Head band director resigns

Head band director resigns

Principal Jason Johnston announced Director of Bands Blane Hinton’s resignation via e-mail on Tuesday. Hinton served as head band director for almost four years after former Director of Bands Charles Pennington stepped down to teach at Ereckson Middle School.

Mr. Hinton was not available for comment, as he did not make the announcement himself. However, Johnston said Hinton left to “pursue new endeavors.”

“Mr. Hinton asked that we share his appreciation to the Allen band program students, parents and staff,” Johnston said.

Joel May, the Associate band director, will fulfill the Director of Bands’ duties in the meantime while a search for a new Director is conducted.

“The search for a new director will begin immediately,” Johnston said. “We feel that the outstanding reputation of our program will attract many highly qualified candidates.”