Kirkwood School District announces Jeff Melsha as Band Director

Band Director, Jeff Melsha, assists a trumpet player during class. Melsha directs the Concert band and WInd Ensemble at KHS.

Kevin Campbell

Band Director, Jeff Melsha, assists a trumpet player during class. Melsha directs the Concert band and WInd Ensemble at KHS.

Jeff Melsha has been announced as the Kirkwood School District band director after serving as interim band director since the beginning of the 2013-14 school year.  Melsha has been part of the Kirkwood School District’s band and instrumental music program for 10 years and a teacher in music education for 25 years.

Melsha holds a master’s of music education from Southeast Missouri State University and a bachelor’s in music education from Central Missouri State University.

“Jeff went through a thorough interview process involving staff, parents and students.  Jeff has all the qualifications and qualities that we are looking for in a band director.  His leadership and expertise will continue to be a solid fit for our students,” said Tom Williams, superintendent of schools.