Former LSU Band Director Named Director Of Tate’s Showband Of The South

July 7, 2017

Roy King has been named the new band director of the Tate High School Showband of the South.  King served for 18-years at Louisiana State University, most recently as director of LSU’s Tiger Marching Band.

King has also worked as a high school band director in Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana and, most recently at Pine Forest High School in Pensacola.

King is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, Percussive Arts Society, National Band Association, College Band Directors National Association, and Phi Beta Mu. He holds honorary memberships in Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha fraternities. King received the Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music in Wind Conducting degrees from LSU.

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7 Responses to “Former LSU Band Director Named Director Of Tate’s Showband Of The South”

  1. Peg LaFaye on July 9th, 2017 9:20 am

    You deserve the BEST of all life has to offer! You will be an amazing ASSET to Tate and the SHOW BAND OS THE SOUTH!!! Good Luck!!!!

  2. J&J on July 8th, 2017 6:29 am

    Mr. King is a welcome addition to the Tate High Band. Our community is fortunate to have him.

  3. Eileen on July 7th, 2017 7:49 pm

    Congrats Roy! They have the best! Best wishes.

  4. Sage2 on July 7th, 2017 7:28 pm

    Having worked with Roy at PFHS, I can say he is a man of integrity and truthfulness in all matters. Good luck, Roy.

  5. Uncle M on July 7th, 2017 10:12 am

    That is what I call a promotion!! Welcome to Tate and the SHOW BAND OF THE SOUTH!! Go Aggies!

  6. CM on July 7th, 2017 7:37 am

    Welcome, Mr. King! Tate Band is fortunate to have you. I’m sure you will do great things.

  7. mike on July 7th, 2017 4:09 am

    Wow, cool. Welcome aboard Mr. King! No doubt a master musician & a multi-instrumentalist. Good luck in your new position! :)

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