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WELCOME and WELCOME BACK!!!!

Thanks to all of the JMS Band students AND parents for a GREAT 2022-2023 school year!!!  I am already looking forward to an even better 2023-2024 as we have so many awesome students returning to the band.  This year will be my 28th year teaching and my 3rd year at JSMS, and I am looking forward to meeting my new band students and continuing on our journey with my returning band students.  I can’t wait to see you all!

My music background started quite young.  I began piano in 1^st, flute in 4^th and trombone in 9^th grade.  I graduated from Summerville High School and went to Brevard College in NC for music performance.  I hold an AFA in Music Performance, a BS in Education from CSU and a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration from SWU. 

I am from Texas, but moved to Summerville, SC in 7th grade.   I live in Barnwell, SC with my husband of 38 years, Roger, and our pack of dogs.  We have 3 daughters and 7 granddaughters scattered from the UK to California and try to see them as often as possible.  

In addition to music, I am actively involved in my town's community theatre, both as an actor and a director/producer.  Other interests include raising and training my dogs for competitive dog sports, as well as traveling both locally and abroad.

I love sharing my passion for music, especially band and chorus, with my students and I am looking forward to a fantastic year with the amazing and talented students here at Jackson Middle!

Renee Owens 

Director of Bands and Chorus