SCHS Band Staff
Adam Clark
Director of Bands at SCHS
A graduate of Union University, Mr. Clark was an educator in the Sumner County School system for eighteen years before taking the role as marching band program coordinator for Hendersonville High School. While serving as band director his bands were selected for performance at the State Concert festival multiple times receiving superior awards, competed across the Mid-South in both local marching contests and in the USBands circuit.
Mr. Clark is a member of MTSBOA, TMEA, NAfME, and TBA. He is also a member of the Gulf-Coast Judges Association adjudicating fall and winter programs across the country. He serves as a consultant and designer for several programs across the south. Mr. Clark lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife and three children.
Casey Long
Visual Caption Head - Marching Band
Cayce Long, is a Nashville native who brings over 15 years of teaching experience in the marching arts to his role as Ensemble Director and Visual Captionhead of the Obsidian Winds organization. His passion for teaching, consulting, and designing for award-winning ensembles across middle Tennessee, including at Goodpasture Christian School and Station Camp High School, has earned him recognition for his visual expertise. Under his direction, numerous ensembles have achieved top honors in visual performance.
Cayce’s background includes an internship with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, one of the premier organizations in the pageantry world, which helped to shape his approach to teaching. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in film and photography, which informs his creative approach to visual storytelling in ensemble performances.
In addition to his roles at Obsidian Winds, Cayce works full-time as a Senior Communications Specialist for Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. His experience in both the communications field and the marching arts makes him a dynamic leader in the pageantry community.
Billy Howell
Brass Caption Head
Billy Howell is an accomplished marching arts instructor with over eight years of experience teaching at several high schools, including Goodpasture, Station Camp, Cambridge High School, and Greenbrier High School. A former member of elite ensembles like Santa Clara Vanguard, the Cavaliers, and Music City, he specializes in trumpet and is dedicated to inspiring young musicians to excel and develop their skills in the marching arts.
Chris Earl
Assistant Director of Bands at SCHS & SCMS Band Director
Chris Earl spent 4 years as a Music Education student at Middle Tennessee State University. During his time there he studied percussion under Lalo Davila, Julie Davila, Brian Mueller, and Russell Wharton.
He was the Head Percussion Instructor/Arranger at Gallatin High School from 2018-2021. He has also been on staff with Station Camp Indoor since the 2019 season. He was the battery caption head for Creekside Independent and currently holds the title of percussion caption head at Station Camp High School for the fall marching band program. Chris held the position of Band Director at Shafer Middle School in Gallatin, TN. Currently Chris is the Band Director at Station Camp Middle school and the Assistant Band Director at Station Camp High School.
Chris’ marching experience began as a member of the quad line for 2 years at McGavock High School before switching to snare for his final 2 seasons. Following high school he was a member of the snareline at Music City Drum Corp in ‘18 and ‘19, MTSU’s “Band of Blue” snareline in ‘18 and ‘19, as well as Audio Theater in ‘19 and ‘20.
James Millis
Assistant Visual Caption Head - Marching Band
James is a passionate and accomplished leader in the marching arts, with a rich performance history that began with a five-year tenure with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps from 2000 to 2004. A brass player by trade, he then picked up the the sticks for a single season performing with Moxie Audio Theater (PIW) on the bassline in 2005. He then further expanded his performance experience by marching with Music City Legend Drum and Bugle Corps (DCA) in 2005 and 2006.
As a designer and educator, James has led multiple ensembles to success over the past 20 years. These successes include WGI percussion independent A class finalists, Tennessee state marching band championships, and BOA class championships. James has also served as a visual adjudicator in Tennessee and Kentucky.
A graduate of Obion County Central High School, James holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Master's degree in Management and Leadership. He resides outside Nashville TN with his wife and child, where he continues his involvement in the marching arts while furthering his career in renewable energy leadership.