Biography

Since 1984, Brian Yealy has served as music director at Delone Catholic High School, where he teaches instrumental, vocal, general, and liturgical music. He also teaches music theory and co-directs the school`s spring musicals. His wife, Lynn, serves as Delone Catholic`s elementary instrumental instructor and assistant high school music director. Brian's daughter, Jennifer, is also a music educator in Carroll County, MD. His son, Christopher, is a computer programmer (and trumpet player) in southern Maryland.

Education

Master of Science, Music Education, Towson University, Towson, Md., 1998
Bachelor of Science, Music Education, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa., 1984
High School, Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, Pa.

Certification(s)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Instructional II, Music K-12 

Professional Affiliations
Adams County Music Educators Association (ACMEA)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA)

Professional Experience
Music Director, Delone Catholic High School, 1984-Present
Adjunct Pep Band Director, Mount St. Mary's University, Spring 1990
Marching Percussion Instructor, Delone Catholic High School, Gettysburg High School and Bermudian Springs High School, 1980-1984
Private Percussion Instructor, Various, 1980-Present

Professional Development
Masters Program, Towson University, 1992-1998
Instructional II Coursework, 1984-1995
Act 48 Coursework, 2000-Present

Honors and Awards
Diocese of Harrisburg Golden Apple Award, 2009
Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year for the Conewago Deanery, 1992
Eight-time Tournament of Bands Chapter 6 Group I Champions – 1988 through 2006  
TOB Atlantic Coast Finalists - 1988 through 2006
Cavalcade of Bands Top 10 Open Class Finalists - 2007 through 2014