About Chad Toporski

Chad Toporski holds a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania (2014) and a B.S.Ed. in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2009). His certifications by the Pennsylvania Department of Education include an Instructional II for Music (PK-12) and an Administrative I for Principal (PK-12).

Prior to attending college, Chad served as a French horn player in the U.S. Army for four years (2001-2005). He was stationed in Ft. Lee, VA, where he played with the 392nd Army Band, and Ft. Bliss, TX, as a member of the 62nd Army Band. In high school, he also played regularly with the Ringgold Band of Reading, PA.
 
Chad is proud to be the Hopewell Memorial Jr. High School chorus and general music teacher. Additional duties include Producer of the Jr. High Musical, Jr. High Drama Club Sponsor, and Music Director for the High School Musical. He is honored to serve as the PMEA District 5 President-Elect, as of July 2020.

Chad continues to perform as a French horn player with the West Hills Symphonic Band and West Hills Woodwind Quintet, while also serving as their President of the Board of Directors. He is an avid composer, arranger, and orchestrator, and he continues to write for various ensembles both professionally and for personal interest.