Mr. Ford is entering his third year as Director of Bands at Nashville High School. He received his B.A. in Music Performance from Louisiana Tech University, B.M.E. in Music Education from the University of Central Arkansas, and his M.M. in Conducting from the University of Central Arkansas. Mr. Ford's teaching responsibilities including directing the Wind Ensemble, assisting with Junior High Concert Band, co-teaching Beginning Band, and Music Appreciation. Under his direction, the high school instrumental ensembles have received consistent superior ratings and have made an undeniable musical statement across the state of Arkansas. 

Mr. Sanders is entering his third year as Director of Bands for Nashville Junior High School. He received his B.A. in Music from Thomas Edison State College, and his M.M. in Performance from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He also completed additional music studies for Bachelors Degree at Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana College, and then at the Doctoral level in Tuba Performance at the University of North Texas. Mr. Sanders' teaching responsibilities include assisting with the HS Wind Ensemble, directing the 7th and 8th grade bands, and co-teaching Beginning Band. Under his direction, the junior high received the schools first ever sweepstakes award in 2023 and continues to push the students to be at the forefront of music education here in Arkansas.

Mr. Claude Smith is a retired veteran band director having served Searcy School District for over 40 years as both band director and principal. Mr. Smith's reputation as a band director is known throughout the state of Arkansas, with his ensembles having received consistent superior awards and ratings. In his retirement, Mr. Smith now supervises student teacher within the region, coaches bands, performs, and teaches private lessons. Mr. Smith has been an invaluable asset to the Nashville Bands program, frequently appearing as a guest conductor with the Wind Ensemble.

Mr. Goff is a Nashville High School graduate and is a member of the IT department for Howard Memorial Hospital. He coaches the drumline for the marching band and oversees all aspects of percussion needs for the marching season.