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Wes Morehead, Director of Bands

Mr. Morehead oversees all of the instrumental wind programs for the district. He conducts the Symphonic Band, is the visual designer for the marching band, and oversees the winter guard program. Mr. Morehead is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a BMEd and William Carey University with a MM. His professional affiliations include Phi Beta Mu, MS Bandmasters Association (MBA), Gulf Coast Band Directors Association (GCBDA), and American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA. A graduate of Castle High School in Newburgh, IN, Mr. Morehead is an alumni of Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps, Brass Theater with Canadian Brass and the Broadway production of Blast!

Dee Dee Pitts, Assistant Band Director at Gulfport High School; Middle School Band Coordinator

Ms. Pitts serves as the Assistant Director of Bands for Gulfport High School. Ms. Pitts received her Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Delta State University and her Masters of Music in Conducting Degree from the American Band College through Southern Oregon University. She is also a National Board Certified teacher. Ms. Pitts is a member of the Mississippi Bandmasters Association, American School Band Director's Association, Gulf Coast Band Director's Association where she serves as President, and Phi Beta Mu. Ms. Pitts has served as a guest clinician throughout the state of Mississippi and surrounding areas, and has consistently produced Superior bands throughout her career. She has an active private studio and is the lead Trombonist for the Coast Big Band. 

Nathan Ball, Director of Percussion

Mr. Ball oversees all of the percussion programs for the district. He is the percussion caption head for the marching band, unit director for the indoor percussion ensemble, conducts the concert percussion ensemble, and oversees the middle school percussion program. Mr. Ball is a graduate of Jones County Junior College with an Associates of Arts and the University of Mississippi with a BMEd. His professional affiliations include the Percussive Arts Society, MS Bandmasters Association (MBA), Gulf Coast Band Directors Association (GCBDA), and the Salyers Percussion Education Team. A graduate of South Jones High School in Ellisville, MS, Mr. Ball is an alumni of Forte Drum and Bugle Corps and the Mississippi All-State Lions Band.