:: 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 son.
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 son.
Email Mr. Finger Office Phone: 417-724-3550
Kim Martin is in her 10th year as assistant band director in the Nixa R-2 School
District. Mrs. Martin's main responsibility is lead teacher for the beginning band
students. She graduated from Missouri State University in 1999 with a Bachelor of
Science in 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 husband and their
daughter.
Email Mrs. Martin Office Phone: 417-875-5473
District. Mrs. Martin's main responsibility is lead teacher for the beginning band
students. She graduated from Missouri State University in 1999 with a Bachelor of
Science in 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 husband and their
daughter.
Email Mrs. Martin Office Phone: 417-875-5473
Kris Morehead has served as an assistant band director for the Nixa band program since
2007. Mr. Morehead’s primary duty is serving as lead teacher for the JH students. He is a
1997 graduate of Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska; having earned a Bachelor of
Arts in Education degree with endorsements in both instrumental music and French. Mr.
Morehead previously taught at Seward High School (1998-2004) as well as Hastings Public
Schools (2004-2007) both in Nebraska. He served five years as President of the Heartland
Color Guard Association and has adjudicated winter guard competitions for MCCGA and
HCGA. Mr. Morehead is a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA),
Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA), and Missouri Bandmasters Association
(MBA). When time allows, Mr. Morehead enjoys cycling, reading and traveling abroad.
Email Mr. Morehead Office Phone: 417-875-5473
2007. Mr. Morehead’s primary duty is serving as lead teacher for the JH students. He is a
1997 graduate of Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska; having earned a Bachelor of
Arts in Education degree with endorsements in both instrumental music and French. Mr.
Morehead previously taught at Seward High School (1998-2004) as well as Hastings Public
Schools (2004-2007) both in Nebraska. He served five years as President of the Heartland
Color Guard Association and has adjudicated winter guard competitions for MCCGA and
HCGA. Mr. Morehead is a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA),
Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA), and Missouri Bandmasters Association
(MBA). When time allows, Mr. Morehead enjoys cycling, reading and traveling abroad.
Email Mr. Morehead Office Phone: 417-875-5473
Additional Staff
- Pat Jacobs, Percussion Instructor
- Shaun Johnson, Percussion Tech
- Shannah Hanks, Color Guard Tech
- Caitlin Morrison, Color Guard Tech
- Shawna Patach, Color Guard Tech
- Jennifer Tomb, Color Guard Instructor
