HHS Band of Blue Staff

Dan McNally, Director of Bands

David Dayton, Assistant Director of Bands

Joe Hobbs, Percussion Instructor

Joe has been involved in DCI for the past 9 years. He was a member of Southwind Drum and Bugle from 2001-2003. During his time at Southwind he was named the 2003 DCI I&E Snare drum champion. From 2004-2006 Joe was a member of the Cavaliers. During his time with the Cavaliers Joe won 2 DCI world championships, 2006 DCI I&E mixed ensemble championship, "Cavalier of the year" and the "Zildjian award" in 2006.

Joe is currently the director of percussion at Harpeth High School. Under his direction the group was a Scholastic Open finalist at WGI Championships. Harpeth also won the Indianapolis and Nashville Regionals as well as the SCGC championships. This is Joe's second year as percussion co-caption head of Spirit Drum and Bugle corps from Jacksonville, AL. Joe also is on percussion staff for Music City Mystique. Joe received is Music Education degree from Murray State University. Other teaching experience includes: Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps, Murray State University, Mt. Juliet High School, Marshall County High School, and Murray High School. Joe is endorsed by Pearl Drums, Innovative Percussion, and Evans drumheads. 

Craig Loeffler, Percussion Instructor

Craig Loeffler is joining the Harpeth Band Staff for his first fall season. Craig is the front ensemble arranger and instructor. He works in the Nashville area as a front ensemble arranger/writer/instructor, private lessons instructor, and substitute teacher. Craig holds a degree in Music Education from Middle Tennesee State University and is currently seeking a job in elementary music education. Craig also works with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps as well as Music City Mystique Indoor Percussion Ensemble and has worked with various other drum corps, indoor percussion ensembles, and high school bands. Craig is excited and hopeful for his first season working with the Band of Blue!

Lisa Spann, Color Guard Instructor