Band Directors
Mr. Danny Pace; Head Band Director--pacedaniel@rsdmo.org
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Danny Pace has been teaching music for 12 years, and this is his fourth at Rockwood Summit High School. He completed his undergraduate degree at Missouri State University, and his graduate work at Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, IL.In his current position, Danny teaches at Rockwood South Middle School as well as Rockwood Summit High School. At Rockwood South, he teaches beginning trumpet, beginning low brass, and assists with the 7th grade band. At Rockwood Summit, he oversees all aspects of the concert, jazz, and marching bands. Prior to his position at Rockwood, he taught at Springfield Catholic Schools, Pattonville, and Fort Zumwalt. He is a member of ASBDA, NAfME, and MBA. He is also a member of a performing duo with his wife, Liz (who is also a band director), called Pair of Paces.
Mrs. Ashlyn Descher; assistant director--descherashlyn@rsdmo.org
Mr. Jacob Bisaillon; Percussion--bisaillonjacob@rsdmo.org
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Jacob Bisaillon is the Percussion Director and Assistant Band Director at Rockwood Summit High School and Rockwood South Middle School, where he teaches percussion students in grades 6-12. He earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2012 and a Master of Music Education with an emphasis in instrumental conducting from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023.
An active member of NAfME and PAS, Jacob brings a wealth of experience from his prior roles as a band director at Washington High School, St. John Vianney High School, and Galesburg High School. He resides in Webster Groves with his wife, Brook, and their two children. Outside of teaching, Jacob enjoys spending quality time with his family, playing drumset, cooking, and cheering on St. Louis City Soccer Club.
Ms. Halima Hussain--hussainhalima@rsdmo.org