Chad Austin
Mr. Austin is currently in his third 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 consistently earned superior ratings. The drumline also finished in 2nd place at the 2006 Pearl Marching Invitational. Also under his direction, both the Concert and Symphonic bands have earned superior ratings at  festival. In the spring of 2007, Mr. Austin served as the percussion coordinator and conductor for the 2007 Mississippi All-State Concert Band Percussion Ensemble. His professional affiliations include the Mississippi Bandmasters Association and educator artist endorser  for Innovative Percussion Inc.  Mr. Austin currently resides in Pearl, Mississippi with his wife Renee and their two cats Oliver and Annie. Mr. Austin is very excited to be a part of the "Big Blue"  band family.

 

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