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D.L. Johnson
Music Exchange Consultants
For a full bio on D.L. Johnson click on Music Exchange Consultants.
PRESENTLY, Writer and Lecturer for SB&O Magazine including recent nationally published articles on: "China the Worlds Greatest Concert Hall", "Show Me The Money" (grant writing), "Are We Having Fun Yet!"(band competition issues), "Mixing Music and Politics"(politics w/school and community), “The Best and Worst Job in Public Education”, ”Succeeding as a One-Man Show”, “Is Your Band Famous? Mine is!”(Marketing Your Band Program), and most recent articles, “No Child Left Behind-- Except Band Kids” (Why Johnny Didn’t Join Band. A view from the other side.), and,“Tired of Music Festival Tours? Try an Exchange Tour,” and many more. Mr. Johnson’s next article are called “What Happens When Things Go Wrong”, “Has The Mission Changed,” and “So Your On The Road.” Mr. Johnson has traveled all over the country as a Music Education Lecturer at various conventions, banquets, universities, etc. on topics related to his writing.
MICHELLE JOHNSON
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS: Recipient, “2007 Man Of The Year” Award, LULAC, The League of United Latin American Communities 2007 “Outstanding Educators Award,” North Monterey County Unified School District Board of Education Educators Award “2006 Champion Of The Arts”, from The Arts Council of Monterey County 2006 “Directors Award,” Heritage Festivals "Outstanding Music Educators Award" presented by the California Association for Music Education- CMEA Central Coast Section: FRONT PAGE interview "Up Close" music teacher for the September 1999 issue of SB&O Magazine [School Band & Orchestra]. Past-President of CMEA, The California Association for Music Education, & State Convention Host in 1998 & 2000. He served as President of CMEA from 1998-2000: PRESENTLY, MENC—The National Association for Music Education National Networking Mentor (Band))(national online chat room to answer questions concerning teaching high school and middle school band throughout the country). 1996 "Condor of the Year" award from the faculty and, staff, and students of North Monterey County High School for excellence in education
On January 20,1997 the North Monterey County High School Band under the direction of D.L. Johnson, were the sole representative for the State of California in the 53rd Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, D.C. for President Bill Clinton; In March of 2001 and 2005, Mr. Johnson’s’ bands (150 students) were the special guests of the Hebei Provincial Government of the Peoples Republic of China with a project the NMCHS Band designed called “PEACE THROUGH MUSIC.” On both concert exchange tours they participated in eight special "Friendship Concerts" between the two nations. No other high school band program, up to that time, had ever been invited and attempt a project of this nature. In April of 2007 the project was continued with 9 more performances in Florence, Lucca, Rome, and Ladispoli, Italy. Ladispoli, Italy holds the other Artichoke Festival and draws a quarter million people to its festival. Castroville and Ladispoli are sister cities. All three projects were a complete success. NMCHS Bands will continue their “PEACE THROUGH MUSIC” in 2009 accepting another invitation from the government of Peoples Republic of China. 
PRESENTLY, Consultant and Guide for high school bands traveling into The Peoples Republic of China for World Strides/Heritage Festivals and Asia Holiday Travel, including consulting for bands doing 2008 Olympics. The NMCHS Marching Band also performed at the WWII Memorial Dedication Parade on May 31, 2004, in Washington, D.C.
WRITTEN COMMENDATIONS RECEIVED:
PROCLAMATIONS RECEIVED:
D.L. Johnson is presently doing clinics and session around the state and country, on Grant Writing For Music Teachers. Mr. Johnson's ideas on the subject have been published in several music educator magazines. D.L.’s views on music education(BAND) have also been printed in several magazines. Mr. Johnson's successful efforts in grant writing has landed the North Monterey County High School Band program over a 3/4 million dollars in the last six years alone. He has and is presently serving as a lobbyist and advocate for music education in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C..
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For a full bio on D.L. Johnson click on Music Exchange Consultants.
About D.L. and Michelle Johnson
D.L. Johnson
Mr. D.L. Johnson, Director of Bands, at North Monterey County High School, is a graduate of Sierra High School, Reedley College, and California State University, Fresno. In his 33 years in music education his performing groups have received high ratings, trophies and awards. His groups have done 26 major tours to Canada (four times), Colorado (twice), Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Washington D.C. (twice), and China (three times), Italy, and throughout California. Mr. Johnson has supported music education through leadership in and out of school.
PRESENTLY, Writer and Lecturer for SB&O Magazine including recent nationally published articles on: "China the Worlds Greatest Concert Hall", "Show Me The Money" (grant writing), "Are We Having Fun Yet!"(band competition issues), "Mixing Music and Politics"(politics w/school and community), “The Best and Worst Job in Public Education”, ”Succeeding as a One-Man Show”, “Is Your Band Famous? Mine is!”(Marketing Your Band Program), and most recent articles, “No Child Left Behind-- Except Band Kids” (Why Johnny Didn’t Join Band. A view from the other side.), and,“Tired of Music Festival Tours? Try an Exchange Tour,” and many more. Mr. Johnson’s next article are called “What Happens When Things Go Wrong”, “Has The Mission Changed,” and “So Your On The Road.” Mr. Johnson has traveled all over the country as a Music Education Lecturer at various conventions, banquets, universities, etc. on topics related to his writing.
MICHELLE JOHNSON
Michelle Johnson is the Membership Coordinator at Carmel Valley Ranch. For Michelle it is making the famous and well-to-do comfortable in a atmosphere.
Michelle has been on almost every band tour D.L. has done. Her knowledge on the finite parts of the tour are invaluable. A wife’s perspective can always be of help to the spouses of directors.
Recipient of the “HOSPITALITY AWARD” for Monterey County.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS:
Awards and Commendations
D.L. JohnsonOn January 20,1997 the North Monterey County High School Band under the direction of D.L. Johnson, were the sole representative for the State of California in the 53rd Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, D.C. for President Bill Clinton;
PRESENTLY, Consultant and Guide for high school bands traveling into The Peoples Republic of China for World Strides/Heritage Festivals and Asia Holiday Travel, including consulting for bands doing 2008 Olympics.WRITTEN COMMENDATIONS RECEIVED:
President Bill Clinton, both Congressman and White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta, Congressman Sam Farr (twice), U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein, State Senators Henry Mello and Bruce McPherson, and Assemblymen Peter Frusetta, Fred Keeley, and Rusty Areias. D.L.’s most recent commendations came from
Governor Pan and Yang Qian--Vice Governor of Hebei Province, Peoples Republic of China, and John Mahlman--MENC Executive Director and Ardene Shafer Asst. Executive Director for Member Programs and Publications. Mr. Johnson’s most recent commendation came from the Board of Supervisors of Monterey County.
PROCLAMATIONS RECEIVED:
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Sponsored by Congressman Sam Farr, 1998
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE, Sponsored by State Senator Bruce McPherson, 1998
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY, Sponsored by State Assemblyman, Fred Keeley, 2000
MONTEREY COUNTY SUPERVISORS. 1997, 2005, 2007
D.L. Johnson is presently doing clinics and session around the state and country, on Grant Writing For Music Teachers. Mr. Johnson's ideas on the subject have been published in several music educator magazines. D.L.’s views on music education(BAND) have also been printed in several magazines. Mr. Johnson's successful efforts in grant writing has landed the North Monterey County High School Band program over a 3/4 million dollars in the last six years alone. He has and is presently serving as a lobbyist and advocate for music education in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C..
OTHER AREAS:
Board of Directors, TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, Transportation Association for Monterey County, Present
Vice-President and President, Fresno-Madera Music Educators Association; Vice-President and President, Central Coast Section, CMEA; County Rep. and Medals Chairman, Central Section, CMEA;
Director/Coordinator/Writer, Half-time Activities, at the City-County All-Star Football Game(750 student participants), Fresno State University, Fresno, CA (six years)1978-1984; Honor Band Coordinator (four years) , CCS-CMEA; Honor Jazz Band Coordinator(four years), CCS-CMEA; CCS Jazz Festival Coordinator(five years); CCS Large Group Music Festival Coordinator(six years), CCS-CMEA;music;
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