Jacob Polancich is the director of bands and music department coordinator at Arrowhead High School where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, North Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band and teaches Music Theory. He holds a Master of Music (M.M.) degree in wind conducting from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Music Education from Augustana College (Rock Island, IL). In 2008, Mr. Polancich was selected as one of three conductors to participate in the National Band Association’s Young Conductor/Composer Project. He has received three Citations of Excellence from the National Band Association. He is also an accomplished bassoonist and percussionist, having performed in a variety of ensembles throughout the United States, England, and the Republic of China. Mr. Polancich holds active membership in the National Association for Music Education, National Band Association, Wisconsin Music Educators Association, Percussive Arts Society, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia men's music fraternity. He continues to serve as an adjudicator, performer and guest conductor for various festivals and concerts including the National Band Association Wisconsin Convention, the Wisconsin Music State Conference and the Illinois Music Educators District Festival. He resides in Waukesha with his wife, Laura, and two daughters Claire and Molly.