Director Of Music - Jonathan F. Schnicke
Mr. Schnicke earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Cornerstone University in 1997. He earned a Master's Degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in 2001 and also a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Cornerstone University in 2011. He was the Director of Bands and Choirs at Belding High School for 14 years. He then went to Portland Public Schools where he spent one and a half years as the Assistant Principal for the Middle School and High School and a half year as the Principal of Portland Middle School. He is also the Director of Athletic Bands at Davenport University. He is married to Cathy and they have 4 amazing children (Isaac, Lauren, Julia, and Aaron).
Isaac is a 2018 Graduate from Kent City and is currently attending GRCC to study Music Therapy and will be transferring to WMU after this year to finish his degree. He has been a tuba performer for Legends Drum Corps and is currently under contract with Carolina Crown. Lauren is a 2020 graduate from Kent City High School and is attending Grand Valley State University where she is studying Music Education. Lauren has marched baritone for 2 years at Legends Drum Corps and is currently contracted to be the Assistant Conductor of Legends Drum Corps.
Mr. Schnicke began at Kent City Schools in 2013. He is very excited to work with the students and parents of the band and choir program.
Isaac is a 2018 Graduate from Kent City and is currently attending GRCC to study Music Therapy and will be transferring to WMU after this year to finish his degree. He has been a tuba performer for Legends Drum Corps and is currently under contract with Carolina Crown. Lauren is a 2020 graduate from Kent City High School and is attending Grand Valley State University where she is studying Music Education. Lauren has marched baritone for 2 years at Legends Drum Corps and is currently contracted to be the Assistant Conductor of Legends Drum Corps.
Mr. Schnicke began at Kent City Schools in 2013. He is very excited to work with the students and parents of the band and choir program.