Ronald E. Kearns

Ronald E. Kearns (Ron Kearns) is a retired instrumental music teacher with thirty years of experience teaching students of all socio-economic levels. He received his BS in Music Education from Knoxville College (Knoxville, TN), M.M. in Music Education from The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC).

Ron's bands and orchestras won several national and international awards over a thirty year span. Quick Reference for Band Directors addresses issues he faced during his early years of teaching. The frustrations he faced are included in the book in hopes of helping band directors avoid some of the pitfalls of the job.

Recording Tips for Music Educators is designed to help music educators record their groups for review during rehearsals and to archive their live performances. Both of these books are written from the viewpoint of a mentor.

Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach Orchestra is a book designed to help band directors who are not orchestra directors develop, manage and maintain an orchestra program. It’s filled with potential problems and solutions so that the director can be prepared for the issues that can kill a new program. Published by NAfME, the largest music education association and Rowman Littlefield, the book is endorsed by music directors who can see the need for a go-to reference book.

Ron is a performer, record producer, clinician and festival adjudicator. He has recorded several recordings that are available on amazon.com. He is also a Vandoren of Paris and Selmer of Paris Performing Artist and Clinician.