Brett Dodson is the Director of Bands at Kilmer Middle School, where he instructs three concert bands, a percussion class, and the beginning band class. He received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from James Madison University and Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance from Bowling Green State University, where he served as a graduate assistant with the university band program.

Previously, Mr. Dodson taught as the Assistant Band Director at Seguin High School in Seguin, TX, outside of San Antonio. Under his direction, his students received Superior Ratings at State Concert and Marching Festivals, the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition, and South Padre Island Music Festivals. While at Seguin, Mr. Dodson also served as the beginning trumpet instructor for all sixth grade students in the district and is especially proud of those students’ achievements.

An accomplished trumpeter, Mr. Dodson served as a principal player and section leader in the JMU Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Brass Band, and Marching Royal Dukes. While studying at Bowling Green, he served in the same capacity for the BGSU Wind Symphony and Philharmonia. In addition to his collegiate playing, Mr. Dodson has been employed as a trumpeter with The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band, the Busch Gardens Starlight Jazz Orchestra, the Heritage Repertory Theater, and the Adrian Symphony Orchestra. In the Metro DC area, he performs with the Fairfax Wind Symphony and Capital Winds. Mr. Dodson has a special interest in performing on the cornet in British-style brass bands and plays regularly with the Massanutten Brass Band in Harrisonburg, VA.