Bill Buck

William Buck, High Brass Coach

Mr. Buck attended Chesterfield County Schools from the first grade. After graduating from Manchester High School, he attended East Carolina University where he received Bachelor Music Education degree in 1966 and Master of Music Education degree in 1972. He retired in June, 2005 after teaching 39 years, all in Chesterfield.

During his 39-year tenure in Chesterfield, Mr. Buck taught at Matoaca High School, Thomas Dale High School, was the opening band director at Monacan High School, Providence Middle School, and Bailey Bridge Middle School. His band consistently received superior ratings. His bands have marched in a United States Presidential Inauguration Parade, several Virginia Gubernatorial Parades, the Dogwood Arts Festival Parade in Knoxville Tennessee, and for halftime entertainment at The University of Richmond and The College of William and Mary. His middle school jazz bands have performed at the National School Public Relations Convention in Washington DC, the Chesterfield County Student of the Year Banquet, the Chesterfield County PTA Banquet, and at Barnes and Noble Booksellers.

Mr. Buck was nominated as a "Who's Who Among America's Teachers". He has served as chairman V.B.O.D.A District III. He has also served on many county committees. He is an active adjudicator for band festivals in the mid-Atlantic region and is an active guest conductor and clinician of bands.

Mr. Buck has performed with the Richmond Symphonic Winds, the Chesterfield Community Band, the Richmond Concert Band, the Richmond Philharmonic and in many area churches. He currently plays trumpet with the Old Dominion Brass Quintet.

Mr. Buck will serve as “brass coach” for the Titan Marching Band, assisting with individual and group brass instruction.