Aylsworth, Luke

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Studies: Indiana University (Master of Science in Music Technology & Bachelor of Music Education)

Teachers: Gerald Carlyss, Wilbur England, James Strain and Jim Ancona

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Luke Aylsworth is currently the Director of Bands at Greenwood Community High School in Greenwood, IN. From 2001 - 2021, Luke was the Director of Bands at Springs Valley Jr./Sr. High School in French Lick, IN. Luke is a third generation band director. For over seventy years, there was an Aylsworth as the Director of Bands in French Lick, IN. Luke’s father John and grandfather Gilbert also held the same position. Luke accepted the band director position at Greenwood Community High School in 2021.

Luke is a percussion arranger/composer, show designer, adjudicator, and consultant across the nation. His bands have placed in the top five at the Indiana State Music Association State Marching Band Finals since 2006 including three ISSMA Class D State Championships (2010, 2016, and 2017) and five State Championship Runner-Up finishes (2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In 2009, The Springs Valley Blackhawk Brigade was a Bands of America Grand Nationals Semi-Finalist and placed 3rd in Class A. The Springs Valley Winter Winds ensemble also won the 2021 Indiana Percussion Association State Championship in Winds Scholastic A class.

In 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018 the Springs Valley Band Department was designated as one of the best communities for music education in the United States by the NAMM Foundation. The ensemble also received the NAMM SupportMusic Merit Award in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018. In addition, Springs Valley was a Grammy Foundation Signature School Semi-Finalist in 2013. The band has been recognized for artistry, hard work, and musical excellence by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and U. S. Vice President Mike Pence (former Indiana Governor). In 2014, Luke was awarded the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education Award. Most recently, Luke led the Greenwood Marching Woodmen and Irish Guard to a top three finish at the 2021 Indiana State Music Association Marching Band State Finals. The ensemble also performed at the 2021 Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, CA.