Ogechi Ukazu (Graduate Teaching Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin)

Ogechi Ukazu is a doctoral candidate in wind conducting, under
Jerry Junkin, at the University of Texas at Austin where she also
serves as a teaching assistant for the UT band program. Prior to
this position, she acted as Visiting Instructor of Instrumental
Music at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. Ms.
Ukazu spent 10 years as a Band Director in both middle and high
schools in the Houston area. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music
Education from the University of Houston and a Master’s Degree in
Conducting from Sam Houston State University. In 2011, the
Claughton Middle School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Ms.
Ukazu, performed at the Midwest International Band & Orchestra
Clinic. Ms. Ukazu is an avid proponent of quality music education
for all students and has presented on music education advocacy at
workshops and clinics around the state of Texas. Ms. Ukazu’s
professional affiliations include College Band Directors National
Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters
Association, Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, Tau
Beta Sigma, and honorary membership in Kappa Kappa Psi.