In this clip, Preston is rehearsing Arabian Dances by Roland Barrett. 

This ensemble is focusing on articulations and stylistic feel that make up this piece. Preston is teaching the components of this particular style.

In this clip, Preston is rehearsing On A Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss by David R. Holsinger. 

Using a basketball, Preston is teaching ensemble entrances and starting notes together. This technique can then be applied directly to watching a conductor while playing.

Watch the University of Tennessee Single Reed Day Honors Ensemble perform the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite conducted by and arranged by Preston Turner.

Dr. Allison Adams, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Saxophone, invited Preston to be the guest conductor for the 2026 Honors Ensemble. He is the only undergraduate to ever be invited to rehearse and conduct this ensemble.

Watch the University of Tennessee Saxophone Ensemble perform David Maslanka's, Give Us This Day, A Short Symphony, conducted and arranged by Preston. He taught this piece and performed it after only six rehearsals with the ensemble.

From 2021 to present, Preston has served as an arranger-in-residence for UT, writing and transcribing wind band music, halftime shows, and stand tunes, constituting around 25% of music performed on gamedays. 

In 2024, Dr.  Michael Stewart, Director of the Pride of the Southland Band, entrusted Preston with task of custom arranging and updating many of the school songs and the entirety of Pregame, including the current edition of "Rocky Top."

Watch the 2025 edition of Pregame performed by the University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Band arranged by Preston Turner.