Director

Matthew S. Brusseau - Director of Bands - email

Mr. Brusseau is in his 1st year as Director of Bands at Davie County High School where he serves as the conductor of the Davie High School Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, War Eagle Regiment, and Jazz Ensembles. Prior to coming to Davie High School, he served as the Director of Bands at East Lincoln High School in Denver, North Carolina.

Mr. Brusseau is a graduate of Appalachian State University where he received his Master of Music Performance in Conducting and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education. While at both Universities, Mr. Brusseau performed in many ensembles.
Mr. Brusseau's professional affiliations include the National Association for Music Education, North Carolina Music Educators Association, American School Band Directors Association, the National Band Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Kappa Lambda. 

In his time away from school, Mr. Brusseau loves spending time with his wife Kara and dog Molly.

Philosophy

It is my firm belief that music is essential to the growth of all individuals and for the development of ones very being. At its core, music provides opportunities for emotional expression, creative exploration, and intrinsic worth. Music is a basis for building mutual respect and working together. Whereas varying opinions abound, music is an art that can be recreated over and over again, each time holding new meaning and offering a different understanding for the listener and the performer alike.  It offers us a deep connection to an art that we share with other musicians, bringing a joy that binds us as a family. 
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​A student's time spent in high school is important to them, and I want to make sure they enjoy and make the most of it. My students will learn what it means to "sound good" and to "be expressive" musically. It is my goal that each student graduating from my band program leaves with a lifelong understanding and appreciation for quality music and making music. It is my expectation that all students leave feeling accomplished and successful as musicians, as scholars, and alumni of their school.