Mark Doerffel is an educator, conductor, and trombonist based in North Carolina. He was named Musical Director and Conductor of The Village Band of Chapel Hill-Carrboro in August 2022. Previously, Doerffel served as a co-conductor for the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble, an adult semi-professional community band in the Des Moines Metro, and the Ankeny Community Band. 

He served as Director of Instrumental Activities at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa for seven years, teaching Applied Brass, Music Theory, Instrumental Methods, Conducting, Music Appreciation, and directed the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. Previously, he taught in the secondary schools of Florida and North Carolina for 14 years. In addition to his teaching and directing workload, he serves as the Project Manager and Publications Editor for Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.

He has completed coursework (ABD) for his Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Florida, Master of Music Education from Appalachian State University, and Bachelor of Music Education from Louisiana State University.

Doerffel has presented at conferences in several states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida, and North Carolina on topics that range from classroom management, score preparation & study, new teacher preparation, and trombone & brass pedagogy.

He has served the Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA) as Past President and College Affairs representative for the South Central district and was the State Chair for the College Affairs Committee. His professional affiliations include NAfME, National Band Association, College Band Directors National Association, College Music Society, North Carolina Bandmasters Association and the International Trombone Association.

Phone: 919-498-3331 x 307
Email: mdoerffel@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees & Certifications:

• Bachelors of Music Education - Louisiana State University

• Masters of Music Education - Appalachian State University

• Ph.D. in Music Education (ABD) - University of Florida

• Certified ScrumMaster

• Kami Certified Educator - Level 1