Todd Zimbelman is the Executive Officer and Band Director for Oregon Ambassadors of Music. He also holds the position of Director of Bands and Co-Director of the Symphony Orchestra at West Salem High School in the Salem-Keizer School District (OR). Mr. Zimbelman has held Director of Bands and Associate Director of Bands positions at the high school and college levels in Oregon and Texas. He holds bachelor and master of music degrees from the University of Oregon.
The West Salem Wind Ensemble has performed at several national and international music festivals and conferences. Some highlights include the Oregon Music Education Association State Conference, NAfME Northwest Convention, Western International Band Clinic, and the Pacific Basin International Music Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii. The West Salem Wind Ensemble has placed 1st in the OSAA State Band Contest several times. Jazz Bands and Marching Band have also placed among the top in their divisions. Students under his direction are regularly selected for honor bands at All-City, All-State, All-Northwest, and the state OMEA Chamber Ensemble and OSAA State Solo contests.
Arrangements and compositions by Mr. Zimbelman have been performed internationally. His Winds Technique Books I and II are used by several programs across the United States. He is an active adjudicator and clinician. He is a member of the American Bandmasters Association, College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Educators, National Band Association, Oregon Band Director’s Association, Oregon Music Education Association, and Phi Beta Mu. Mr. Zimbelman is currently the Treasurer of the Oregon Music Education Association.
Todd Zimbelman
Treasurer
West Salem High School
Salem, Oregon
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