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Gary English |
Gary English, a native of Bedford, VA, is currently the high school director of bands at South County
Secondary School in Lorton, VA. He directs the high school symphonic band, concert band, percussion ensemble,
indoor drumline, and teaches two levels of music theory. Prior to his appointment at South County, he was the
associate director of bands at Chantilly High School and the director of bands and choirs at Parry McCluer
High School in Buena Vista, VA. While at Chantilly High School, Mr. English was involved in two Virginia Honor
Band ratings, Blue Ribbon distinction, and a Winter Guard International champion drumline.
Mr. English earned his Bachelor of Music Education from James Madison University in 2007, studying French horn
with Dr. Abigail Pack and conducting with Mr. Scott Rikkers and Dr. J. Patrick Rooney. He has also participated
in conducting workshops with Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Dr. John Lynch, and Mr. Travis Cross. In addition to his studies,
Mr. English was member of the 2005 Drum Corps International World Champion Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.
Mr. English is an active performer in both the Fairfax Wind Symphony and the Appalachian Brass Orchestra from Johnson
City, TN. He also a member of VMEA, VBODA, FCDBA, MENC, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
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| Tracy Magwire
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Tracy
Magwire is the Director of Jazz and Middle School Bands
at South County Secondary School. Her teaching
responsibilities include the Marching Band, Stallion
Jazz, 3 O’clock Jazz, 4 O’clock Jazz, Intermediate and
Advanced bands, and the middle school Percussion
Ensemble. South County Middle School bands have
consistently received Superior ratings at District
Festival and many students from both the jazz and middle
school bands have represented South County in the All
District and All District Jazz Bands.
Tracy graduated from George Mason University magna cum
laude with a B.M. in Music Education. In addition to
working with all of the South County Bands, Tracy serves
her church youth group as a Senior High Advisor. She
resides in Chantilly, VA with her husband, Jonathan,
soon-to-be son, and menagerie of pets.
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This page last modified on July 10, 2011
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