Mr. Dan Fischer

Dan Fischer is currently the Visiting Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at Charlotte and conductor of the Symphonic Band. Prior to coming to Charlotte, Fischer completed coursework for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Instrumental Conducting at the University of Washington as a student of Timothy Salzman. While at the University of Washington he served as the Graduate Assistant Director for the Husky Athletic Bands and served as a graduate teaching assistant of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Campus Band.

Dan Fischer earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Ottawa University (AZ). He began his teaching career as a band and orchestra director in the Scottsdale Unified School District (AZ) for three years. From there, he went on to earn his Master’s of Music Education degree at Auburn University under the direction of Rick Good and Corey Spurlin. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dan served as the Director of Instrumental Music at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (Burien, WA) for three years.

In addition to teaching, Dan Fischer has worked as a brass and visual clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator in Arizona, Alabama, and Washington. He currently is a member of the National Association for Music Education, the North Carolina Music Educators Association, the College Band Directors National Association, the National Band Association, the College Music Society, and Pi Kappa Lambda.