Band Staff

JP Davis - Assistant Band Director

A graduate of Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, GA, Mr. Davis earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of South Carolina in 2017 and is working on his Masters degree at Florida State University. At USC, he served as the drum major for the marching band for three years and studied saxophone with Dr. Cliff Leaman. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi, NAfME, and SCBDA. Mr. Davis is currently serving in his 5th year at Mauldin High School.

Matt Gill - Marching Band Music Technician

Mr. Gill is currently in his 10th year as the band director for Greer Middle School and his second year as the music tech for Mauldin High School. Mr. Gill earned his Bachelor of Music degree at Furman University, studying trumpet with Dr. Gary Malvern. He also spent four seasons marching with the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Gill is a member of NAfME, SCBDA, Phi Mu Alpha, and the International Trumpet Guild.

Les Burgess - Marching Band Visual Technician

Mr. Burgess earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Policial Science at the University of South Carolina and a Master of Education degree at Converse College. He currently works at Project HOPE Foundation. Mr. Burgess has earned five 3A State Championships with his work with Greer High School and Blue Ridge High School. He is in his 4th year as the marching tech for Mauldin High School.

Chris Grant - Color Guard instructor

Alex Kelley - Percussion instructor - Battery

Taylor Strutton - Percussion instructor - Front ensemble

A.J. Pace - Marching show and drill designer