Travis Barzee, Director of Bands
tbarzee@gvr5.net
Travis Barzee is the Director of Bands at Grain Valley High School (Grain Valley, MO) where he oversees all aspects of the nationally recognized band program. The Grain Valley Band program proudly supports 3 concert bands, 3 percussion ensembles, 2 jazz ensembles, 2 winter-season color guards, and the 180-member “Marching Eagles.”
Mr. Barzee teaches the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, AP Music Theory, Music Appreciation, assists with the Symphonic Band, and leads the Grain Valley Marching Eagles. At North Middle School, he teaches 6th grade brass and assists with the 7th and 8th grade bands.
Mr. Barzee joined the staff of the Grain Valley Band program in 2017, and is incredibly excited to be stepping in to the role of director of bands for 2020. He graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2017, studying euphonium with Kansas City Symphony principal trombonist Mr. Roger Oyster, and music education with Dr. Scott Lubaroff. Mr. Barzee is an active drill writer, visual consultant, and private euphonium teacher. He is also active in the drum corps community, having marched 3 seasons with the Cavaliers (2010-12) and 1 with the Blue Devils (2013), going on to teach at The Academy (2015) and Santa Clara Vanguard (2016-present). Travis and his wife Marisa love to work on house projects, drink coffee, and play with
their two labs named Puppy and Violet.
tbarzee@gvr5.net
Travis Barzee is the Director of Bands at Grain Valley High School (Grain Valley, MO) where he oversees all aspects of the nationally recognized band program. The Grain Valley Band program proudly supports 3 concert bands, 3 percussion ensembles, 2 jazz ensembles, 2 winter-season color guards, and the 180-member “Marching Eagles.”
Mr. Barzee teaches the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, AP Music Theory, Music Appreciation, assists with the Symphonic Band, and leads the Grain Valley Marching Eagles. At North Middle School, he teaches 6th grade brass and assists with the 7th and 8th grade bands.
Mr. Barzee joined the staff of the Grain Valley Band program in 2017, and is incredibly excited to be stepping in to the role of director of bands for 2020. He graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2017, studying euphonium with Kansas City Symphony principal trombonist Mr. Roger Oyster, and music education with Dr. Scott Lubaroff. Mr. Barzee is an active drill writer, visual consultant, and private euphonium teacher. He is also active in the drum corps community, having marched 3 seasons with the Cavaliers (2010-12) and 1 with the Blue Devils (2013), going on to teach at The Academy (2015) and Santa Clara Vanguard (2016-present). Travis and his wife Marisa love to work on house projects, drink coffee, and play with
their two labs named Puppy and Violet.