Directors

Mr. Ratliff is the Head Band Director at Conway High School, where he directs the Wampus Cat Marching Band and the Symphonic Band. He oversees all aspects of the program and teaches beginning woodwinds and 7th grade band at Ruth Doyle Middle School. His primary instrument is the Saxophone.

Mrs. Cook directs the 8th Grade Blue Band at Conway Junior High School. Additionally, she teaches beginning woodwinds and 7th grade band at Carl Stuart Middle School. Her primary instrument is the Clarinet.

Mr. Cunningham directs the Sophomore Band at Conway High School, oversees the Courtside Cats Pep Band, and assists with the Wampus Cat Marching Band. He also teaches beginning brass and clarinet at Simon Middle School, as well as 7th grade band. His primary instrument is the Trumpet.

Mr. Hines is the percussion coordinator for the band program. In addition to those duties, he teaches beginning flute, saxophone, and percussion at Simon Middle School, as well as 7th Grade Band. His primary instrument is percussion.

Mr. Johnson co-directs the Freshman Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band at Conway Junior High. He teaches beginning brass and percussion at Carl Stuart Middle School, as well as 7th grade band. Additionally, Mr. Johnson directs the High School Jazz Band. His primary instrument is the Trombone.

Mrs. Lacy directs the 8th Grade White Band at Conway Junior High. She is the color guard coordinator for the Freshman and High School Marching Bands and teaches beginning woodwinds at Courtway Middle School, as well as 7th grade band. Her primary instrument is the Clarinet.

Mrs. Spainhour co-directs the Freshman Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band at Conway Junior High. She also teaches beginning brass and percussion at Ruth Doyle Middle School, as well as 7th grade band. Her primary instrument is the French Horn.

Mr. Taylor is the assistant director of the Wampus Cat Marching Band and directs the Concert Band at Conway High School. Additionally, he teaches beginning brass and percussion at Courtway Middle School, as well as 7th grade band. He also directs the Junior High Jazz Band. His primary instrument is the Trombone.