Josh Kurzweil Biography

Josh Kurzweil currently serves as the Assistant Director of Bands McKinney
North High School.  He conducts the Symphonic and Concert Bands and assists
beginner classes at Scott Johnson Middle School.  Mr. Kurzweil is a 2003
Texas Tech University graduate with a degree in music education.

Prior to his position at McKinney North, Mr. Kurzweil  performed  with  many
Texas Tech music ensembles including the Symphonic Wind  Ensemble,  Symphony
Orchestra, and Clarinet Choir.  In  addition,  he  held  the  bass  clarinet
position in the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra  for  three  years.   During  his
time at Texas Tech, he served as drum major for the  Goin'  Band  under  the
direction of Keith Bearden.  Mr. Kurzweil also served in  various  executive
positions in Kappa Kappa Psi, and in 2001  was  awarded  the  James  Sudduth
Memorial Scholarship.

Since arriving at McKinney  North,  Mr.  Kurzweil  has  obtained  consistent
division 1 (superior) rating at UIL marching contest.   The  Symphonic  Band
earned division 1s at UIL Concert Contest last Spring and  placed  first  in
their division  at  the  Alamo  Showcase  of  Music  in  San  Antonio.   Mr.
Kurzweil's bands  have  participated  in  Choice  Music  events  around  the
country including California, Texas and Colorado.   He  is  also  an  active
musician, performing on bass clarinet with the  Lone  Star  Wind  Orchestra.
Mr. Kurzweil's professional associations include the Texas  Music  Educators
Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and the  International  Clarinet
Association.