Director of Bands
(B.M., M.M. Northwestern University, Ph.D. Iowa)
Dr. Sagen has been Director of Bands at Vanderbilt University since 1986. Before coming to Vanderbilt, Dr. Sagen served as the Asst. Director of Bands and Chairman of the Music Department at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Sagen is the author of numerous articles and papers on instrumental education and is very active as a clinician and adjudicator in the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Sagen also serves as Assistant Dean of the Blair School of Music. |
Assistant Director of Bands
(B.M. Texas Tech, M.M. Kansas State)
Gavin Smith received his Bachelors of Music Education from Texas Tech University. He was a member of the Goin' Band from Raiderland as well as many other ensembles. In addition, he marched lead soprano for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Smith has taught high school band in Holliday, TX, and received his Masters in Conducting from Kansas State University where he served as a Graduate Assistant with the KSU Bands.
Mr. Smith Assists with the "Spirit of Gold" Marching Band, overseeing the visual and drill design. Along with the marching Band, Mr. Smith Co-directs the basketball pep band. In the Blair School of Music, Mr. Smith is Lecture in Teacher Education and Coordinator of the Music Arts / Teacher Education Graduate Placements. |
Cindi Gallagher has worked at Vanderbilt since 1999. She is a flute and piccolo player and performs at church and with the Vanderbilt Community Concert Band. For assistance with most all band related activities, Mrs. Gallagher is a wealth of information.
Micah Draper
Danceline Choreographer
Micah has been in the dance industry for over 27 years dancing and teaching. She currently co-owns A Time to Dance Studio, in Goodlettsville, TN with long time friend Dawn Miller. Micah has an extensive background in performing and award winning competitive dance teams, including dancing over seas in association with UDA and coaching and choreographing for high school dance teams who became National Champions. Micah's training began at Jody's School of Performing Arts, under the direction of Mrs. Jody Corley. Micah earned her B.S from David Lipscomb University. While receiving her education she danced for the Vanderbilt " Spirit of Gold Danceline" for four years, the "Commadorables"
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Drumline Instructor
Josh Davis
Colorguard Instructor
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