Retired Tate Showband Director Joe Hooten Inducted Into Bandmasters Hall Of Fame

November 25, 2019

Retired Tate High School Showband of the South Director Joe Hooten was inducted into the Florida Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon.

Hooten was named the Showband’s director of bands in 1987, a position he held until his retirement in 2011.

Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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20 Responses to “Retired Tate Showband Director Joe Hooten Inducted Into Bandmasters Hall Of Fame”

  1. Susan Davis Zehner on November 27th, 2019 8:36 pm

    Congratulations on this huge honor. I loved being in the band and becoming a majorette at Richbourg Jr. High in the 70s. Thank you for your influence on so many young people throughout the years.

    Susan Davis

  2. Commissioner Graham Fountain on November 27th, 2019 5:50 pm

    Congrats my old friend! You taught us so much when you walked into your first band class. Your leadership shaped thousands of young people in Okaloosa and Escambia counties into fine musicians and student servants. Thanks for your support and friendship for over 50 years…yes, I am dating us badly old buddy.

  3. 1996 Alum on November 27th, 2019 9:14 am

    Congrats from the Joachimi sisters.

  4. Bill Byrd on November 26th, 2019 8:33 pm

    Congratulations Joe you have done an awesome job. You deserve the recognition.

  5. Cena Davis on November 26th, 2019 6:12 pm

    Congrats Mr. Hooten! I think we were in some of your first classes you taught! :)

  6. Mary Ann & Joe Matzer on November 25th, 2019 4:52 pm

    Congratulations Mr Hooten! Well deserved honor!! We appreciate all the hard work you have done over the years. Especially while our sons were under your guidance!!

    Past Band Parents: The Matzers

  7. Tabatha baugous on November 25th, 2019 4:21 pm

    Congrats Joe

  8. Brian Mayo on November 25th, 2019 4:00 pm

    Congrats!! I was in the drum line when you took over in 1987!! You had big shoes to fill and you did it perfectly! Lots of fond memories!!

  9. Former Colorguard Parent on November 25th, 2019 3:18 pm

    Well deserved honor! Congratulations, Joe!!

  10. Andrew Hubbard on November 25th, 2019 2:55 pm

    Congrats Mr. Hooten! You have touched many a student’s life. I for one am honored that I had the opportunity to have you as a teacher.

  11. Kevin “Big Luv” Davidson on November 25th, 2019 2:32 pm

    Great man and helluva teacher who made a huge impact on my life in ways I wouldn’t understand until years later. I’m fortunate having been taught by him and worked with him as a tech on his staff. No one is more deserving of this honor more than Mr. Hooten!

  12. Sharon Miller on November 25th, 2019 1:47 pm

    Congratulations Joe. A job well done and many kids lives are the better after being taught music and examples to live by. I enjoyed working with you.

  13. Harry Malave on November 25th, 2019 1:07 pm

    Best band director I have had the pleasure to learn from. Best years of my life was performing under tate high school 95-99. Such dedication to his students and the music. He has changed many lives, and brought so much joy to many students. Thank you Mr. Hooten it was an honor and privilege to learn from you.

  14. EMD on November 25th, 2019 1:06 pm

    Congratulations ! ! ! Well deserved. Great job!

  15. Mary Barnes on November 25th, 2019 11:49 am

    CONGRATULATIONS! TOTALLY AGREE WITH RANDY NELSON. WELL DESERVED. REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME WE MET- TAKING A CLASS THAT WAS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF US IN OKALOOSA COUNTY. I THANK GOD EVERYDAY FOR GIVING ME THE HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO BE YOUR FRIEND. YOUR LOVE OF MUSIC AND STUDENTS WAS SHOWN EACH TIME I SAW THEM PERFORM. YOU ARE ONE OF THE VERY VERY BEST. EACH LIFE YOU TOUCHED WILL ALWAYS A PRECIOUS MEMORY FOR AN ENTIRE LIFETIME. LOVE YOU AND SENDING HUGE HUGS!

  16. Ann Joiner on November 25th, 2019 10:30 am

    Congratulations on this honor. Very deserving. I had two students under his leadership starting in 1987. Enjoyed being part of the Showband family.

  17. Bonnie EXNER on November 25th, 2019 10:22 am

    CONGRATULATIONS to both Mr.Hooten and Mr.Steadman for this prestigious honor..MUSIC IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE and sometimes the only subject that keeps students in school…unfortunately it is also one of the first subjects eliminated in a financial crisis in the public school system

  18. Scott & Cookie Poynter on November 25th, 2019 9:42 am

    CONGRATULATIONS JOE!!!! Well deserved!!!

  19. Kay Moore on November 25th, 2019 9:07 am

    Congratulations, Mr. Hooten! We are so proud of you! Thank you for all the years that you loved your students (my kids) and instilled in them a love for music and a discipline to do everything that they do WELL and with integrity. It has served them well thus far in their lives. You taught them how far they can go by giving their very best in all that they set their hands to do… not just in band. You are an inspiration to us all! Thank you!

  20. Awesome! on November 25th, 2019 2:24 am

    A big congrats Joe! Hard working and long career teaching kids music. Great job!