Mr. Simpson is a 2004 Graduate of Charleston Southern University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Instrumental Music Education and was the recipient of the Horton School of Music's Senior Excellence Award presented to the University's Most Outstanding Music Major.  While there, he studied tuba with Craig Sutherland, presently the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Tubist, and conducting with John M. Watkins, Jr., currently Assistant Director of Bands at University of Texas, Austin.  While at Charleston Southern, Mr. Simpson served as Drum Major for the Marching BUCS and President and one of the Founding Fathers of the Lambda Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.  He was also Vice-President and an active member of CSU's Collegiate Chapter of MENC.  Beyond the Marching Band, Mr. Simpson was also a member of the Brass Quintet, Chamber Winds, Jazz Band, Pep Band, and Symphonic Band. 

 

Mr. Simpson was a 2002-2003 member of the World Finalist GLASSMEN Drum and Bugle Corps and was twice awarded the GLASSMEN's Distinguished Service Award--an award only given to a few outstanding members of the corps. 

 

Mr. Simpson arranges drill for marching band and has recently begun to write drill for indoor drumlines. 

 

 

This is Mr. Videtto's First year on staff with the Scarlet Knights.  Christian graduated from Silver Bluff High School in 1999 where he performed under the direction of Mr. Chuck Deen.  After graduating from High School, Mr. Videtto joined the US Navy and served as a Navy SEAL.  While in the Navy, he attended Old Dominion University in persuit of his Music Education Degree.  Mr. Videtto is currently a Music Educational Sales representative with Portman's Music Company.  He is the principal timpinist with the Augusta Concert Band and is also active as a freelance percussionist and percussion adjudicator in the CSRA.  Mr. 'V' is a member of MENC, FFJA, and CWEA.

 

 

We are proud to have Mr. Adkins back on Staff with the Scarlet Knights this Year.  Mr. Adkins is the Minister of Music at First Baptist Church in Barnwell and is known throughout the country for his Musical Compositions including arrangements for Marching Band, Concert Band, String Ensembles, Handbells, and Choral Ensembles just to name a few.  Mr. Adkins was a member of the Alabama All-State Band.  He attended Troy State University and New Orleans Seminary.  Mr. Adkins enjoys spending time with his wife, Rita, and children, Jonathan and Randi.

 

 

Jeanette Crisp -- Woodwind Staff -- Jeanette graduated from Charleston Southern University in 2004.  She is currently the Children's Ministries Coordinator at First Baptist Church in Charleston, SC.  Jeanette loves any and all types of Chocolate!!!  Jeanette and Mr. Simpson are getting married June 24, 2006.

Megan Fox -- Woodwind Staff -- Megan is a sophomore Secondary English Education Major at Charleston Southern University.  She is a graduate of Ridge View High School.  Megan is a world traveler.

A.J. Dyer -- Brass Staff -- A.J. is a graduate of Summerville High School and attended Charleston Southern University.  A.J. performed with the GLASSMEN Drum and Bugle Corps in 2003 & 2004.  A.J.'s favorite color is Midnight-Blue.

Nolan Black -- Brass Staff -- Nolan is a graduate of West-Oak High School and Senior Music Education Major at Charleston Southern University.  Nolan performed with the GLASSMEN Drum and Bugle Corps in 2004.  Nolan has never kissed a chipmunk.

Mandy Sexton -- Brass Staff -- Mandy is a 1999 graduate of Barnwell High School and was a member of the Scarlet Knights.  She was also a member of the first girls soccer team at Barnwell High.  Mandy attended Charleston Southern University in persuit of her Music Education Degree.  Mandy loves Strawberry Shortcake.