Lake Highlands High School Band Director Jeff Bradford has been inducted into Phi Beta Mu, the international bandmasters’ honorary fraternity. After being nominated by a group of his peers including a sponsor and two co-sponsors and being evaluated for a period of one year, Bradford received the tribute this month at the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention. His exemplary record of service, professional activity and professional achievements were highly lauded.
Shown at the presentation are, from left, Brad Kent, RISD Fine Arts Director, Randy Jones, North Lamar High School Band Director, Jeff Bradford and James Coffman, McKays Music Company owner.
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