Our 2019 Hall of Fame inductee is a graduate of
- Cameron High School
- Central Methodist College
- Southwest Missouri State University
His Teaching Career began as an….
- Instrumental Music Director at Mark Twain HS (1979-1982)
- Graduate Assistant at Southwest Missouri State University from 1982 - 1983
- Instrumental Music Director at Chillicothe HS from 1983 - 2010
Notable Achievements and Honors
- Bands under his direction earned 30 consecutive Division 1 Ratings at State Large Group Music Festival.
- His Symphonic Band performed at the 70th annual MMEA Conference in 2008.
Service —
Our inductee has held Numerous leadership and service positions in major organizations:
- Northwest District Secretary/Treasurer for 15 years
- North Central Missouri Bandmasters Executive Secretary for 18 years
- MSHSAA Advisory Board and Graded List Committee
- Phi Beta Mu Lambda Chapter President
- President MMEA
- President MBA
- Conference manager
- Active in numerous church and community music events
Reflections from Colleagues
Cindy Price Svehla shared
He is a highly dedicated and respected music educator who has served the profession with integrity for many years and is a true legend in our profession.
from Ed Roberts
As an officer in both MBA and MMEA, he continues to work actively to promote and improve music education in Missouri. When something needs to be done, he is the “go to guy”. He continues to contribute his support, time, and expertise.
David Taylor recalled that
Dave was always building better bands at Mark Twain High School and most notably at Chillicothe HS. His bands were impeccable and reflected the proud tradition at CHS. “Building Better Bands is not just a slogan with Dave, it was a career.
Bill Maupin shared that
David’s knowledge and love for his students and music also had a great influence and impact upon all who were fortunate to become his close colleagues. I know the best thing I have ever done was to get him to come to Chillicothe.
From Mary Gibson-Garr, Former student
One of my fondest memories of that time was when I made the All-State Band, Dave was driving us to Tan-Tar-A in the school car and had made a tape to play in the car. He had made a recording of the school fight song and commentary that cheers us on as members of the All-State BAnd. He went out of his way to make us feel special and accomplished. Dave has a great rapport with his students and works with them to develop into outstanding musicians and citizens. Even in retirement, he continues to work with our area music students and adult community members.
from Ian Derrickson, Former student and colleague
Mr Goodwin was always prepared, always had a routine, and is a master of his craft. He has been part of a line of band directors in CHS band program that have maintained a system of quality that has been a beacon in north central MIssouri for half a century. Many of the memories formed outside the classroom. After ballgames on Friday nights, a group of us students would sit around in the band room playing Catch-Phrase with him and would often leave with our stomachs hurting from all the laughter. As a professional, he has written letters of recommendation numerous times, visited my programs as a guest clinician, and shared advice. One of my many sayings as a young directors was “WWGD” (What would Goodwin Do?). I would only have to think back to what I remember him doing and model that behavior.
Sarah Cavanah, Former student and colleague says that
She fondly remembered him early on as a teacher who was always dressed to the nines! It was easy to respect him just by his cool and professional appearance! It helped that he is so darned tall, too! He would say to his band in telling them how important they are in his life, that his family was #1, and his high school band students were #1a.
Brian Robertson, Former student, remembers that
He was always methodical in his teaching approach, remaining patient when students needed extra help. In addition to being a great teacher, he was also a great mentor. Mr. Goodwin taught his students how to be respectful of others opinions and how the entire band could only play a song if each and every student practiced and did their personal best — it was a team effort.
Ann Goodwin Clark shared...
In our family, music education was kind of the family business. After a performance, the family’s opinion always mattered most - even at contest. I have been blessed to have my band director hero be my own big brother. There’s no one whose opinion matters more to me or whose advice and counsel I treasure the most.
Steve Litwiller recalls
Keith House said once “The best trumpet section he ever had was when Dave Goodwin, and Jim Cunningham were in the band. Steve first started going to MBA when Dave was President. Dave always made him feel welcome. He was always kind. He remembered that when Dave’s band was on the field, you could close your eyes, and swear it was a concert band. So clean and so pretty. They were playing “Moorside march”, it was the most phenomenal thing I had ever heard.
Regarding The North Central Missouri Clinic Band — Bill Maupin started it, but Dave continued it. Steve said, “It was like a lighthouse for all small schools and directors. They would hire top notch clinicians and provide the opportunity for wonderful musical experiences that would not have happened otherwise.”
from Keith Ruether
I’ve known David since I was in high school in Fayette and David was a student at CMC. He would come over at the request of Skip Vandelicht to help out with the jazz band or anywhere else as needed. I knew then, even as a 9th grader in high school, that David was a great teacher. He was very even tempered, he knew the subject matter, and he was an awesome trumpet player.
As I ventured through my professional career David influenced me in numerous ways. As a mentor, he always took time to counsel me and answer my thousands of questions. Most of my questions were answered at the MBA summer convention when we had time to sit down and talk. That was of course, after he spanked my back side on the golf course on Sunday afternoon.
David is probably best-known state-wide as a past president of MBA, MMEA, and current conference manager for MMEA, manager of the NCMBA Clinic band, organizer of the annual MBA golf tourney. He handled all of these rolls with professionalism and grace and has proven over and over what a strong leader he is. His honesty, integrity, and character is unquestioned and I would trust him in any and all situations, in the music profession or personally. When I think of giants in our profession, I think of David Goodwin and what he has meant to Missouri bands, Missouri band directors, and the MIssouri Bandmasters Association.
from Jim Oliver
David’s ensembles have always been among the best in North Central Missouri. He maintained the high standards established by predecessors Frank Fendorf, Claude T. Smith, and Bill Maupin.
Throughout the numerous leadership roles, David’s calming bass voice always seemed to find resolve when controversial issues popped up. His thoughtfulness and insight made him a favorite at every round table discussion. It was during these days that we came up with the idea of a “Full” All-State Orchestra. Dave Goodwin made this dream become reality in 1994.
The Goodwin family is Music in Missouri. They are not just conductors or musicians. They are not just clinicians or judges. For generations they have been all about music education in our great state. MBA gave wings to an amazing, soft spoken young leader who just wanted our profession to be the best that it can be. David’s service and commitment, throughout the years, is an inspirational example for future generations.
And now, it is my pleasure to present our 2019 MBA Hall of Fame winner, Mr. David Goodwin.
Joining us to help celebrate the accomplishments of Dave Goodwin…..
- Wife - Debbie Goodwin
- Sister - Ann Goodwin Clark with husband Dennis and son David (nephew and namesake)
- Mother-in-law Verna
- Brothers-in-law Steve and wife Jan; Tim and wife Tanya
- Niece Amy Perry and husband Eric with their children Cole and Allie
- Niece Laurie Williams and daughter Lillie
- Also, music ‘family’ for life - Cindy Price Svehla
