Justin Halat is the long-term substitute at Avon Grove High School. 
Teaching Experience
            Marching Instructor/Brass Coordinator – Berwick Area High School 2005-2007
            Student Teaching – Avon Grove  High School
            Student Teaching – Nottingham Elementary School
            Private Lessons
Performing Ensembles
            West Chester University Marching  Band – 3 Years
            West Chester University Criterion Jazz Ensemble – 1 Year
            West Chester University Statesmen Jazz Ensemble  - 3 Years
            West Chester University Wind Ensemble – 1 Year
            West Chester University Symphonic Band – 3 Years
            West Chester University Symphony Orchestra – 2 Years
            West Chester University Trombone Ensemble – 3 Years
            West Chester University Trombone Quintet – 2 Years
            West Chester University Trombone Quartet – 2 Years
            West Chester University Brass Quartet – 1 Year

Performances and Performers
            Kimmel Center – Philadelphia, PA
            Eastern Trombone Workshop – Washington D.C.
            West Chester University – Guest Artist Steve Fidyk
            West Chester University – Guest Artist Greg Riley
            West Chester University – Guest Artist Matt Gallagher
            West Chester University – Guest Artist Matt Niess
            West Chester University – Guest Artist Terry Klinefelter
           
Justin graduated on December 16, 2007.  Following graduation, he became the long-term substitute as Band Director at Avon Grove High School.  He conducted the Winter Concert and is preparing the Avon Grove students for the Small Ensemble Concert and Spring Concert. 
Justin attended West Chester University for 4 ½ years.  Throughout his years at college, he had numerous opportunities to perform with a variety of ensembles.  He has performed in Marching, Concert, and Jazz Ensembles as well as Symphony Orchestras and small ensembles.  These experiences have prepared Justin in becoming a music educator.