Directors

Sean Buchsbaum - Director of Bands

Sean Buchsbaum is currently in his eighth year of teaching and his fourth year as the Director of Bands at Burlington High School. At Burlington, Mr. Buchsbaum directs the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Jazz Band, in addition to teaching AP Music Theory.

Before arriving at Burlington, Mr. Buchsbaum served for two years as the Associate Director of Bands at Olympia High School in Orlando, FL, where he taught Marching, Concert, and Jazz Band, in addition to teaching AP Music Theory and Class Piano.

Starting in 2004, Mr. Buchsbaum was a member of various drum and bugle corps that toured and competed nationally. He marched for three years with the Boston Crusaders of Boston, MA and another three with The Cadets of Allentown, PA. In 2012, Mr. Buchsbaum returned to the Boston Crusaders to serve as a member of their Visual Staff.

Mr. Buchsbaum is a proud graduate of Florida State University, having graduated summa cum laude in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music Education. He is currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Music/Conducting at the American Band College in Ashland, Oregon.

In his down time, Mr. Buchsbaum is an active marathon runner and thoroughly enjoys running in the cold New England weather!

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Faydeen Sateriale - Assistant Marching Band Director

Faydeen Sateriale has been involved in music for over 40 years. She has been working as the Assistant Marching Band Director for 7 years at BHS. In her current role, her major responsibilities are working with the Director, staff and students with marching, music, choreography, organization, logistics & scheduling. She is also responsible for all communication between parents and the marching band program.

Faydeen is the past 4-year president of the Music Boosters and has been an active member since 2010. She has lived in Burlington for the past 25 years and has/had 3 children attend Burlington Public Schools (two in the band program).  Faydeen is also a Town Meeting Member and helps at various performing arts activities throughout the town.

Faydeen is originally from Medford and graduated from Medford High School where she was a member of the marching band and was drum major as well as different leadership positions. She is the recipient of the John Philip Sousa National Award for Excellence and listed in the "Who's Who in Music" National Directory. She still enjoys playing in the Medford High Alumni Band during special city occasions.

Faydeen attended UMass Boston where she majored in biology and psychology. During the school day you can find Faydeen working as the administrative assistant for the Burlington Public Schools in the IT Dept.

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