James E. Wilson, Jr. currently serves as and Director of Bands at McEachern High School. He directs the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band, while co-directing their Marching Band. A native of Marietta, GA, and alumnus of Sprayberry High School and Florida A&M University, Mr. Wilson, graduated with a B.A. in Music Education and while immersed in as many ensembles and societies as possible, including the National Education Association, Florida Music Educators Association, Florida Band Masters Association, and the National Association for Music Education. Mr. Wilson has assisted Franklin County High, Osborne High, and Sprayberry High marching programs, all the while providing private saxophone lessons.
His present affiliations also include Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America and Phi Delta Kappa International Education Organization. Mr. Wilson is and endorsed educator for Cannonball Instruments.
Director of Bands
James E. Wilson Jr.
Artis Staton currently serves as the Assistant Director of Bands at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Staton served as the Director of Bands at Jean Childs Young Middle School for three years and Midtown High School in Atlanta, Ga for four years. During his tenure at Midtown, Mr. Staton’s concert ensembles received superior ratings at District V Large Group Performance Evaluation. The Midtown Wind Ensemble was a participant of the 2023 Florida A&M Wind Band Festival. In addition to overseeing a successful concert program, Mr. Staton grew the marching band from 18 students to 60 amidst a global pandemic. The Midtown Marching Band was invited to perform in the 2023 All State Sugar Bowl. Mr. Staton also experienced record numbers of GMEA District Honor Band and All State Participants.
Mr. Staton earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Georgia State University and a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Florida. He currently resides in Austell, GA with his wife Erica and his six-year old son Mason.
Co-Band Director
Artis B. Staton
Percussion Director - James gibson
Azia Samuels & Christopher Washington
Guard Directors