Bob Jones Percussion Ensemble
The Bob Jones High School Percussion Ensemble has a rich tradition of excellence and is considered one of the premier high school percussion ensembles in the state of Alabama. Whether it is on the football field, indoor arena, or concert stage, the percussion ensemble always excels at the highest of levels. The Bob Jones High School Percussion Ensemble prides itself on developing well rounded percussionists and strives to expose its members to a variety of different percussive settings and demands. Past members of this great organization have gone on to excel in both outdoor and indoor percussion activities as well as pursued percussion opportunities at the collegiate level. On the football field, The Bob Jones High School Battery and Front ensemble are well known for pushing the envelope and have been honored at many local and regional competitions, receiving numerous high percussion awards. In the indoor arena, the ensemble has been a constant innovative force in not only the region but also on the national stage. The Bob Jones Winter Drumline have medaled at the South Eastern Color Guard Championships numerous times as well as are two- time open class finalists at the Winter Guard International World Championships. Not only has the ensemble repeatedly raised the bar in both the outdoor and indoor activities, they have also represented their band program well at local and regional concert festivals, contributing to the band’s numerous superior awards. The concert percussion ensemble is also a main stage in the program’s repertoire. Members are exposed to a variety of different styles and explore both classic and modern percussion music. The students do a tremendous job balancing all aspects of the program to include a Fall Football marching show, a Fall Competition marching show, a Spring competitive indoor drumline program, 2 concert band programs, 2 jazz bands, and a concert percussion ensemble; all the while constantly seeking out new opportunities and striving to achieve at the highest of levels in every ensemble.
The percussion program is directed by Mr. Kevin Smart. Mr. Smart received his degree in Music Education from Tennessee Technological University, where he studied under Dr. Eric Willie. Over the years, Mr. Smart has worked with several Middle Tennessee area band programs, including the award winning Mt. Juliet High School Band of Gold and Winter Drum line. There he served in several capacities, including percussion arranger, percussion caption head, and instructor. Upon graduation, Mr. Smart became the Assistant Band Director at Fulton High School in Knoxville, TN. There, he headed up both the marching band program as well as percussion studies for the band, including the creation of an indoor drumline program.
As a performer, Mr. Smart was a member of the world renowned Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from 2002-2003, and Music City Mystique Winter Drum line from 2001- 2002. As a student at Tennessee Technological
University, Mr. Smart was an active member of the Tennessee Tech. Concert band and Percussion Ensemble, and served as both instructor and arranger for the TTU drum line.
Kevin is a native of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. He currently lives with his wife, April, in Madison, AL where he is the Assistant Director of Bands at Bob Jones High School. Here he co-directs the marching band, directs the concert band, and oversees the instruction of the percussion department. Kevin is an Innovative Percussion endorsed educator and currently serves on the executive board for the Southeastern Colorguard Circuit.
Concert Program
Friday, 9:15 AM BJCC East Ballroom
Persistence
....................................................................Bryan Blume ..................................................Tapspace Publications
Amidst..............................................................................John Ling ....................................................Tapspace Publications The River
.......................................................................Seth Adams....................................................Tapspace Publications
Rain..............................................................................Stuart P. O'Neil.................................................Tapspace Publications Seeing The World
..........................................................Matt Moore ......................................................C. Alan Publications
Xylophonia......................................................Joe Green/ Arr. by Bob Becker
.................Keyboard Percussion Publications Catching Shadows.........................................................Ivan
Trevino......................................self-published by Ivan Travino All Night Long (All Night)
.............Lionel Ritchie/ Arr. by John R.
Hearnes...Brockman Music/Brenda Ritchie Publishing
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