![]() He was a member of the Houston-based woodwind quintets Scirocco Hughes has performed numerous solo and chamber recitals consisting Oboe and English Horn with orchestras throughout Texas and has had extensive chamber He is completing a doctorateĪt the University of Houston and loves teaching and performing. Kerry Hughes Adjunct Faculty Send an Email Kerry Hughes joined the faculty at Navarro College in 2016. He is a member of the College Band DirectorsĪssociation, the Percussive Arts Society, the Jazz Education Network, the NationalĪssociation for Music Education, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Kappa Kappa Psi. Illinois University, and holds a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conductingįrom the University of Nebraska Omaha. He has also pursued graduate studies in Theory and Composition at Northern Nutting is a graduate of Drake University, holding a Bachelors Degree in Percussion Is an active conductor and clinician, having directed college and high school ensemblesĪt professional conferences throughout the Midwest and on stages in France and Switzerland. In addition to his performance experience, Mr. To perform with such notables as Willie Thomas, Bunkie Green, Mike Metheny, Pete Christlieb,įrank Mantooth and John Fedchock. The Des Moines Symphony, and the Bob Weast Big Band. University Jazz Ensemble, the University of Nebraska Omaha Symphonic Wind Ensemble, The Northeast Missouri State (now Truman State) University Jazz Ensemble, the Drake As a percussionist he has performed with a wide variety of well-known ensembles including Prior to his position at Navarro, he served as theĭirector of Athletic Bands at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He currently serves as the Associate Director of Bands and Director of PercussionĪctivities at Navarro College. Nutting has spent the past twenty years working as an Educator, Arranger, Drillĭesigner, Program Coordinator, and Adjudicator throughout the Midwest and in Texas. Timothy Nutting Associate Director of Bands Phone: (903) 875-7633 Send an Email Mr. Buckrucker now lives in Corsicana, TX with his wife Jessica and their daughter, Music Educators National Conference, National Association for Music Education, Collegeīand Directors National Association, Phi Mu Alpha, and North American Saxophone Alliance. Buckrucker has served in organizations such as North Carolina Music EducationĪssociation, Washington Music Education Association, Texas Community College Bandĭirectors Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Aaron Myers, as wellĪs a featured guest conductor for the Dallas Winds Summer Music Program. ![]() Buckrucker has been a guestĪrtist with IMEA Jazz Entertainer of the Year Award winner, Mr. Jazz Orchestra, the Fayetteville Symphonic band, The United States Army Forceomm Band,Īnd the Corsicana Swing Orchestra. He also served as a member of the Fayetteville The Semper Fidelis award for music excellence at the age of 17, the Willis c GatesĪward for music excellence in the field of performance, and many other performanceīased awards throughout his career. In addition to being recognizedĪs a featured artist in multiple venues, he has also received many awards including Hall, the Myerson Symphony Center, and much more. He has been a guestĬonductor and/or performer in collegiate and professional venues including Benaroya He has directed numerous collegiate bands, and has been a guest conductorįor multiple performing ensembles within national conferences. Buckrucker is regularly used as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the United His undergraduate degreeįrom Methodist University is in both Music Performance (saxophone) and Music Education. In instrumental conducting from Washington State University. Buckrucker received his Master’s degree in music performance with a concentration He also assists in the instruction and rehearsal of multiple chamberĮnsembles and academic music major programs. Navarro Jazz Band, Director of the Navarro College Wind Ensemble, and Chair of the In this position he directs the 100+ member marching band, coordinates basketballĪnd volleyball band activities, and is responsible for game day activities for volleyball,īasketball, and football. Buckrucker has been professor of music and Director of Navarro College Bands sinceĢ014. Joshua Buckrucker Director of Navarro College Bands Phone: (903) 875-7530 Send an Email Mr.
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