Kendall Prinz (M.M.), Maryville, Mo. :: was named assistant professor of low brass and instrumental music education at Northwest Missouri State University. His responsibilities include teaching the trombone, euphonium and tuba studio, as well as teaching several courses in the music education curriculum. He was previously director of bands at Taylor Middle School, where his ensembles earned numerous awards. He earned a D.M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 2010.