Dr. Ric Best This is Me

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1. 1. ETCB Template

   www.etcband.org/conductor.html - [Cached]

   Published on: 1/31/2008   Last Visited: 1/31/2008

   ETCB Conductor: Dr. Ric Best
   
   The East Tennessee Concert Band is under the direction of Dr. Ric Best. Dr. Best is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, receiving both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degrees in Instrumental Music Education, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. He has served as president of the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, president of the Tennessee Secondary School Band Director's Association, president of Phi Beta Mu honorary bandmaster;s fraternity, and has been a member of the Tennessee Music Educator's Association Board of Directors for 17 years in addition to serving other elected positions in regional and state associations.
   
   His Teaching experiences include a variety of responsibilities during 33 years with public schools and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. Best spent most of his teaching tenure at Lenoir City High School where he served as director of bands, director of choral activities, Supervisor of Music, and as a management representative for the Board of Education. During his tenure, the Lenoir City High School program was recognized nationally for excellence in jazz, marching, and concert activities. The concert band received Superior ratings at the state concert festival in the most difficult grade VI music division for 22 years. In addition to guest conducting, consulting, and adjudication responsibilities, Dr. Best also is a national supervisor for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
   
   The East Tennessee Concert Band is truly privileged to be under the leadership of Dr. Best, and we thank him for all of his hard work, effort, and talents that he brings to the group!

2. 2. Membership

   www.etcband.org/Members.html - [Cached]

   Published on: 4/16/2006   Last Visited: 4/22/2007

   Conductor: Dr. Ric Best

3. 3. KnoxNews: State

   www.knoxnews.com/kns/state/art - [Cached]

   Published on: 11/12/2006   Last Visited: 11/12/2006

   The amateur band, which has about 55 members, was chosen last year for the performance, conductor Ric Best said.
   
   "We're just following in the footsteps of some of the greatest musicians in the world," he said.
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   "We take a lot of time to get the music right, and we're all really proud to be here representing East Tennessee," Best said.