Preston Parker
Preston Parker (b. 1989) is a composer, conductor, and music educator living in East Texas. He currently serves as Head Band Director at Overton Secondary School in Overton, Texas and has spent over 10 years in public education. 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.
