Aaron T Cunningham, Director of Bands
Mr. Cunningham started his time at Tates Creek High School in 2007 as the Associate Director. He became the Director of Bands in 2015. He holds a Bachelors of Music Education from Western Kentucky University and a Masters in Education from Georgetown College.
Brent Hunt, Associate Director of Bands
Mr. Hunt has been at Tates Creek High School since 2023 and has been teaching since 2000. His most recent school prior to Tates Creek was Russell Independent High School. He holds degrees from Capital Conservatory and Morehead State University.
Brian Flack, Percussion Director
Brian Flack is the Percussion Caption Head for Tates Creek High School, where he has been for over 20 years. He also helps with percussion instruction at our feeder middles school, Southern Middle and Tates Creek Middle. He is also a published percussion arranger and a staff writer for Fannin Music Productions which specializes in arrangements and shows for marching bands.
Josh Lear, Color Guard Director
Josh Lear is the Color Guard Caption Head at Tates Creek High School, a position he began in 2025. Mr. Lear is a graduate of Henry Clay HIgh School. He has over 20 year of experience performing and teaching color at highly successful groups.