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.