The band program of Upshur County has an uncommonly consistent record, easily reaching back over sixty years. The band was developed from an orchestral program in 1923, and since the 1940’s has seen only seven directors. The group has been selected as West Virginia Honor Band over a dozen times, and our members have partcipated in All-State Band, Orchestra, solo and ensemble programs, and various honor activities from Marshall to West Virginia University.

            As an all-county high school, the band’s heritage of first rate performances is remarkable for its longevity, due in large part to the dedication and responsibility of its student musicians. 

PAST DIRECTORS OF THE

BUCKHANNON-UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL BAND

FRANK SCHROADER (1937-1950)

SAUL FISHER (1950-1964)

JOHN PUFFENBARGER (1964-1973)

PHIL ROSANNO (1973-1976)

GREG KENNEDY (1976-1998)

RANDY BROWN (1998-2001)

CURRENT BAND DIRECTOR

MR. DANNY WILLIAMS '75 (2001-PRESENT)

PAST ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF THE

BUCKHANNON-UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL BAND

PAT MCCOY

RUSS BUSH

TOM GOFF

RANDY BROWN

EARL CORROTHERS

DANNY WILLIAMS

THERE IS NO ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR AT THIS TIME.

(1997-PRESENT)

PAST MAJORETTE ADVISORS OF THE

BUCKHANNON-UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL BAND

MISS MELISSA CUPP

MS. KATHY CHAPMAN

MRS. RENEE WARNER

CURRENT MAJORETTE ADVISOR

MRS. DIANNE WILLIAMS '75