Tom Wade. (B.S. Concord College, M.S. Western Kentucky Univ. - Saxophone)
Tom has served as director of the ORHS Band since 1980. Under his leadership the band has earned numerous "Division 1" and "Superior" ratings, and his Symphonic Bands have consistently performed at the Grade 6 level. Tom has served as President of the Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association (ETSBOA).

Chuck Yost. (B.M. James Madison Univ., M.A. Tusculum College - Percussion)
Chuck joined the Oak Ridge Schools in 1987. As an associate director, he directs the Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble, and teaches at Robertsville Middle School.

Dale Pendley. (B.S. and M.S. University of Tennessee - Trombone)
Dale joined the Oak Ridge schools in 1980, and currently serves as Band Director at Jefferson Middle School. His bands have earned many "Superior" ratings at both State and National festivals. Dale previously served as the "original" Director of Bands at Rutledge High School. In addition to his duties with the Oak Ridge program, Dale also serves as director of the Oak Ridge Community Band.

Jeff Kile. (B.S. and M.A. Tennessee Tech Univ. - Tuba/Guitar)
Jeff joined the Oak Ridge Band staff in 2002 as Band Director at Robertsville Middle School. His bands have consistently earned "Superior" ratings as both State and National contests, and he is in demand as a clinician. He also arranges many of the charts used by the marching band. Jeff previously taught 20 years in the Anderson County school system as Band Director at Clinton Middle School.

Merny Hughey
Merny is the Administrative Assistant for the band. She is a long time band parent, and recently served as President of the ORHS Band Boosters before accepting the position with the schools.

Lori Trabalka.
Lori is in her second year as color guard instructor. She has several years experience spinning, including 4 years at the University of Southern Illinois, and has taught at both the high school and college level. She is married to a former Wildband trombonist, and has three children.