The Georgia State School of Music is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles “Chuck” Jackson has been appointed Associate Director, effective immediately. A proud alumnus of Georgia State, Dr. Jackson brings a wide range of experience in undergraduate music education, program development and academic leadership to this key administrative role.
In his new position, Dr. Jackson will oversee undergraduate student affairs, recruitment, curriculum development and academic assessment. Since joining the Georgia State faculty in 2022, he has quickly become a valued mentor and leader within the School of Music, currently serving as Lecturer in Music Education and faculty advisor for the university’s National Association for Music Education (CNAfME) collegiate chapter.
“Dr. Jackson's expertise in the field of music education and his clear focus on student success and mentorship makes him an ideal choice for this important role in the School of Music,” said Dr. Julia Bullard, Director of the School of Music.
“I am excited to have this opportunity to support the students, faculty and staff in the School of Music as we begin this new chapter together under the guidance and inspiration of our new Director of the School of Music, Dr. Julia Bullard,” said Jackson.
Dr. Jackson’s career spans 44 years as a music educator, including 34 years as Director of Bands in public schools across Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana and Texas. Following his retirement from Cobb County Schools in 2013, he served for nine years on the music education faculty at Kennesaw State University, where he taught a variety of core music education courses and supervised student teachers. Throughout his career, he has remained an active guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator and national presenter, including sessions at the Midwest Clinic and work with Bands of America and Music for All.
Dr. Jackson is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi (B.M.E.), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.M.E.), Georgia State University (Ed.S.) and Shenandoah Conservatory (D.M.A. in Music Education, with cognates in conducting and trumpet performance). He is a contributing author to several major publications and the author of The Band Director’s Book of Secrets, published by Barnhouse.
As of July 1, Dr. Jackson also began a two-year term as College Division Chair for the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), representing and advocating for music programs at the collegiate level across the state.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Jackson on this well-earned appointment. His leadership, deep experience and unwavering commitment to students will continue to enrich the GSU School of Music community.