Courtney Reznicek teaches 5-8 Band in Blair, Nebraska. She has been teaching in Blair since fall of 2012. Mrs. Reznicek graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor’s of Music degree in K-12 Music Education in 2012, and her Masters of Music Education in 2017.
Mrs. Reznicek’s direction, the beginning band program in Blair has not only maintained its tradition of excellence, but has continued to flourish. On average, Blair’s 5th grade band program averages 70-75% class participation, with the 6th grade band’s program retaining the vast majority and averaging about 65% participation.
A recent reconfiguration in the district has given Mrs. Reznicek the exciting opportunity to now also co-teach the 7th and 8th grade bands, which has been something she’s wanted to do for some time.
When not in her own classroom, Mrs. Reznicek also teaches private clarinet lessons, and is on the adjunct visual and woodwind staff for the Millard West Marching Band.
Professionally, Mrs. Reznicek is a member of the Nebraska Music Educators Association, Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, Nebraska’s chapter of Women Band Directors International, Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity, and was the recipient of the 2016 Jack R. Snider Young Band Director Award.
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Reznicek enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Josh, daughter Leah, and their dog Murphy.
