About Brenden Dolehanty
Brenden Dolehanty
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Get to know Brenden Dolehanty
Brenden Dolehanty is pursuing his Master of Music degree in conducting under Dr. Matthew McInturf at Sam Houston State University. He serves as a Graduate Assistant with the Bearkat Marching Band and Concert Bands under the directions of Dr. Matthew McInturf, Dr. Brian Gibbs, and Professor Darla McBryde. Mr. Dolehanty earned his BM degree in music education at Bowling Green State University (OH), studying Saxophone under Distinguished Artist Professor Dr. John Sampen and jazz saxophone with David Bixler. Additionally, Mr. Dolehanty studied at the prestigious Fredrick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute for three summers, where he studied with Dr. Fred Hemke, Dr. Gail Levinsky, Dr. Nathan Nabb, Dr. Jan Berry Baker, and Dr. John Sampen. To further pursue musical mastery while at SHSU, Mr. Dolehanty also studies saxophone with Dr. Scott Plugge.
Mr. Dolehanty began his teaching career at San Felipe Memorial Middle School in Del Rio, Texas, where he taught 6th-grade beginning band for three years. While at SFMMS, he received an Innovative Teaching Grant, was recognized as a District Teacher of the Week in March 2020, and was nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2021. Mr. Dolehanty was on staff with the Del Rio High School Marching Band, a consistent BOA Regional Finalist when they advanced to the 2021 6A State UIL Marching Competition for the first time in school history.
Before attending SHSU, Mr. Dolehanty was an Assistant Band Director at Brackenridge High School in San Antonio ISD for two years, directing symphonic (non-varsity), jazz, and beginning bands. He also taught advanced woodwind classes and assisted at Poe Middle School, teaching beginners. In 2022, the high school marching band advanced to UIL Area H for the first time since 2018, and in 2023, the symphonic band achieved sweepstakes.
Mr. Dolehanty’s professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Texas Jazz Educators Association, the Servant Leadership Association for Music, and the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles.
Brenden Dolehanty teaches at:
930 W Dallas St
Conroe, TX 77301
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