G. Randall Coleman
Music Director/Conductor
Boulder Concert Band
B. A.; M. A. Music Education, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
California Administrative Credential: Cal-State University, Fullerton,
California, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
Mr. Coleman was born in Saguache, Colorado (San Luis Valley) and attended
the University of Colorado, receiving his bachelors and masters degree
in Music Education. He began his teaching career in Boulder as a traveling
instrumental music teacher – teaching elementary and junior high students.
Prior to moving to California, he was the instrumental music teacher at
Baseline Junior High School and Fairview High School.
His California teaching career started in the Orange Unified School District
(Orange, California) – teaching at all levels for 23 years. In 1988 he
became the Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts in the Santa Ana Unified
School District, supervising 25 elementary music teachers and coordinating
the secondary visual and performing arts activities until his retirement
in 2005. During his career in California he became a qualified adjudicator
and clinician for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association,
judging and serving as clinician for parade, field and concert festivals/competitions.
He served as guest conductor for several high school and junior high honor
bands and orchestras throughout Southern California
In 1971 the Orange Symphonic Band (an adult community band) was founded
with Mr. Coleman as the music director and conductor. He remained in that
post until his retirement in 2005. In addition he was music director and
conductor for the Covina Concert Band from 1990 through 1995.
Mr. Coleman belongs to the following organizations: Music Educators National
Conference, California and Colorado Music Educators Association and the
Colorado Bandmasters Association.
California awards include: Outstanding Music Educator for Orange County
(1990); Pacific Symphony Orchestra Outstanding Music Educator Award (1993)
and City of Santa Ana Outstanding Citizen Award (1996).