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STAFF

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Shelby Chipman, PH.D.

Director of Bands

His responsibilities in the Department of Music include teaching Instrumental Music Education, conducting, and assisting with student recitals and student teachers.

Shaylor James, PH.D.

Director of Percussion

His responsibilities in the Department of Music include teaching Instrumental Music Education, conducting, and assisting with student recitals and student teachers.

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Kya Rawlings
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Lindsey Sarjeant

Chairman of the Music Department and Band Arranger

His responsibilities in the Department of Music include teaching Instrumental Music Education, conducting, and assisting with student recitals and student teachers.

Longineu Parsons, PH.D.

Director of Trumpets

His responsibilities in the Department of Music include teaching Instrumental Music Education, conducting, and assisting with student recitals and student teachers.

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Robert Griffin

Director of Trombones

His responsibilities in the Department of Music include teaching Instrumental Music Education, conducting, and assisting with student recitals and student teachers.

Ralph Jean- Paul

Director of Baritones

and Sousaphones

His responsibilities in the Department of Music include teaching Instrumental Music Education, conducting, and assisting with student recitals and student teachers.

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Nicholas Thomas, Ed.D.

Director of  Piccolos, 

Clarinets and Saxophones

His responsibilities in the Department of Music include teaching Instrumental Music Education, conducting, and assisting with student recitals and student teachers.

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