Band Staff

Julie Tran Keeling is the Director of Bands at Chesnee Middle School and the Assistant Director at Chesnee High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Converse College and a Master's in Music Education from Converse University. Mrs. Keeling is the 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year for Chesnee Middle School and Spartanburg School District Two Teacher of the Year!

While at Converse, she studied flute with Dr. Christopher Vanemen, piano under Dr. Douglas Weeks, and horn under Mr. George Wenger. She participated in the Converse Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and various small chamber ensembles. She performed solo works in multiple recitals, master classes, and with the symphony orchestra as the 2014 young artist competition winner. As a student, she had the opportunity travel to Germany, France, and Argentina for various music studies and performances. Prior to her work at Chesnee, she was the Director of Bands at Jonesville and Lockhart Schools in Union County for two years.

Mrs. Keeling’s professional affiliations include the South Carolina Band Director’s Association - where she serve as a member on the Solo and Ensemble Committee, the National Association for Music Educators, and Pi Kappa Lambda. She is currently the flute instructor at Lawson Academy of Converse College and continues performs regularly at her church, Jesus Our Risen Savior and with the Converse Wind Ensemble. She attended Boiling Springs High School and was a member of the Bulldog Marching Band under the direction of late Mr. Bryan Bone. She currently resides in Boiling Springs with her husband, Brad, son Theodore, and their three dogs.