2023 CASMEC Medal of Honor – John Burn
2023 CASMEC Medal of Honor
John Burn
It is our privilege to present this year’s CASMEC Medal of Honor winner, Mr. John Burn, an individual who has been serving music students in California since 1989.
Mr. Burn is truly a servant leader across multiple organizations, which has ensured strong relationships and collaborations to further music education in the state of California for all students and educators. He is always in service to our students and organizations in and out of his classroom, usually while also serving in an executive office in one of the state organizations.
As an educator John Burn is an anchor in the high school music community and is known for award-winning ensembles in state festivals, as well as participation in both the Rose Parade and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He is clearly seen and known as an exemplary educator, as well as leader. John has been recognized by his peers both in our community and statewide. Additionally, he is requested as an adjudicator, speaker, and conductor throughout out the western U.S and has conducted numerous honor ensembles for orchestra, band, and jazz, having expertise in all.
John Burn was instrumental in the creation of CASMEC. With his leadership and guidance we are here celebrating together thirteen years later with one of the best state conferences in the nation. As president at the time, John worked tirelessly with the various organizations to create a fair and successful marriage. In fact he is also the one who gave our great conference it’s name. The “California All-State Music Educators Conference” or as we all like to call it CASMEC.
John Burn’s ability to bring fellow educators together under one umbrella has provided CASMEC and its partner organizations the ability to grow and expand year after year. Please join us in recognizing the 2023 CASMEC Medal Of Honor Award Winner. Past President of both CBDA and CMEA, and current director of bands at Homestead High School, Mr. John Burn.
