Gretta Pote

Conn Selmer Educational Clinician

Mrs. Pote is in her eighteenth year as Director of Bands at Clay Middle School in Carmel, Indiana where she directs the Beginning Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Pep Band. She also serves as a staff member of the six time Grand National Champion Carmel Marching Band.

Prior to teaching in Carmel, she was Director of Bands at Center Grove Middle School, Plainfield Community Middle School and South Marshall Middle School.

Mrs. Pote’s ensembles have consistently received Gold Ratings, “With Distinction”, in State and regional festivals. In 2015, the Clay Middle School Wind Ensemble was honored to be selected and perform at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival.

Mrs. Pote is a member of the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. In 2022, she was named the Clay Middle School teacher of the Year and is the 2023 Indiana Bandmaster of the Year.

Mrs. Pote received her Bachelor and Master of Music Education degrees from Murray State University.