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Chad Austin
Mr. Austin is currently in his sixth year as assistant director at Warren
Central. He
serves as the director of the Symphonic band and the instructor of percussion at
all grade levels. Mr. Austin is a native of Forest, Mississippi where he
graduated from Forest High School. His college career began at East Central
Community College where he was a member of the “Wall O Sound” Drumline and
Percussion Ensemble. Mr. Austin continued his education at Mississippi State
University where he acquired his bachelor’s degree in music education. While at
Mississippi State, he was a member of the Famous Maroon Band, Wind Ensemble, and
Percussion Ensemble. Under his direction, the marching percussion at Warren
Central has earned numerous high percussion awards and superior ratings. Also
under his direction, both the Concert and Symphonic bands have earned superior
ratings at state and local festivals. In the spring of 2007,2008, and 2009
Mr. Austin served as the percussion coordinator and conductor for the
Mississippi All-State Concert Band Percussion Ensemble. In 2009 he served as
percussion director on the staff of the Mississippi Lions All State Band. His
professional affiliations include the Mississippi Bandmasters Association,
Percussive Arts Society. Mr. Austin also serves as an artist for Yamaha and
Innovative Percussion. Chad currently resides
in Pearl, Mississippi with his wife Renee and their two pets Roscoe and Annie.
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