Robert Selaiden (Leander HS)

Robert Selaiden is the Director of Bands at Leander High School in
Leander, Texas. Mr. Selaiden is in his 12th year at Leander and his
5th year as head director, and in that time the Leander Band has
become one of the preeminent programs in the country. Most
recently, the program has been named a bronze medalist at the UIL
5A State Marching Contest, a finalist at the 6A State Marching
contest (earning 5th place and 7th place), was named a finalist and
received 6th place at the Bands of America Grand National
Championships, and was the champion of the BOA Austin Regional in
2015. Before coming to Leander High School, Mr. Selaiden attended
The University of Texas where he received his degree in Music
Studies and Human Development, studied saxophone under Harvey
Pittel, and served as Drum Major of The University of Texas
Longhorn Band. During each summer, Mr. Selaiden has been active as
a facilitator for the SASI Drum Major and Leadership Camps for the
last eight years and remains active as a clinician and music
arranger around the state.