Teaching music, inspiring kids – a band director’s passion

By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL—There was excitement in the air as the Bountiful High School band concert got underway May 14 but part way through an even bigger surprise took place as Davis School District administrators walked on stage and announced that Band Director Branson Bell was named the Davis School District 2027 Teacher of the Year. Bell, who is a former student, took over after longtime band director Danny Turnblom retired.  

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• Understanding the Great Salt Lake: What’s Happening Now and Why It Matters

  Friday, May 22, 5 p.m., FREE

  Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street

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  Saturday, May 23, 9-10:30 a.m.

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• How to Convert Sprinklers to Drip Class

  Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m., FREE

  WERC Bldg. 2837 East Highway 193, Layton

• Bountiful’s Got Talent Auditions

  Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

  Joy Foundation Studio, 55 N. Main St., Bountiful

• North Cottonwood Commons Park Grand Opening

  Saturday, May 23, 5 p.m.

  550 Innovator Drive, Farmington