Brandon Cummings
Brandon Cummings, a graduate of Manchester High School and The University of Akron, is in his seventh year of teaching. Mr. Cummings is beginning his fifth year of teaching in the Coventry Local School’s Instrumental Music Department serving as Director of Bands. Mr. Cummings is the director of the Coventry High School Symphonic Band, the Coventry High School Concert Band, the Coventry High School Jazz Ensemble, and the Coventry High School Marching Band. He also assists with the bands at Coventry Middle School.
Mr. Cummings graduated, summa cum laude, from The University of Akron in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. He was active in the music department at Akron performing with the Concert Band, Tuba Ensemble, “Ohio’s Pride” The University of Akron Marching Band, Blue and Gold Brass, other various chamber ensembles, and working on the band staff for three years. Mr. Cummings was also active in honors organizations around the campus. Some of his collegiate honors include Kappa Kappa Psi membership (National Honorary Band Fraternity), Outstanding Music Education Student, Outstanding Brass Student, a student of the Williams Honors College at The University of Akron, and the recipient of the Alumni Marching Band Award and Scholarship . In his final semester at Akron, Mr. Cummings student taught in the Cuyahoga Falls City School District.
Before coming to Coventry, Mr. Cummings taught at Waterloo Local Schools as Director of Bands grades 6-12. During his tenure at Waterloo, his ensembles and students participated in OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Events, Marching Band Adjudicated Events, and Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Events. His students and ensembles consistently earned Excellent and Superior rating at these events. Mr. Cummings holds a membership in the Ohio Music Education Association, and the National Association for Music Education.
Mr. Cummings loves teaching and working with the Coventry Local Schools educator team, students, and community!
Steve Hadgis
Coventry High School Marching Band Staff
Adam Ballog – Cologuard Instructor
Rich Eder – Assistant Director
Chris Clement – Assistant Director
Larissa Cybyk – Assistant Director