Directors and Staff
Trevor Baxter
Director of Bands
Trevor Baxter is currently in his 20th year of teaching and educating young musicians. A native of Columbia, Tennessee, Mr. Baxter oversees the Marching Band, Concert Bands, Jazz Bands and Percussion Sections of the Columbia Central Band. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Middle Tennessee State University, has also studied at Blair School of Music (Vanderbilt) with Dr. Bill Wiggins, and at Albany State University under the late Mr. Jesse Walker. Mr. Baxter has also studied with Mr. Bill Hull, Mr. Tom Tucker, Mr. Phillip Brown, Mr. Richard Murphy, and the late Dr. Robert Lawrence.
Mr. Baxter served as Director of Bands at Albany High School in Albany, Georgia from 2006 to 2016 where he conducted the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Small Ensembles, and Percussion Ensemble. During his tenure at AHS the band consistently performed Georgia Level 6 literature and received superior ratings at all adjudicated events.
As an arranger, composer, and percussion instructor Mr. Baxter is often sought after to teach, adjudicate, and consult.
Mr. Baxter’s professional affiliations include memberships with Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Percussive Arts Society, Georgia Music Educators Association, Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Tennessee Music Educators Association, the National Association for Music Educators, and most recently been the American School Band Directors Association.
Mr. Baxter served as Director of Bands at Albany High School in Albany, Georgia from 2006 to 2016 where he conducted the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Small Ensembles, and Percussion Ensemble. During his tenure at AHS the band consistently performed Georgia Level 6 literature and received superior ratings at all adjudicated events.
As an arranger, composer, and percussion instructor Mr. Baxter is often sought after to teach, adjudicate, and consult.
Mr. Baxter’s professional affiliations include memberships with Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Percussive Arts Society, Georgia Music Educators Association, Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Tennessee Music Educators Association, the National Association for Music Educators, and most recently been the American School Band Directors Association.
Sarah Thomas
Assistant Band Director
Sarah Thomas is currently in her 3rd year of teaching. Originally from the Memphis area, she found her home here in the middle Tennessee area when she attended Middle Tennessee State University and received her degree in instrumental music education in 2019.
Her first two years of teaching she served as an elementary general music teacher in Rutherford County schools. More recently she was the director of bands at Marshall County High School for the fall 2021 season.
Empowering students through music is Mrs. Thomas' passion in music education. The life skills, interpersonal skills, and self-awareness gained through performing in a musical ensemble are fundamental to her philosophy of teaching. Her professional affiliations include the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Tennessee Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Educators
Her first two years of teaching she served as an elementary general music teacher in Rutherford County schools. More recently she was the director of bands at Marshall County High School for the fall 2021 season.
Empowering students through music is Mrs. Thomas' passion in music education. The life skills, interpersonal skills, and self-awareness gained through performing in a musical ensemble are fundamental to her philosophy of teaching. Her professional affiliations include the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Tennessee Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Educators
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Coordinators
Corey Miller
Color Guard Coordinator
- * Choreograph and write all guard work
- * Set up rifle/ flag fundamentals
- * Help run day to day rehearsals
- * Assist with Band warm-ups and Guard Body
Technicians
Josef Eastep
Horn Line Tech
- * Teaches and reinforces brass technique
- * Tone Production
- * Helps with horn line drill
- * Assist with running brass sectionals
Parker Fleming
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Music has always been a big part of my family, but it didn’t really interest me until I went to a high school marching band practice. I joined my high school marching band my sophomore year and have done it all the way till my DCI/WGI age out with the quad drums. I am the Percussion Coordinator and Drumline instructor for Columbia Central High School. This is my first year teaching here and I am looking forward too many more. Favorite rudiment: a cheese-nuh-chuda |
Reese Fleming
my name is Reese Fleming. I am the front ensemble instructor for Columbia Central this year. Music has been apart of my entire life, from my parents playing us Michael Jackson to playing instruments myself. I spent several years in the Mount Juliet band playing marimba, vibraphone, and marching snare drum. I have spent 1 season so far marching with MCDC and plan on marching this upcoming WGI Season. I can’t wait for this season and where it takes us, and look forward to many more!