James Kunz

Bio:

James Kunz received his Bachelor's of Music Education in 2011 from South Dakota State University.  Mr. Kunz began teaching at his alma mater, Bishop Heelan High School in 2013 and in 2020 moved to Okoboji High School where he leads the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, and 'Pioneer Pride' Marching Band.  He is the current Past-President of NWIBA.

Over the past 10 years, students at both schools earned multiple Division 1 ratings in State Marching Band, Jazz Band, Solo/Small Ensemble, Large Group Contests and qualified for the Iowa Jazz Championships.  Multiple students have been selected for the Iowa All-State Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band and many more selected for the Northwest Iowa Honor Band and Northwest Iowa Honor Orchestra.

James and his wife Catheryn live in Milford, IA and have four children: Paul (8), Anna (6), Evelyn (4), and Issac (2). When not at school or spending time with family, James enjoys movies, board games, the NBA, and being an active performer in the Iowa Great Lakes area.