Mr. Byron M. Chatman, a native of Natchez, Mississippi and alumnus of Alcorn State University, serves as the Assistant Band Director for the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band. Currently in his role, he teaches undergraduate music appreciation, conducts the low brass ensemble and has several students in his applied studio. He earned a Bachelor of Music (B.M) degree from Alcorn State in 2010, a Master of Music Education (M.M.E) from Jackson State University in 2015, and is currently concluding his doctoral studies in Music Education at the University of Mississippi.
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Mr. Chatman studied concert and marching band techniques under the late Samuel L. Griffin of Alcorn State University, Mr. Dowell Taylor of Jackson State University, and Mr. David Willson of the University of Mississippi.
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Mr. Chatman is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Mississippi Bandmaster Association (MBA), the Magnolia Band Association, and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). He is married to Dr. Shawnta D. Chatman, and is a diligent member of Lynch Street Christian Methodist Episcopal Church located in Jackson, Mississippi.