Pleasant Valley (IA) Community School District
Assistant High School Band Director, August 2003 - June 2016
As Assistant Band Director, Mr. Propes' responsibilities included directing the Wind Ensemble, JazzBand Two, Trombone Choir, Tuba/Euphonium Choir, Saxophone Choir, teaching Low Brass and Saxophone lessons, and co-directing the Spartan Marching Band and Spartan Pep Bands. Mr.Propes was also responsible for all online materials including the band website, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts and designing program covers and recruiting videos, posters, and brochures. While at Pleasant Valley, the high school band program grew from 192 students to over 300 students; going from two to four concert ensembles. District wide, the band program grew from 461 students to 800+ students.
