Stephen Mayo
Quick Facts:
- 4 year music education career
- Graduate of Florida State University (BME)
- Multi ensemble performances in community based programs
Profile Highlights:
Stephen is a Customer Education Specialist with CutTime. He is a former high school band director and has successfully led a multi-facet competitive program while maintaining a well-rounded music education of his students. He is now dedicated to assisting music educators tackle the muitifaceted challenge that is their administrative workflow. He has worked with fine arts programs across the nation to help program directors optimize their time so they can spend more of it in the classroom and in their own lives.
Stephen has performed with all levels of wind ensembles at FSU, including with graduate-level Wind Orchestra and The FSU Marching Chiefs. He has also performed in the men's choir under the direction of Dr. Andre Thomas, along with performing in various pit orchestras for local musical productions. Stephen presented on "Developing Individual Musicianship" at the FMEA 2022 Conference. Stephen continues to perform in the community, most often with local "Downbeat Jazz Orchestra," and he maintains an active studio of brass students. He and his wife Sarah dwell in Fort Walton Beach, FL with their rambunctious dog, Sophie.
Come See Me at:
Florida Music Education Association Professional Development Conference (FMEA) 2025
Articles by Stephen Mayo
7 Ways to Increase Teaching Time for Educators
Fine arts educators perform incredible time balancing acts on a daily if not hourly basis. But even the most seasoned Program Directors can fall prey to the...
12 CutTime Features to Make Your School Year Amazing
As the school year begins, our expert shares his 12 oh-so-amazing features from CutTime for fine arts educators, boosters, and families to maximize their...
Adjusting to the Ensemble in Front of You
Great tips for pinpointing your fine arts program’s development needs while maximizing your rehearsal time for performance season ahead.