Pursuing Excellence Torough Partners) 5/12/16 - ] Larry Dubill Director of Bands Hamburg High School 4111 Legion Dr, Hamburg, NY 14075 (aubill@hamburgschoots.org, 716-646-3300, ext.6420 ‘To Whom It May Concern: Jam writing to recommend Brendon Bardo for an instrumental teaching position in your school district. | give him my highest recommendations and strongly suggest that you give him serious consideration. 1 think he will be a top tier teacher, and will be a strong asset and leader in your district, Brendon has just finished his student teaching placement with me at Hamburg High School, (March-May, 2016) He is by far one of the very top student teachers that | have had the pleasure to work with. Brendon’s duties included conducting our Symphonic Band, instructing brass and percussion lessons, running brass ensemble rehearsals, and working with our jazz and percussion ensembles. One of the noticeable characteristics that Brendon showed is how mature and prepared he was as a musician and teacher. Brendon has an advanced knowledge of music, instruments and band related areas. In rehearsals, he knew where to focus his teaching, and showed an advanced understanding as a conductor. Brendon worked very well in both large and small groups. He always had the respect of the students and they responded to his suggestions with good effort and attitude, Brendon showed an advanced level of diagnosing musical problems, and successfully utilized different methods and strategies to encourage learning, One of Brendon’s key strengths is his attitude towards work, life and things in general, He is ‘one of the most thoughtful and helpful student teachers | have worked with. He is always asking how can he help. He is very interested in learning and becoming a better educator. He self reflects and is open to suggestions, He Is always prepared and organized, He Is a hard worker who shows passion for being an educator. He Is a very kind person who inspires excellence in both his students and colleagues, Brendon shows the characteristics of being a great team player. He worked well with all of his colleagues. He was dedicated to the growth of both the students and program overall. | know that Brendon will be a great asset to your school district and become a highly respected educator. He has my highest recommendations! Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Sincerely, Larry Dubill Hamburg High School 4111 Legion Drive Hamburg, NY 14075-4595 ‘Telephone (716) 6463300 + Pax (716 6463347 ‘Adminierion Dung Arm Berwenary Boston Valey Wenintiny Chale Arete Bameraey Uren Paaam Bear? Vag Ute Soo 5303 abe oad 5301 dbo Road 7476 Back Creek Road” 301 Chatots Avesia 150 Peanut Arse $60 Dron et Oia cases TN? Yambu NY 0751608 Manta MY 14757202 Hatt WY 17S 05 Hamburg RY TAOS ARN Nea YTS oe Oo eto 3200 @ed6 3570 (016 646-3290 cio 663280