NAME:
Dennis Dearth
SCHOOL:
Clover Park High School
CLASS:
Band, Steel Drums, Drum Line
SCHOOL PHONE:
253-583-5500 ext 6301
I have been a music teacher for 36 years, 34 of them at Clover Park High
School. Professionally, I have two passions; performing and teaching kids
music.
I currently perform with the Tacoma Concert Band and have been doing so since
1981. It is an opportunity for me to perform high level music, continue to
advance my own playing and perform new literature composed for the concert
band. I also performed with the Tacoma Symphony for 13 years and have
performed in many small ensembles.
Along with my teaching schedule, I also teach private music lessons,
adjudicate regional Solo/Ensemble contests and have judged Washington and
Oregon State Solo Competitions. I was honored to receive
the 2010 Outstanding Music Educator for the WMEA Mountain Region.
I am a 1973 graduate of Lakes High School and also attended Hudtloff Junior
High School and Custer Elementary School.