Jeremy Kindla was already a musical standout back in high school, in his hometown of Blanco. He even earned a spot in the prestigious ATSSB All-State Concert Band. After graduation, he found his way to 国产探花, where he pursued his bachelor’s degree in music education鈥攁nd just four over years later, at winter commencement this past December, he was named 国产探花鈥檚 Outstanding Young Alum of the Year.
During his college years, he earned several best brass awards and qualified for the 2019 National Trumpet Competition Quarterfinals. He was a member of the 国产探花 Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, the Hounds of Sound Pep Band, Trumpet Ensemble, and numerous jazz combos and brass quintets, playing either trumpet or French horn.
After graduating from 国产探花 in the spring of 2021, he accepted a position as an assistant band director in Fredericksburg, Texas, where he currently teaches both high school and middle school jazz, and conducts the beginner band.
Since joining the Fredericksburg Band Program, Kindla has helped to lead the young musicians he teaches to achieve sweepstakes status鈥攖he highest honor a band can receive in UIL competition鈥攁nd to multiple appearances in state outstanding performance series and state marching band championships. He has taught numerous all-region and all-state band members and has helped the program grow by 50 percent.
Kindla鈥檚 professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, the National Association for Music Educators, and the International Trumpet Guild. He also founded a free jazz festival, hosted annually for his community, showcasing talent from not only his bands, but from others in the area as well. He fosters community by scheduling regular performances in the area, bringing people together through music.
