Tappan Middle School Orchestra Director Joseph DeMarsh has been named an
![Joe DeMarsh, earlier this year.](https://news.a2schools.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-01-30-09.31.45-462x300-462x300.jpg)
MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) District 12 Orchestra Director of the Year for 2015.
Chosen by the District 12 member directors, this award is presented annually to a director who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom and on the concert stage and has served MSBOA in a significant capacity.
DeMarsh is in his 25th year at Tappan where he teaches orchestra in grades 6, 7, and 8 as well as Music Technology and Exploratory Music. His groups receive excellent ratings at Band & Orchestra and Solo & Ensemble Festivals.
DeMarsh has served District 12 as All-State Band & Orchestra Audition chair, Festival Improvements Committee representative, and is currently vice president for Solo & Ensemble Festival.
What a well-deserved award; Mr. DeMarsh is truly a gem. Congratulations!!