In the News
Catch a glimpse at what Jarrett & Bandworx have been up to recently.
October Moves Pretty Fast
The sleep after the last day of marching season is unlike any other—hard, deep, and a little surreal. Waking up that next morning, we’re almost all reflecting on…
Podcast | Culture Before Content by Music For all
Jarrett joined David Duarte on Music for All’s podcast “Culture Before Content” to discuss what building a culture within a band program. He reflects on his time at…
Hitting the Ground Running: Freshman Participates in Two Extracurriculars
“High school is a time for students to figure out who they are and what they love,” band director Jarrett Lipman said. “Considering the number of amazing organizations…
Podcast | Music, Mentorship, and Meaning: Life Lessons Beyond the Band Hall
Jarrett joined Lauren Siegal, Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Class of 2017, on her podcast “Wearing Pants Again” to discuss how structured activities like band can help young…
Band Director Reboot
The school year — my 16th in the classroom — is winding down. It’s the end of my “reboot” year. It doesn’t feel possible that it’s almost over.…
Teaching is Planting Seeds
As music educators, we realize that we will not see the results of our efforts until years after students leave our care. It’s like someone sitting in the…
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Jarrett in Print
Rehearsing the Marching Band – Stephen Meyer
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ABOUT ME
Jarrett is the current Director of Bands at Vandegrift High School in Austin, TX. He is also the Brass Caption Manager of the 2025 DCI World Champion Boston Crusaders. Prior to Vandegrift, Jarrett was the Head Director at Claudia Taylor Johnson High School in San Antonio, TX. He also travels around Texas instructing student leadership clinics and consulting with other band directors wishing to improve their organizations.