Band Director
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Michael Wilson began teaching at Houston High School in the Fall of 2003. He is from Tupelo, Mississippi, where he began his musical career at the age of 12 playing the French Horn. In 2000 he graduated from Delta State University, Cleveland, MS, with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. While at DSU he was selected by the music faculty to perform on the annual Honor's Recital, a prestigious event. He is currently in pursuit of the Master of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Memphis. The marching arts are Mr. Wilson's professional passion. He was a member of the Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps, Montgomery, AL, from 1995-1997. In 1997 he was selected mellophone section leader. In 1998 he was a member of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, Rockford, IL, also playing mellophone. Mr. Wilson served as the Assistant Band Director at Houston High School. During the marching season he assisted in the planning and implementation of the marching band program. During the concert season he conducted the Symphonic Band. Also during the spring semester, Mr. Wilson was heavily involved in the Houston Indoor Percussion Ensemble, teaching and cleaning drill as well as providing creative ideas to the ensemble director. He was also the General Music teacher at Houston High in addition to teaching band. Prior to arriving at Houston High School, Mr. Wilson served as Head Band Director at Shannon High School in Shannon, MS. He is a member of several professional organizations including WTSBOA, TMEA, and MENC. He is married to a wonderful woman, Jan Wilson. They live in Collierville and have two beagles named Scout and Daisy. |
