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Middle School
Brandon Poiroux - DBS School
Assistant Principal and Former Band Director
Brandon Poiroux currently serves as the Director of TRiO Programs at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. Before his current position, he spent six years on the administrative team at Deane Bozeman School, as well as the Director of Bands for 12 years, where he conducted the 5th-12th grade Concert, Jazz, and Symphonic Bands, as well as the award winning “Sound of Roaring Thunder” Marching Band.
Mr. Poiroux earned his bachelor’s degree in music education at Troy University, where he studied trombone with Mr. James Smith as well as composition and arranging with Mr. Ralph Ford. He received his master’s degree in music education from Troy University as well during which time he studied conducting with Dr. Mark Walker and research methods under Dr. Diane Orlofsky and Dr. Larry Blocher. Mr. Poiroux is also the recipient of the John M. Long School of Music Outstanding Music Graduate Award.
In addition, Mr. Poiroux has been voted Deane Bozeman School Teacher of the Year in 2010, Bay District School Assistant Administrator of the Year, and has been selected as a member of the Emerging Leaders program within the Florida Music Educators Association.
Mr. Poiroux’s past and present professional affiliations include National Band Association, Music Educators National Conference, Florida Music Educators Association, Florida Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu, and National Education Association.
Mr. Poiroux currently resides in Lynn Haven, Florida with his wife Crystal Poiroux and their two sons, Vincent and Maxwell.
High School
Dr. David Plack - Florida State University
FSU Director of Athletic Bands
David Plack was appointed to the wind band conducting and music education faculty at Florida State University in 2004 as the Director of Athletic Bands. His responsibilities in the area of athletic bands include the “world renowned” Marching Chiefs and FSU’s athletic pep band program, Seminole Sound, which primarily supports the men’s basketball program, the women’s basketball and volleyball programs, and provides numerous other performances in support of FSU athletics and the University at large.
Among other responsibilities in the areas of wind band conducting and music education, Plack assists with the supervision of music education intern teachers, teaches the Marching Band Techniques course, and conducts the University Symphonic Band. Plack was recently nominated for the prestigious University Teaching Award for his contributions and work with undergraduate students at FSU.
Plack graduated from Shaw High School in Columbus, Georgia where his high school band director, Timothy Zabel, was a significant influence on his desire to become a music educator. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Master of Music Education degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education degree from the Florida State University College of Music, where he studied with Richard Clary, Patrick Dunnigan, Clifford Madsen, Bentley Shellahamer, and his primary conducting teacher and mentor, James Croft. Prior to his collegiate teaching, Plack taught seven years at Vero Beach High School alongside James Sammons.
He holds active memberships in the National Association for Music Education, the College Band Directors National Association, the Florida Music Educators Association, and the Florida Bandmasters Association. Plack is also a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha, and holds honorary memberships in both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, serving as the faculty sponsor for both organizations at FSU. He currently serves as the President of the Atlantic Coast Conference Band Directors Association.
Plack is an active drill designer and arranger having provided numerous creative projects for the Marching Chiefs and other athletic band endeavors. He is also an active guest clinician, conductor, and adjudicator.