South Point Band Staff
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Mr. Brent Hunt Band Director Mr. Hunt was announced as the South Point Local Schools Band Director during the summer of 2007. He previously served as the Band Director at Green Local Schools. A more detailed bio will be available in the future. - Contact Mr. Hunt at 377-4323, Monday-Friday 1:00 - 2:30pm. - E-mail him at bhunt@southpoint.k12.oh.us.
Mrs. Anne Barnett Color Guard Advisor Mrs. Barnett has been employed in the South Point School System for many years. She previously served as the secretary at SPMS. Having finished her Bachelor's Degree in Education, she now serves as a Substitute Teacher for the district.
Mr. Josh Lear Guard Instructor -
Mr. Jamie Martin Percussion Instructor Jamie first served as South Point's Percussion Instructor during the 2007 marching season. He is the Co-Founder, Director, Battery Arranger and Tenor Technician for the Optima Indoor Percussion Ensemble. In 1992, Jamie was a member of the National Champion Morehead State University Indoor Marching Percussion Ensemble. He has performed with the New Orleans Philharmonic (LA), the Lynchburg Symphony (VA), the Roanoke Symphony (VA), the New River Chamber Winds (VA), the Flat Baroque Marimba Quartet (WVA), and currently performs on drum set with pianist Shane Kiester (internationally known for his recordings/tours with Elvis Presley, Billy Joel, Elton John, Celine Dion and Amy Grant). Jamie has studied percussion with Frank Oddis (Morehead State University), Al Wojtera (Radford University), Ben Miller (Marshall University), Steve Hall (Marshall University), conducting/composition with internationally recognized conductor/composer Mark Camphouse (Radford University) and marimba exclusively with keyboard virtuoso Gordon Stout (Ithaca College of Music). As a clinician/educator, Jamie has presented both marimba and marching percussion clinics in multiple states up and down the east coast and has been a featured marimba clinician for both the West Virginia and Virginia Days of Percussion in past years. He has been a selected performer for numerous master classes on marimba by such artists as Gordon Stout, Andy Harnsberger, and Nexus. Mr. Martin also placed 8th at the 1996 PASIC College Keyboard Competition in Nashville, TN. Jamie currently resides in Wheelersburg, Ohio with his wife Leslie. Mr. Martin is currently an education endorser/clinician for Pro-Mark sticks and mallets.
Mr. Matt Voiers Woodwind Instructor -
Mr. Ryan Bond Brass Instructor -
Mr. Timothy Litteral Communications Specialist A graduate of Shawnee State University, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English, with a concentration in Secondary Education and a Minor in Communications. I currently serve as a Substitute Teacher in the South Point, Ashland, and Russell School Districts. I am also pursuing my Master's Degree at Marshall University in Secondary Education, with a concentration is Educational Computing (technology). On a volunteer basis, I have assisted the band in various capacities since the Fall of 2002. For the past two years, my primary role has been coordinating communications for our program. My current responsibilities include maintaining the band's Web site, which I have done for six years, publishing the monthly newsletter, and assisting with media relations. I have also held offices in the Band Boosters in the past, including First Vice President for two years and Interim-President. I have approximately nine years experience in webpage design and maintenance. Currently, I also serve as the Website Administrator for the Ashland Girls' Basketball team, where I design and maintain the team's website. I graduated from South Point High School in 2002 and am an alumnus of the South Point Marching Band, where I was a member from 1998-2002. - You may contact me at spbcommunications@yahoo.com.
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