This article contains information regarding the new Sparkman HS Head Director of Bands, Mr. Brenton Nash.
We are excited to announce our new head director of bands, Mr. Brenton Nash! Please help us in welcoming him into the Sparkman Family!
Mr. Nash would like to meet the student leadership team for the entire band at a work day on Monday, June 13th from 10a-3p (lunch 12:00-1:30, not provided).
Mr. Nash would like to meet the ENTIRE 2022 Marching Senators on Thursday, June 16th from 6:00-7:00 pm in the SHS Band Room!
Please see below for more information about Mr. Nash:
Mr. Nash is originally from Madison, Alabama and is extremely excited to come home and take over the outstanding program at Sparkman High School. He attended the University of Alabama where he earned a degree in Instrumental Music Education in 2018. Mr. Nash spent his first year at Oak Mountain Middle School as the Assistant Band/Choir Director. He then took over as the Head Band Director at Winfield City High School in Winfield, Alabama. Mr. Nash has been at Winfield for the last 3 years.
During his time at the University of Alabama, he played trombone in various musical ensembles. He participated in the Million Dollar Band, the UA Trombone Choir, the Jazz Ensemble, and various concert ensembles. Mr. Nash also served as the state Secretary and Treasurer for the collegiate division of the Alabama Music Educator’s Association. He is also a proud member of the Omicron Phi chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America.
While in college, Mr. Nash was involved with Drum Corps International. In 2015, he marched baritone with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps from Denver, Colorado. The Blue Knights had a historic season that year, finishing 6th place which was the highest placement in corps history. In 2016, he marched euphonium with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps from Canton, Ohio for his age-out season. That summer, the Bluecoats won their first DCI World Championship, also winning the Donald Angelica General Effect Caption Award. Additionally, Mr. Nash was awarded Brass Rookie of the Year by the Bluecoats Brass Staff. After aging out, Mr. Nash was on staff with Music City Drum and Bugle Corps during the summer of 2017, serving as the assistant visual caption head as well as a low brass tech for the corps.