Cord Breuer

Cord J. L. Breuer M.M. Ed. is a distinguished music educator and band director with a rich background in music. He’s a graduate of the Sioux City, IA West High, West Middle, and Smith Elementary School Band programs, where he was a 6-time Iowa All-State Band member, 2008 Honor Band of America trumpet section member, and a member of a featured 2007 Bands of America Percussion Ensemble. In West’s Band program under the direction of Sandy Vondrak, Joe Hardin, Julie Weigandt and Keith Weigandt, in addition to concert, marching and pep bands, Cord was fortunate to play 4 years in the West MS & HS nationally recognized percussion ensemble, 6 years in the West MS & HS Jazz III on trombone, 6 years in West MS & HS Jazz II on Bass guitar, and 6 years in West MS & HS Jazz I on Trumpet.

Mr. Breuer's musical journey continued at Boise State University, where he received a full ride scholarship to play in the marching band, pep band, symphonic winds & trumpet studio. At BSU, he earned both a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music in Music Education. While earning his Master’s Degree at Boise State University, he served as a Graduate Assistant for Dr. Joe Tornello with the Blue Thunder Marching Band, Lead Trumpet and Jazz Ensemble TA, Principal Trumpet & conducting with Marcellus B. Brown and trumpet with Dr. Alex Noppe.  

Prior to earning his Masters, Cord was the Director of Bands, Orchestra, and Guitar at Middleton High School in Middleton, Idaho. During his time at Middleton HS, he significantly increased student-musician involvement and enrollment in the marching band, percussion ensemble, and jazz bands.  

Since June of 2018, Mr. Breuer has been the Director of Bands, Guitar, and DSMP (Digital Sound & Music Production) at Meridian High School in Meridian, ID. Under his direction, the MHS Percussion Ensemble has earned five consecutive 1st place medals at the ID State Small Ensemble Competition in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. At District III Solo Festival MHS students have placed in the Top 5, 23 times. MHS percussion students have also finished in the Top 10 at ID State Solo Contest 18 times since 2020 earning 8 medals. Since 2018, MHS Band students have achieved notable success, with many of them performing in honor festivals and being selected for WIBC (Western International Band Clinic, (7)), All-Northwest (6), All-State (39 and 7 alternates), All-American Marching Band (1), and various university marching bands. Many of which continue to study, teach, compose or perform music to this day.     

His passion for music is evident in the achievements of his students and his active involvement in the musical community. Apart from his musical pursuits, Cord also enjoys being on the golf course, spending time with his supportive wife, Marie, whom is finishing her degree in Counseling with NNU and our dogs, Copper and Roo.

17 years of teaching private lessons = lots of tips & tricks to help students learn. Being a motivator is one of my strengths, and helping students see their potential by working through their anxiety and stress.