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| Staff Page |
James was a Visual and High Brass staff member at band camp and will be returning throughout the year to help
with various rehearsals.
James A. Holmes is a 2002 Graduate of the John M. Long School of Music at Troy University, Troy AL. He is
currently in his 6th year as a band director, and is the Director of Bands at Houston Academy in Dothan, AL. Mr.
Holmes has worked as a brass instructor with many bands in Alabama, Georgia, and Flordia, including Foley HS,
Mosley HS, T.R. Miller HS, Carroll HS, Robert E. Lee HS, W.S. Neal HS, Zion Chaple HS, and Sumpter Co.
HS. In addition to serving as a camp instructor, Mr. Holmes has played with many local groups including the
Mobile Symphony, The North Flordia Philharmonic, and the Dothan Symphony Orchestra. In 2007 he traveled to
the University of Massachusetts as part of a world premiere performance at the International Trumpet Guild
Conference with the Troy University Trumpet Ensemble.
with various rehearsals.
James A. Holmes is a 2002 Graduate of the John M. Long School of Music at Troy University, Troy AL. He is
currently in his 6th year as a band director, and is the Director of Bands at Houston Academy in Dothan, AL. Mr.
Holmes has worked as a brass instructor with many bands in Alabama, Georgia, and Flordia, including Foley HS,
Mosley HS, T.R. Miller HS, Carroll HS, Robert E. Lee HS, W.S. Neal HS, Zion Chaple HS, and Sumpter Co.
HS. In addition to serving as a camp instructor, Mr. Holmes has played with many local groups including the
Mobile Symphony, The North Flordia Philharmonic, and the Dothan Symphony Orchestra. In 2007 he traveled to
the University of Massachusetts as part of a world premiere performance at the International Trumpet Guild
Conference with the Troy University Trumpet Ensemble.
| James Holmes |
Amanda Major
Mrs. Major was a High and Low Brass staff member at band camp and works with the band on a regular basis with individual
and ensemble sectionals.
Mrs. Amanda Major attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned degrees in English, Philosophy, and
Instrumental Music. Mrs. Major earned a master’s degree and is an honors graduate from the University of South Alabama.
She holds a professional membership from the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society. Mrs. Major plays french horn,
trumpet, baritone, and tuba. While in high school, Mrs. Major was a member of the Alabama All-State “Red” Band and also a
member of the two time “World Champion”, Ventures Drum and Bugle Corps from Ontario, Canada.
Mrs. Major holds an English teaching certificate in the state of Alabama. She has taught band camps and instrumental music
lessons in Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama She is presently helping teach private lessons and band sectionals for
the Foley High School Band, Elberta Middle School Band, and Foley Middle School Band.
Mrs. Major has been married to Carl Major, director of bands at Foley High School, for 15 years and has 3 children; Madison,
Carson, and Grayson Major
Mrs. Major was a High and Low Brass staff member at band camp and works with the band on a regular basis with individual
and ensemble sectionals.
Mrs. Amanda Major attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned degrees in English, Philosophy, and
Instrumental Music. Mrs. Major earned a master’s degree and is an honors graduate from the University of South Alabama.
She holds a professional membership from the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society. Mrs. Major plays french horn,
trumpet, baritone, and tuba. While in high school, Mrs. Major was a member of the Alabama All-State “Red” Band and also a
member of the two time “World Champion”, Ventures Drum and Bugle Corps from Ontario, Canada.
Mrs. Major holds an English teaching certificate in the state of Alabama. She has taught band camps and instrumental music
lessons in Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama She is presently helping teach private lessons and band sectionals for
the Foley High School Band, Elberta Middle School Band, and Foley Middle School Band.
Mrs. Major has been married to Carl Major, director of bands at Foley High School, for 15 years and has 3 children; Madison,
Carson, and Grayson Major
Daniel Holmes
Daniel was Visual and Woodwind staff member at band camp and will be returning throughout the year to help with various
rehearsals.
I currently live in Pensacola FL with my daughter Trystan, wife Christina, and our two cats. I attended Troy University
where I received my bachelors in music education. I intend to finish my masters by the summer of 2008. I have been
teaching privately at many high schools, middle schools and colleges around the Southeastern United States for about nine
years. While I was in college I had many great opportunities that I will never forget. I have played with the Temptations,
Brian McKnight, Lee Greenwood and Chris Vidala. I have also been able to be a part of many great organizations such as
Troy University “Sound of the South”, National Education Association, Alabama Education Association, Music Educators
National Conference, Alabama Music Education Association, College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate
Band, Delta Chi (fraternity for menPhi Mu Alpha (fraternity for menand Kappa Kappa Psi (national honorary
band fraternity In closing, it is my belief that all children are inherently good and with proper nurturing and guidance anything
is possible.
Daniel was Visual and Woodwind staff member at band camp and will be returning throughout the year to help with various
rehearsals.
I currently live in Pensacola FL with my daughter Trystan, wife Christina, and our two cats. I attended Troy University
where I received my bachelors in music education. I intend to finish my masters by the summer of 2008. I have been
teaching privately at many high schools, middle schools and colleges around the Southeastern United States for about nine
years. While I was in college I had many great opportunities that I will never forget. I have played with the Temptations,
Brian McKnight, Lee Greenwood and Chris Vidala. I have also been able to be a part of many great organizations such as
Troy University “Sound of the South”, National Education Association, Alabama Education Association, Music Educators
National Conference, Alabama Music Education Association, College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate
Band, Delta Chi (fraternity for menPhi Mu Alpha (fraternity for menand Kappa Kappa Psi (national honorary
band fraternity In closing, it is my belief that all children are inherently good and with proper nurturing and guidance anything
is possible.
Brandon Poiroux
Brandon was Visual and Low Brass staff member at band camp and will be returning throughout the year to help with
various rehearsals.
Troy University Brass Quintet Spring 2006 - Spring
2007
Troy University Symphony Band Fall 2005 - Spring 2007
Troy University Concert Bands Fall 2003 - Spring 2007
Sound of the South Fall 2003 - Fall 2006
Sound of the South Trombone Section Leader Fall 2006
Instructor for Theodore High School Band Camp Summer 2003 - Present
Instructor for Foley High School Band Camp Summer 2007 - Present
Instructor for Bay High School Band Camp Summer 2006
Instructor for T.R. Miller High School Band Camp Summer 2006
I will graduate in Dec. and i am going to be the G.A here for the next
two years.
Brandon was Visual and Low Brass staff member at band camp and will be returning throughout the year to help with
various rehearsals.
Troy University Brass Quintet Spring 2006 - Spring
2007
Troy University Symphony Band Fall 2005 - Spring 2007
Troy University Concert Bands Fall 2003 - Spring 2007
Sound of the South Fall 2003 - Fall 2006
Sound of the South Trombone Section Leader Fall 2006
Instructor for Theodore High School Band Camp Summer 2003 - Present
Instructor for Foley High School Band Camp Summer 2007 - Present
Instructor for Bay High School Band Camp Summer 2006
Instructor for T.R. Miller High School Band Camp Summer 2006
I will graduate in Dec. and i am going to be the G.A here for the next
two years.
Josh Scalf
Josh was Visual and Low Brass staff member at band camp and will be returning throughout the year to
help with various rehearsals.
Josh is a native of Panama City, Florida and a graduate of Bay
High School. Currently he is attending Troy University for his degree
in Music Education. He has been a member of the Troy "Sound of the
South" marching band, and is currently a performing member of the
Symphony Band, Jazz Band I, and the elite Jazz Combo. Mr. Scalf is
also a freelance trombonist across the Southeast and is a performing
member with such organizations as the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra,
Pensacola Symphony, Southeast United States Orchestra and many other
notable small ensembles. Mr. Scalf, as well as performing regularly,
spent the 2006/2007 school year teaching music at Houston Academy in
Dothan, Alabama. Mr. Scalf assists with many fine high school band
organizations across the Southeast yearly, and looks forward to a new
and wonderful relationship with the Foley High School band programs
and a continued learning experience with Mr. Carl Major.
Josh was Visual and Low Brass staff member at band camp and will be returning throughout the year to
help with various rehearsals.
Josh is a native of Panama City, Florida and a graduate of Bay
High School. Currently he is attending Troy University for his degree
in Music Education. He has been a member of the Troy "Sound of the
South" marching band, and is currently a performing member of the
Symphony Band, Jazz Band I, and the elite Jazz Combo. Mr. Scalf is
also a freelance trombonist across the Southeast and is a performing
member with such organizations as the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra,
Pensacola Symphony, Southeast United States Orchestra and many other
notable small ensembles. Mr. Scalf, as well as performing regularly,
spent the 2006/2007 school year teaching music at Houston Academy in
Dothan, Alabama. Mr. Scalf assists with many fine high school band
organizations across the Southeast yearly, and looks forward to a new
and wonderful relationship with the Foley High School band programs
and a continued learning experience with Mr. Carl Major.
Copper Atwood
Escambia County All-county Band, Colorguard Consultant for Choctawhachee World Guard, Guest Instructor Lake Charles High School, Instructor for Dance
Magic USA, Pensacola Ballet and Northwest Florida Ballet, Guest Instructor Pontotoc High School Band, Guest Instructor Intawamba Agricultural High School,
Technician for Revolution Drum and Bugle Corp and Independent Open Winterguard, Houston High School, Pine Forest High School, Amor Winterguard,
Banderas Independant A Winterguard Member, Cleveland High School, Carolina Forest High School
1995-1999 Escambia High School, Pensacola, FL § Diploma § 1999 Mira Arts Award, Colorguard captain, BETA honor president, Anchor President, ZKS
President. 1999-2003 University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL § N/A Principal clarinetist 2004-2006 University of Memphis, Memphis, TN §
Unity Independent Winterguard 2005-2006 Unity Winterguard, Choctaw, MS § Designer/ Choreographer § Drill design/Staging, Equipment writing, Overall Show
design § GCGC Silver medalist Munford High School August 2005-2006 High School Band, Munford, TN § Colorguard Director § Choreography, Training,
Design 1st place colorguard Liberty Bowl, 2nd place colorguard at Diamond on the Delta Aynor High School August 2005 High School Band, Aynor, SC §
Equipment Writer
Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps June 2003-August 2005 Memphis Youth Performing Arts Association, Collierville, TN § Colorguard Technician/ Visual
Technician 2003 2003 Div II Semifinalist § Colorguard Consultant/ Technician 2004 2004 DCI DIV II Finalist § Colorguard Caption Head 2005 2005 DIV II
Finalist
Escambia High School November 1999-Decmeber 2000 Escambia High School Marching Band the Pride, Pensacola, FL § Primary Writer and Choreographer §
Technician § Superior Colorguard FBA Marching Festival 2001, GCGC Scholastic A class Silver Medalist, 2001 WGI Semifinalist, WGI 2001 Friendship Cup
2nd place, 2001 Hoover Invitational Champion, WGI 2001 South Regional Finalist, WGI 2001 Nashville Regional Champion.
Gulf Breeze High School August 1999 - May 2003 Gulf Breeze Sound Wave Band, Gulf Breeze, FL
Colorguard Director/Facilitator
Visual Coordinator for outdoor and indoor programs
Superior colorguard FBA Marching Festival 2001,
1st Place General Effect at WGI Friendship Cup Marching Contest 2001, Superior Ensemble colorguard FBA solo and Ensemble 2003, GCGC Novice Class
Bronze Medalist 1999, Regional A Bronze Medalist 2001, Regional A Silver Medalist 2002.
Started participating in colorguard in 1996
Marched Clarinet in 1996 with Escambia High School "The Pride"
Marched Escambia High School "Donatar" 1996-1999"
Marched Banderas Winterguard 2001-2003
Music Major at University of West Florida 1999-2003 were I was a Principal Clarinetist in 2002-2003.
I have taught Escambia High School 2000-2001, Gulf Breeze High School 1999-2003, Colorguard Tech for Memphis Sound 2003-2004 Colorguard Caption Head
in 2005
Tech for Revolution Drum and Bugle Corp 2004, Colorguard Director for Munford High School, Equipment Writer for Denham Spring High School, Designer
for Unity Winterguard 2005-2006, Choreographer and Co-Designer for Amore Winterguard.
I have also worked with Houston High School, Comeux High School, Carolina Forest High School, Pine Forest High School, Woodham High School, Cleveland
High School, Pontotoc High School, Itawamba High School, Dance Magic USA., and Sam Houston High School. I am currently on staff at Revolution Drum and
Bugle Corps and I am recieving a B.A. in History from the University of West Florida and a Minor in Music.
Escambia County All-county Band, Colorguard Consultant for Choctawhachee World Guard, Guest Instructor Lake Charles High School, Instructor for Dance
Magic USA, Pensacola Ballet and Northwest Florida Ballet, Guest Instructor Pontotoc High School Band, Guest Instructor Intawamba Agricultural High School,
Technician for Revolution Drum and Bugle Corp and Independent Open Winterguard, Houston High School, Pine Forest High School, Amor Winterguard,
Banderas Independant A Winterguard Member, Cleveland High School, Carolina Forest High School
1995-1999 Escambia High School, Pensacola, FL § Diploma § 1999 Mira Arts Award, Colorguard captain, BETA honor president, Anchor President, ZKS
President. 1999-2003 University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL § N/A Principal clarinetist 2004-2006 University of Memphis, Memphis, TN §
Unity Independent Winterguard 2005-2006 Unity Winterguard, Choctaw, MS § Designer/ Choreographer § Drill design/Staging, Equipment writing, Overall Show
design § GCGC Silver medalist Munford High School August 2005-2006 High School Band, Munford, TN § Colorguard Director § Choreography, Training,
Design 1st place colorguard Liberty Bowl, 2nd place colorguard at Diamond on the Delta Aynor High School August 2005 High School Band, Aynor, SC §
Equipment Writer
Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps June 2003-August 2005 Memphis Youth Performing Arts Association, Collierville, TN § Colorguard Technician/ Visual
Technician 2003 2003 Div II Semifinalist § Colorguard Consultant/ Technician 2004 2004 DCI DIV II Finalist § Colorguard Caption Head 2005 2005 DIV II
Finalist
Escambia High School November 1999-Decmeber 2000 Escambia High School Marching Band the Pride, Pensacola, FL § Primary Writer and Choreographer §
Technician § Superior Colorguard FBA Marching Festival 2001, GCGC Scholastic A class Silver Medalist, 2001 WGI Semifinalist, WGI 2001 Friendship Cup
2nd place, 2001 Hoover Invitational Champion, WGI 2001 South Regional Finalist, WGI 2001 Nashville Regional Champion.
Gulf Breeze High School August 1999 - May 2003 Gulf Breeze Sound Wave Band, Gulf Breeze, FL
Colorguard Director/Facilitator
Visual Coordinator for outdoor and indoor programs
Superior colorguard FBA Marching Festival 2001,
1st Place General Effect at WGI Friendship Cup Marching Contest 2001, Superior Ensemble colorguard FBA solo and Ensemble 2003, GCGC Novice Class
Bronze Medalist 1999, Regional A Bronze Medalist 2001, Regional A Silver Medalist 2002.
Started participating in colorguard in 1996
Marched Clarinet in 1996 with Escambia High School "The Pride"
Marched Escambia High School "Donatar" 1996-1999"
Marched Banderas Winterguard 2001-2003
Music Major at University of West Florida 1999-2003 were I was a Principal Clarinetist in 2002-2003.
I have taught Escambia High School 2000-2001, Gulf Breeze High School 1999-2003, Colorguard Tech for Memphis Sound 2003-2004 Colorguard Caption Head
in 2005
Tech for Revolution Drum and Bugle Corp 2004, Colorguard Director for Munford High School, Equipment Writer for Denham Spring High School, Designer
for Unity Winterguard 2005-2006, Choreographer and Co-Designer for Amore Winterguard.
I have also worked with Houston High School, Comeux High School, Carolina Forest High School, Pine Forest High School, Woodham High School, Cleveland
High School, Pontotoc High School, Itawamba High School, Dance Magic USA., and Sam Houston High School. I am currently on staff at Revolution Drum and
Bugle Corps and I am recieving a B.A. in History from the University of West Florida and a Minor in Music.