Aaron Scriven
Mr. Aaron Scriven is currently in his 4th year as Director of Bands at Kickapoo High School, and 16th year of teaching in Missouri. He received his Master's Degree in Instrumental Music Conducting from Missouri State University (2013), and his Bachelor's Degree from Missouri Southern State University (2006).
At Kickapoo, Aaron leads the Advanced Band, Freshman Band, Jazz Band, Golden Arrow Marching Band, assists with the Intermediate Band, and teaches AP Music Theory. Prior to his appointment at Kickapoo, Aaron was an Assistant Director of Bands in the Willard (MO) School District (2013-2020), and Director of Bands in the Mount Vernon (MO) School District (2008-2011).
Aaron’s vision for his students is to encourage them to be the best people they can, and to help them find their passion for life through music. He served as the SCMMEA Jazz Vice-President from 2020-2022, and the Kickapoo Advanced Band was selected as a performing ensemble at the 2022 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service and Conference.
Aaron and his wonderful wife Morgan reside in Springfield, Missouri, with their two pets; Nilla and Bean. He is a member of NAfME, MMEA, MBA, MOAJE, and NEA.