-3550
Kim Martin is in her 11th year as assistant band director in the Nixa R-2 School
District. Mrs. Martin's main responsibility is lead teacher for grade levels 6-8. She
Music Education. Mrs. Martin has served as a clinician at Missouri State Music
Education. Mrs. Martin has served as a clinician at Missouri State University's
"Bands Alive!" summer camp, in both the concert and marching arenas. She is a
member of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA), the Lamda chapter
of Phi Beta Mu and the Missouri State Teacher's Association (MSTA). In her spare
time she enjoys spending time with her beautiful daughter Mackenzi.
Email Mrs. Martin Office Phone: 417-875-5473
District. Mrs. Martin's main responsibility is lead teacher for grade levels 6-8. She
Music Education. Mrs. Martin has served as a clinician at Missouri State Music
Education. Mrs. Martin has served as a clinician at Missouri State University's
"Bands Alive!" summer camp, in both the concert and marching arenas. She is a
member of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA), the Lamda chapter
of Phi Beta Mu and the Missouri State Teacher's Association (MSTA). In her spare
time she enjoys spending time with her beautiful daughter Mackenzi.
Email Mrs. Martin Office Phone: 417-875-5473
Pat Jacobs is in his first year as assistant band director. Mr. Jacobs assists at the high
school, junior high and Summit intermediate school. Mr. Jacobs enjoys a long history with
the Nixa band program, serving as percussion instructor for six year prior. His ensembles
have become well known for excellence and innovation. Under his direction, and in it's first
year of existence, the winter drumline won the 2006 MCCGA Regional A State
Championship, and placed 4th in Scholastic A this past season. Mr. Jacobs has also
served as music arranger for the Crimson Corps since the 2008 marching season. Mr.
Jacobs has a music performance degree as well as music education degree from Missouri
State University. Mr. Jacobs plans on becoming a member of MMEA, MBA, MSTA, and PAS.
When not teaching or writing music, Mr. Jacobs enjoys spending time with his wife Dee
Dee. You can learn about Mr. Jacob's music by visiting www.patjacobsmusic.blogspot.com
Email Mr. Jacobs Office Phone: 417-875-5473
school, junior high and Summit intermediate school. Mr. Jacobs enjoys a long history with
the Nixa band program, serving as percussion instructor for six year prior. His ensembles
have become well known for excellence and innovation. Under his direction, and in it's first
year of existence, the winter drumline won the 2006 MCCGA Regional A State
Championship, and placed 4th in Scholastic A this past season. Mr. Jacobs has also
served as music arranger for the Crimson Corps since the 2008 marching season. Mr.
Jacobs has a music performance degree as well as music education degree from Missouri
State University. Mr. Jacobs plans on becoming a member of MMEA, MBA, MSTA, and PAS.
When not teaching or writing music, Mr. Jacobs enjoys spending time with his wife Dee
Dee. You can learn about Mr. Jacob's music by visiting www.patjacobsmusic.blogspot.com
Email Mr. Jacobs Office Phone: 417-875-5473
- Greg Brenton, Percussion Instructor
- Jennifer Tomb, Color Guard Director Email Mrs. Tomb
- Shannah Hanks, Color Guard Tech
- Caitlin Morrison, Color Guard Tech
- Shawna Patach, Color Guard Tech
