About Jarrett Lipman

From 2008-2023, Mr. Lipman served the students and community at Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School (CTJ) in San Antonio, Texas. During his fifteen years at CTJ, Mr. Lipman established a tradition of excellence on the concert stage and the marching field. Mr. Lipman was a part of the inaugural staff of CTJ in 2008 as an Assistant Band Director before his promotion to Head Director in 2010. Under his leadership, the CTJ Wind ensemble was a consistent Texas State Honor Band Finalist and performed at the 2019 Mid-West Clinic. On the field, the CTJ Marching Band was named the 2020 UIL 6A State Marching Champions and was a multi-time Grand National Finalist and BOA Regional Champion. 

Currently, Mr. Lipman is studying for a Ph.D. in Education Leadership, Planning, and Policy at The University of Texas at Austin. He has worked as a part-time lecturer at Texas State University in the Music Education program. From 2010-2016, Mr. Lipman was a Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps Brass Staff member.

In partnership with PBSL-USA, the Docentus Group, Educational Travel Adventures, and TMF, Mr. Lipman’s company, BandworX, specializes in instructional coaching for band directors and music teachers. He also regularly presents professional development sessions focusing on creating a culture of excellence, recruiting and retaining students, and building relationships. He is passionate about sharing ideas and investing in the growth of other directors in our profession.

Born into a family of teachers and farmers, Jarrett learned the value of service early in his life and has dedicated himself to preparing the next generation of young Americans. Jarrett graduated from Rutgers University in 2007 and earned his Master’s in Public Administration with a Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2022. He was a candidate for San Antonio City Council District 9 in 2023 and remains active in local government organizations in Central Texas. Outside of band and politics, he enjoys spending time by the water, either the river or the shore, and loves hiking around the Texas state and national parks.