9, 10, 11, 12
1 Credit Elective

The band program exposes the student to a wide variety of musical experiences including marching and, symphonic band, jazz band and theatre orchestra. Students perform in local concerts, musicals, and half-time shows and participate in both regional and state festivals, honor bands and clinics.

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Our Philosophy . . . All Superior Every Way Every Day It is our goal to create a positive environment for students to develop their musical skills. We expect every student who is a part of our band family to have a positive attitude and to be a part of our mission.
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Billy Eubanks High School Director Directing since 1973 Director in New Albany since 2010 Education: Bachelors Music Education & Masters Music Education, University of Mississippij College Band Experience: 1968-1973, University of Mississippi; University Marching Band, University Symphonic Band, University Jazz Band Current Teaching Assignment: Director of Bands Personal: Wife-Suzy; Sons-Cole Eubanks & Chris King; Hometown-Batesville, MS; Member of Northeast Mississippi Band Directors Association Hall of Fame	Andy Hall Assistant Director of Bands Director since 2006 Director in New Albany since 2007 Education: Bachelor of Music Education, Delta State University; Master of Music, University of Mississippi; Orff Level II Certification, University of Mississippi College Playing Experience: 2000-2004, Statesman Marching Band, DSU Wind Ensemble, Delta Jazz, DSU Brass Quintet, DSU Trumpet Choir, DSU Brass Ensemble, Mezcla, Crossroads Brass; 2005-2006, University of Mississippi Wind Ensemble, Ole Miss Jazz Band (Mississippians), Ole Miss Brass Quintet Personal: Wife - Jenny; Step-son - Joseph; Trumpet player for Hillcrest Baptist Church Orchestra, Guitar instructor at Hillcrest School of Fine Arts, Member of Northeast Mississippi Band Directors' Association, Member of Mississippi Bandmasters Association.
Claire Taylor Assistant Director of Bands Director since 2009 Director in New Albany since 2010 Education: Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Mississippi State University; Associates Degree from East Central Community College; High School Diploma from Clarkdale Attendance Center College Playing Experience: MSU Wind Ensemble, Famous Maroon Band, Clarinet Choir Personal: Husband- Derek; Hometown- Meridian, MS