Instructors

Mr. Gaiters - Director of Bands Damien Gaiters was born and raised in Shelby County, Alabama. He graduated from Calera High School in 1999. After taking a year off, Mr. Gaiters obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, with honors, from Jacksonville State University in 2006. Mr. Gaiters was an active member of the Marching Southerners and was Drum Major for the 2003-2005 Football seasons, In 2004 and 2005, he had the honor of serving as Head Drum Major. He is an active member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Georgia Music Educators Association, PAGE, and Nfame. Mr. Gaiters began his teaching career at Douglas County High School in Douglasville, Georgia in the fall of 2006. He has spent the last six years leading the instrumental music program at New Manchester High School. He married the love of his life, Mrs. Stephanie Gaiters in 2005 and they now have two children, Brandon and Breonna. As Director of bands, Mr. Gaiters has had ensembles perform at multiple venues across the southeast. It is my goal as Director of Bands to build on the legacy of success in musicality both on and off the field. Mr. Gaiters also serves as a clinician and adjudicator throughout Georgia and Alabama. Great programs are not built by individuals! Below are some of the other AMAZING instructors that will be working with our children in some capacity! Tineye Lee - Percussion Caption Head David Spell - Colorguard Caption Head Matthew Turner - Music Caption Head Justin Williams - Music Arranger Andrew Lightner - Percussion Arranger Jeremy Stovall- Drill Design