In 2015 he was selected by the Florida Department of Education as the Educator of the Year State Finalist. Ford was selected as the 2015 NAfME National Band Director of the Year. In 2018 he was inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame. Ford received the Inspire Award by the Pinellas Chamber of Commerce for his dedication to youth in our community. Additionally, the Tarpon Springs Marching Band was selected to perform in the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and have been invited to perform again in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 2014, The Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band was awarded Bands of America Grand National Champions and in both 20 the WGI Scholastic World Champions. In 2015, the Tarpon Springs High School Leadership Conservatory for the Arts were awarded the prestigious National Band Association’s Blue-Ribbon Award for program excellence and the John Phillip Sousa International Sudler Shield award in 2009. Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Chicago Symphony Hall and the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. His wind ensembles received top honors performing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, John F.
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Ford’s performance ensembles have received national recognition and have performed with many professional guest artists. Most recently, he was selected as a Yamaha Master Educator. Ford was featured in the national publication School Band and Orchestra Magazine for his innovative approach to partnering leadership and the performing arts curriculums. He is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Florida Bandmasters Association, the Pinellas County Music Educators Association, and serves as a member of the Bands of America Educational Advisory Board. Ford received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Florida. Music and Entertainment Production Company. Ford is one of the co-founders of the Inspire…. He has also been a nationally accomplished show designer for the past 30 years.
Ford enjoys an active schedule as a leadership speaker, guest clinician, and adjudicator throughout the country. In addition to his duties at Tarpon Springs High School, Mr. His responsibilities include directing the Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Solo and Ensemble Coach, supervising all conservatory performance ensembles, and developing the curriculum for the Conservatory Student Leadership Courses. He is presently in his twenty-eighth year of teaching in the public school system as the Director of Bands at Tarpon Springs High School. Kevin Ford is the founder and Director of the Leadership Conservatory for the Arts at Tarpon Springs High School.
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