Clarkston Community Band Conductor

Wallace Ayotte, a dedicated music educator with a passion for excellence in teaching, possesses BME and MMA degrees in music education and music supervision from Central Michigan University. He completed graduate studies at James Madison University, where he served as a marching band graduate assistant. Throughout his impressive 18 years with Flushing Community Schools, his ensembles consistently earned First Division ratings. The Raider Marching Band, under his leadership, secured three Michigan state titles, five Bands of America regional championships, and achieved three-time Grand National Finalist status. Mr. Ayotte has been recognized as the MSBOA District 3 Teacher of the Year and was honored with induction into the MCBA Hall of Fame. He also contributed to esteemed groups such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, the Robert Shaw Chamber Choir, and the Detroit Opera Chorus, and was a full scholarship recipient at the Aspen Summer Music Festival for chamber choir. Before retiring from Walled Lake Schools, he led Western High School as Director, served as MS brass specialist, and chaired the Instrumental Music Department. Post-retirement, he joined the Marshall Music Company as a recruitment specialist, extending his support to various school music programs across Michigan. Currently, Wallace enjoys his time traveling, gardening, camping, and working on his cherished 1967 Volkswagen Microbus, while also maintaining connections with the Clarkston Community Band.