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Achievements
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The following awards below were achieved as band director at Harris Middle School, LaVergne High School and James Lawson High School.
Professional Organizations
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America
Music Educators National Association
Tri-Lakes Band Directors Association
Middle TN School Band & Orchestra Association
Tennessee Music National Association
National Association for Music Education
Nominated for Grammy Music Educator Award
American School Band Directors Association
Nashville African American Wind Symphony (Conductor/Board Member)
Teacher of the Month for November (2023). J Harmon Home Team
Nominated for the William P. Foster Community Project Development Award
Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity
Music Greeks Under 40 Society
Harris Middle School
2012-2016
Band Program
2013
Trill and Thrills Concert Festival
Superior Ratings in Performance
2014
Concert Performance Assessment (CPA)
Good Rating in Performance
Superior Rating in Sight Reading
Trill and Thrills Concert Festival
Superior Ratings in Performance
2015
Concert Performance Assessment
Good Rating in Performance
Superior Rating in Sight Reading
Trill and Thrills Concert Festival
Superior Ratings in Performance
2016
Concert Performance Assessment
Good Rating in Performance
Superior Rating in Sight Reading
Trill and Thrills Concert Festival
Superior Ratings in Performance
LaVergne H.S
2016- 2025
Concert Band/Wind Ensemble
2017 Concert Band/Wind Ensemble
Upper Cumberland Concert Festival (UCCF)
Superior Ratings Performance
Concert Performance Assessment (CPA)
Excellent Ratings Performance
Superior Rating Sight Reading
2018 Concert Band/Wind Ensemble
UCCF
Superior Ratings Performance
CPA
Excellent Ratings Performance
Superior Rating Sight Reading
2019 Concert Band/Wind Ensemble
UCCF
Superior Ratings Performance
CPA
Excellent Ratings Performance
Superior Rating Sight Reading
Franklin H.S Symphonic Band Festival
Inaugural Performance (Concert Band)
2020 Concert Band/Wind Ensemble
CPA
Superior Ratings Performance
Superior Rating Sight Reading
*Invited to perform at APSU Statewide Concert Festival
TN Sweepstakes
2021 Wind Ensemble
Virtual CPA
Superior Ratings Performance
*Performed Closing Session at TSBA
2022 Wind Ensemble
UCCF
Superior Rating
CPA (Concert Band and Wind Ensemble)
Excellent Ratings Performance
Superior Rating Sight Reading
2023 Wind Ensemble/Concert Band
UCCF
Superior Rating (both groups)
CPA Concert Band
Excellent Rating (Performance)
Superior Rating (Sight Reading)
CPA Wind Ensemble
Superior Rating (Performance)
Superior Rating (Sight Reading)
James Lawson High School
2025 - Present
Concert Band
Spring 2026 Concert Band
CPA
Superior Rating (Performance)
Superior Rating (Sight Reading)
TN Sweepstakes
Music in the Parks (Kings Island, Ohio)
Performance (2nd Place, Excellent Rating)
2024 Wind Ensemble/Concert Band
CPA Concert Band
Superior Rating (Performance)
Excellent Rating (Sight Reading)
CPA Wind Ensemble
Superior Rating (Performance)
Excellent Rating (Sight Reading)
2025 Wind Ensemble/Concert Band
Tri-Lakes Concert Festival
Concert Band: Superior Ratings
Wind Ensemble: Superior Ratings
Upper Cumberland Concert Festival
Concert Band: Superior Ratings
Wind Ensemble: Superior Ratings
LaVergne High School
2016 - 2025
Marching Band
2016
Choctaw Classic
1st Place in Class D
5th Place Overall
2017
Middle Tennessee Small Band Championship
2nd Place Band in Class AAAA
Division 3 Champion
2020
Lebanon Blue Devils Virtual Invitational
3rd Place Band in Class B
2021
Trousdale Co. Yellow Jacket Invitational
1st Place Band in Class B
4th Place Overall
APSU Mid – South Invitational
1st Place Music in Class B
2022
Old Timer Day Parade
3rd Place Marching Band
Station Camp Marching Invitational
1st Place Percussion in Class C
1st Place Color Guard in Class C
Pulaski Classic Invitational
1st Place Band in Class D
1st Place Percussion in Class D
1st Place Drum Major in Class D
2nd Place Color Guard in Class D
Forrest Tournament of Bands
1st Place Drum Major
1st Place Percussion
2nd Place Color Guard
3rd Place Band
2023 Results
Bandapalooze
1st Place Percussion
3rd Place Color Guard
1st Place Band
Stones River Classic
1st Place Percussion
2nd Place Color Guard
3rd Place Band
Stones River Championship
4th Place Percussion
4th Place Color Guard
4th Place Band
Concert Performance Assessment
Concert Band and Wind Ensemble
Superior Ratings: Performance
Excellent Rating: Sight Reading
Viewer's Choice Awards BOTB Results
"Best Band Award"
2024 Results
1st Place LaVergne Fall Festival Parade
Stones River Championship
1st Place Music
2nd Place Visuals
2nd Place Band
Columbia Invitational Marching Band Competition:
2nd Place Music
2nd Overall
Forrest Tournament of Bands
1st Place Color Guard
1st Place Percussion
2nd Place Band
Overall Ranking (out of 18 band)
3rd place Cologuard (Overall Ranking)
3rd place Percussion (Overall Ranking)
4th place Band (overall Ranking)
Pulaski Classic Invitational
2nd Place Music
1st Place Visuals
1st Place Percussion
2nd Place Cologuard
2nd Place Band
Won the Ralph Hardner Award for most dedicated and hard work ethic band program.
Ranked 5th out of 18 Bands.
2025 Results
Cane Ridge Rhythmic Raven Jamboree
2nd Placed Band
Viewer's Choice Battle of the Bands
Six Flags Over Georgia
Saturday April 25th, 2025
1st Place Band - GRAND CHAMPION
James Lawson High School
2025 - Present
Marching Band
John A Merritt Classic Showcase
2nd Place Band in Class B
2025 Bands at the Rock
4th Place Band in Class C
3rd Place Color Guard/Majorettes
TSU Homecoming Parade Competition
2nd Place Band
USBands Championship Southeastern (STATS), 2025
1st Place Band (STATS Category) Grand Champions
2nd Place Color Guard
2nd Place Percussion
615 Battle of the Drummers (Drumline Battle), 2026
2nd Place in Class AA
2026 Cane Ridge Jamboree
1st Place Band in Tier 1
1st Place Drumline Overall
2nd Place Band Overall
What Our Current Students Saying
Clarinet Player : Student
"My favorite teacher is Mr. Callahan. He's always kind, nice, and patient. He keeps the class light and fun, even on the tough days."