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About the Director |
Jill Kirk is in her fourth year as the Band Director of Colbert Heights High School. She has her Bachelor’s and Master's degree in Music Education from the University of North Alabama. As a member of the UNA Band, Mrs. Kirk has performed as the principal oboist in the UNA Symphonic Band and UNA Wind Ensemble. Mrs. Kirk has also been a member of the Shoals Symphony Orchestra where she has served as the assistant principal oboist, the principal oboist, and English horn player. She is also a regular performer at local churches in the shoals area. Not only has she performed in several different ensembles, but Mrs. Kirk has also taught private oboe lessons and has been an assistant instructor for the Bainbridge High School Band Camp and Muscle Shoals Band Camp. After graduating from UNA, Mrs. Kirk traveled to Spain to teach English, Science, and Art at a rural bilingual school for three months. After being a part of band for numerous years, Mrs. Kirk knows that music provides an unrivaled medium for necessary life-lessons encompassing important characteristics including collaboration skills, time management, communication skills, and perseverance.
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