Steve Smith served as the Director of Bands at Downing Middle School in Flower Mound, Texas. The bands at Downing consistently displayed a high standard for musical excellence highlighted by a performance at The Midwest Clinic in 2005.
In 2012, Mr. Smith joined Hal Leonard, allowing him to pursue one of his great joys – working with and helping teachers. Steve brings his teaching experience to the team developing the new Essential Elements Interactive website, designed to assist instrumental teachers and students.
Steve earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from the University of North Texas. While at UNT, he performed in the North Texas Wind Symphony under the direction of Mr. Eugene Migliaro Corporon.
Steve is an active clinician whose passion for music education has allowed him to work with students and teachers across the United States, Canada, and Australia.