

Awards:· Time Warner cable’s “Star teacher”· Educator of Distinction by in The National Society of High School Scholars· 2000 “Excellence in Teaching” award· 2007 “I Love Havelock Award” presented by the Havelock ChamberProfessional organizations and positions:· Music Educators Nation Conference· North Carolina Bandmasters Association – Eastern Districto High School Contest Chairperson 2003 - currento President –Elect 2005-2007o President 2007- currentGuest conducted:· 2001 Wayne County Public Schools Band Festival· 2003 North Carolina Eastern District 9-10 Concert Band· 2005 Onslow All County High School Honors Band· 2006 Beaufort All-County High School Honors Band· 2007 Edgecombe All-County High School Band· 2008 Pitt All County High School Band


Amanda Landis was born in Jacksonville, NC, and graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. After graduating she moved to Havelock, NC, and began teaching at Havelock High School as the Associate Director of Music with Jorge Benitez and Melissa Murphy. Ms. Landis was awarded the Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2006. In addition to teaching at the high school, she also teaches private lessons for clarinet and saxophone. Ms. Landis is currently pursuing her National Board Certification for Music Education in the High and Middle School.
~Music is the art of thinking with sounds~ Jules Combarieu


Jim Boyce is a native of Edenton and graduated from John A. Holmes High School in 2002. In 2006 he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from East Carolina University. Currently, Jim is the Director of Bands at Havelock Middle School and the Marching Percussion Coordinator for the Havelock High School Marching Rams. He is a member of the National Association of Music Educators, the North Carolina Music Educators Association, and the North Carolina Band Masters Association where he serves as the Eastern District Representative on the State Marching Band Committee. In addition to teaching in Havelock, Jim currently enjoys his work as a private lesson teacher and a percussion arranger/instructor for several schools and organizations across North Carolina. He hopes that his work will guide students toward a more fulfilling life through their exploration and growth in music.



Ms. Jenna Sapp
Mr. Benitez's Daily Schedule Ms. Landis' Daily Schedule email Mr. Benitez email Ms. Landis Jazz Ensemble 7.05 - 7:50
Marching Band Percussion 7.55 - 9.25
Planning Concert Band 9.30 - 11.00
Concert Band Planning 11.05 - 12.37
Chorus 1 Lunch 12.42 - 1.10
Lunch Marching Band Winds 1.15 - 2.45
Marching Band Winds Please call us during our planning hours at 444-5117 if you need to speak to us. If you would like to set-up an appointment to visit with us, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday's from 3:30 to 4:30pm are normally the best days. We both like to leave early on Wednesdays.Please check the Calendar for rehearsal schedules.