Michael D. Hanes is a professor emeritus of Southern Illinois University - School of Music, and former Director of Bands. A native of Salem, Illinois, Hanes made his home with his wife and child in Carbondale, Illinois.

Education & early career edit

Hanes studied Music Education at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, where he completed is Bachelor of Music Education degree. He taught in the public schools of Sandoval, Illinois for one year before returning to school at Southern Illinois University to pursue his Master of Music degree, and serve as graduate assistant to Donald Canedy (then Director of Bands and professor of percussion).[1]

Time at SIUC edit

During his tenure at Southern Illinois University, Hanes led the SIUC Marching Salukis, from 1965 until 1996. In addition to his work with the Marching Salukis, Hanes also served as the Director of the University Wind Ensemble, and the pit orchestra for the McLeod Theater Summer Playhouse, as well as teaching studio percussion.[2][3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Mike Hanes". The Southern Illinoisan. May 9, 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  2. ^ Marleen Shepherd (Apr 25, 2005). "The Music Man: After decades of service, Michael Hanes says goodbye". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Band director still has right tunes". dailyegyptian.com/archives. Daily Egyptian. April 5, 1999. Retrieved 5 May 2016.[permanent dead link]