He serves as the Associate Director of Bands and the Assistant Director of Music Education. During his tenure at SDSU, he has taught a wide variety of classes including music theory, brass methods, conducting, music education practicum, music for classroom teachers, brass and band literature, ear training, general education music courses, as well as serving as a Music Supervisor for cadet teachers in SDSU’s School of Education. Charles has had vast experience teaching school instrumental music at all levels and continues to remain extremely active in the public schools. He is in demand as a concert and marching band clinician and adjudicator. When his schedule permits, he continues to go out to the public schools and teach junior high band.