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What a fun, busy, and amazing school year John Carroll Catholic High School band director, Dr. Mark Foster, had in 2023-2024! Take a look at all the ways that Dr. Foster touched music and musicians - not just at John Carroll but throughout the state and even at the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’!
PROFESSIONAL ROLES IN 2023-2024:
Band Director (Marching and Jazz Band) - John Carroll Catholic High School
Instructor - Beginning Band (Diocesan Catholic Partner Schools)
Judge and Adjudicator
Disney Band Educational Program, Walt Disney World
Alabama State Music Assessment for Jazz Bands, AMEA (Alabama Music Education Association), and ABA (Alabama Bandmaster Association)
Guest Artist - Auburn University Jazz Band
Trainer for Educator - State Teacher Performance Assessment for Performing Arts (Alabama)
Adjunct Faculty Member, UAB - Instrumental Music Education Methods
As an accomplished trombone player, Dr. Foster has performed with renowned acts and orchestras, including:
The Temptations
The O’Jays
The Alabama Ballet Orchestra
The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Birmingham’s Super Jazz Big Band
Founding member of the Renaissance Trombone Ensemble, Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. Foster's educational qualifications include:
Bachelor of Science in Music Education - The University of Alabama, 1990
Master of Arts in Music Education - The University of Alabama, 1996
Doctor of Education - The University of Alabama, 2005
John Carroll is very proud to have Dr. Foster leading the band program at John Carroll - let’s all wish him a restful summer break because JCCHS Band Camp begins in just 4 weeks!