Mr. Eugene Grandy is the Director of Bands at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School. His duties include the Marching Bulldog Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble. Mr. Grandy earned his bachelor's degree from Norfolk State University, where he studied the Euphonium and Marched in the Spartan “Legion” Marching Band (Euphonium Section Leader 2006-2007). Mr. Grandy also received his teacher certification in Music Education from Fayetteville State University, where he was a Graduate Assistant for two years. Prior to joining the staff at SRMHS, Mr. Grandy served as a band director in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District from 2016 through 2020. Mr. Grandy is a member of the NC Music Educators Association, the NC Bandmasters Association, the NC Show-style Band Directors Association, and Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Incorporated.

Ms. Dezirray Watson is the Bulldog Band Auxiliary Coordinator. Auxiliary includes dancers (majorette) and flag (color guard). Ms. Watson, an SRMHS alum, earned her bachelor's degree from Winston-Salem State University, where she studied Special Education (K-12) and marched for four years in the Red Sea of Sound as a Scarlet Lace dancer. Prior to joining the staff at SRMHS, Ms. Watson actively volunteered with SRMHS Emotion Dance Company for 14 years. Ms. Watson is also a member of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority.

Mr. Bishop was Born and Raised in Norfolk, VA. He moved to Raleigh, NC in 2014 to Accept a Music Scholarship at Shaw University. He graduated in Fall 2020 and he started working immediately. After the pandemic's issues slowed, He reached out to Mr. Grandy to volunteer his time and help rebuild the Percussion Section. He's been involved with marching percussion since 2008 and his passion goes much farther than just playing at home. Teaching this program fulfills who he is and what he stand for.