Jim Skaleski is a music educator, conductor, woodwind performer, and arts administrator based in Wisconsin. He currently teaches middle school band at Kettle Moraine Middle School in Dousman, Wisconsin. He previously taught middle school band and orchestra at Butler Middle School and Horning Middle School in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He is currently the general manager for the Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra and assistant conductor for their affiliate community ensemble, the Lake Country Orchestra. Jim also serves on the board of directors for the Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra and the Suburban Concert Band of West Allis, Wisconsin.
Mr. Skaleski completed his Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education (BME) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2009 and Certificate in Fine Arts Administration in 2010. His professional affiliations include the National Association for Music Education (formerly the Music Educators National Conference), Wisconsin Music Educators Association, National Band Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
As an active performing musician, Mr. Skaleski performs clarinet and saxophone regularly with the Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra, Knightwind Ensemble, Waukesha Area Symphonic Band, Oconomowoc Post 91 American Legion Band, and the West Allis Suburban Concert Band. He frequently freelances for various musical functions in Wisconsin. As a vocal music enthusiast, he also sings baritone for various functions, most recent being the Eric Whitacre Virtual Choir 3 project.
Jim currently lives in Brookfield, Wisconsin with his new Betta fish, Dogfish and his zoo of musical instruments.
