Preston Parker
Preston Parker (b. 1989) is a composer, conductor, and music educator from Jacksonville, Texas. He currently serves as Assistant Band Director for his former high school in Jacksonville ISD, where he specializes in teaching low brass. Parker attended Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Tyler, with an emphasis in Music Composition and Music Education, and later received his Master’s degree at Stephen F. Austin State University in Music Composition where he studied under Dr. David Campo and Dr. Stephen Lias.
Outside of teaching, Parker specializes in composing original works for band, focusing on creating pieces that are pedagogically sound yet fun for young and developing musicians. Parker’s works have been performed by bands throughout Texas, and he continues to arrange music for several schools in the area. Parker has also composed numerous original concert marches, continuing one of America’s great traditions.
