Directors/Staff
From L to R: Mr. Musick, Mr. Davis, Mr. Showalter, Mrs. Haley
Robert Davis, Watkins Memorial High School Director of Bands
rsdavis@laca.org
Joining the Watkins Band Program in 2015, Robert Davis is currently in his 7th year of public school teaching, and third year at Watkins Memorial High School.
Mr. Davis began his career spending four years at Anna Local Schools in Anna, Ohio. He then spent two years as a Graduate Conducting Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Instrumental Conducting. He previously earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from Ohio University.
At Watkins Mr. Davis directs the high school bands and assists with 6th Grade Band.
rsdavis@laca.org
Joining the Watkins Band Program in 2015, Robert Davis is currently in his 7th year of public school teaching, and third year at Watkins Memorial High School.
Mr. Davis began his career spending four years at Anna Local Schools in Anna, Ohio. He then spent two years as a Graduate Conducting Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Instrumental Conducting. He previously earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from Ohio University.
At Watkins Mr. Davis directs the high school bands and assists with 6th Grade Band.
Phillip Showalter, Watkins Middle School Director of Bands
lshowalter@laca.org
Phillip Showalter joined the Watkins Band Program in the fall of 2015. A graduate of Ohio University, Mr. Showalter is in his 3rd year of teaching. At Watkins he directs all elements of the middle school band program and is the Associate Director of the Marching Band. Mr. Showalter marched with Drum Corps International's Canton Bluecoats in 2014, and has since worked on the visual staff for the Blue Knights as well as the Bluecoats.
lshowalter@laca.org
Phillip Showalter joined the Watkins Band Program in the fall of 2015. A graduate of Ohio University, Mr. Showalter is in his 3rd year of teaching. At Watkins he directs all elements of the middle school band program and is the Associate Director of the Marching Band. Mr. Showalter marched with Drum Corps International's Canton Bluecoats in 2014, and has since worked on the visual staff for the Blue Knights as well as the Bluecoats.
Ross Musick, Percussion Instructor
rossemusick@gmail.com
Ross Musick is a 2003 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School who has been an integral part of the WMHS Band Program since his time in school. Mr. Musick returned to Watkins Memorial as an instructor in 2005 and took over as percussion caption head 2012. He lives in Pataskala and has two children that attend Southwest Licking Local Schools. He studied Journalism and Theater at Capital University in Bexley. After spedding 12 years working as a journalist in local television stations, he began working as Marketing and Communications Manager for an educational non-profit that works with refugee students. Mr. Musick is proud to endorse Mapex and Majestic percussion instruments and sincerely appreciates the company's support of the Watkins Memorial High School band program.
rossemusick@gmail.com
Ross Musick is a 2003 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School who has been an integral part of the WMHS Band Program since his time in school. Mr. Musick returned to Watkins Memorial as an instructor in 2005 and took over as percussion caption head 2012. He lives in Pataskala and has two children that attend Southwest Licking Local Schools. He studied Journalism and Theater at Capital University in Bexley. After spedding 12 years working as a journalist in local television stations, he began working as Marketing and Communications Manager for an educational non-profit that works with refugee students. Mr. Musick is proud to endorse Mapex and Majestic percussion instruments and sincerely appreciates the company's support of the Watkins Memorial High School band program.
Sara Haley, Guard Instructor
watkinsguard@gmail.com
Sara Haley joined the Watkins Memorial Band Staff in the fall of 2014. She is a 2001 graduate of the WMHS Band Program. Sara lives in the district with her husband, Kris, and together they have two children who attend the Southwest Licking Local Schools.
watkinsguard@gmail.com
Sara Haley joined the Watkins Memorial Band Staff in the fall of 2014. She is a 2001 graduate of the WMHS Band Program. Sara lives in the district with her husband, Kris, and together they have two children who attend the Southwest Licking Local Schools.
Michelle Jones, Guard Assistant
Michelle Jones has assisted with the WMHS guard since 2014. She is a native of Norton, Ohio and has experience marching with the Canton Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Michelle teaches the Watkins Memorial rifle line and assists with the rest of the auxiliary.
Michelle Jones has assisted with the WMHS guard since 2014. She is a native of Norton, Ohio and has experience marching with the Canton Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Michelle teaches the Watkins Memorial rifle line and assists with the rest of the auxiliary.