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EnsemblesElliott Stewart is the Director of Bands at Longleaf Middle School in Columbia, South Carolina and Assistant Band Director with the Westwood High School Marching Band in Blythewood, South Carolina. He is a 2012 graduate of Irmo High School and holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Furman University, as well as a Master of Music degree in Music Education with Initial Certification from Converse University. Mr. Stewart currently resides in Columbia where he enjoys writing music, conducting, and physical fitness.
Prior to coming to Longleaf, Mr. Stewart was the Associate Director of Bands at Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle School in Blythewood, SC and the Marching Band Assistant Director at Ridge View High School in Columbia, SC. Under his instruction, students earned seats in the SC Region and All-State Bands, Superior and Excellent ratings at Solo and Ensemble Assessment, Superior and Excellent ratings at Concert Performance Assessment, two SC 4A Lower State Championships, and multiple finals appearances, including a top-3 finish at the SC 3A State Championships. Mr. Stewart is an avid performer and conductor. He continues to hone in his skills as a trumpet player by performing with professional groups such as Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony, the Carolina Wind Symphony, the South Carolina Brass Band, and the Columbia Community Orchestra. Mr. Stewart regularly participates in conducting workshops that improves his skills as a conductor and educator such as the University of Minnesota Wind Band Conducting Workshop where he was chosen as one of four Chamber conductors, the University of South Carolina Conducting Workshop, the Greenville County Conductor Institute, the Charleston Southern University Young Band Director Track, and the Shenandoah Conservatory Instrumental Conducting Symposium. Mr. Stewart's professional affiliations include the National Association for Music Education, the South Carolina Music Educators Association, the South Carolina Band Director’s Association, Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honors Society, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. |
Longleaf Middle School Bands
1160 Longreen Parkway Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 691-4870 ext. 31302 |