My name is Mr. Trent Bender and I am excited to be the new general music teacher and chorus instructor at Neely Traditional Academy!   I am a graduate of the University of Iowa with my Bachelor's of Music Performance Degree and a Licensure in Music Education.  While in college I performed with the University of Iowa Marching Band, Symphony Band, Symphony Orchestras, and Undergraduate Choir.  In 2007, I began my student teaching and started my career! I have taught music for 5 years in the Aldine Independent School District outside of Houston, TX. and also the Mesa Public School District in Arizona.   I have been a successful band teacher, private french horn and trumpet teacher, as well as the leader of a church choir!  I am involved in the Arizona Music Educators Association, International Horn Society, and National Association for Music Education. 

 

Locally I play french horn with the Arizona Wind Symphony and am a substitute musician with the Salt River Brass.  This year I plan to start my Masters Degree in School Administration.  I am an avid sports fan, love to hit the gym, and love the outdoors.  In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog!  Occasionally I enjoy getting a round of golf in between the wife and dog!  I am extremely excited to join the great staff at Neely Traditional Academy and excited for the opportunity to work with such talented kids!  My email address is <Trenton.Bender@gilbertschools.net> and phone number is (480) 892-2805, ext. 350.