Shaw University
WRDMSA Band

Phone: (252) 519-0300

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

BA Music Performance

Mr. J.J. Garner

Mr. J.J. Garner is a graduate of Shaw University with a degree in Music Performance. He served in Shaw University's band program as an Arranger, Drill Coordinator, Pep Band Director, Drum Major Instructor, and Brasswind Coordinator. He has worked in various counties as a summer camp clinician and advisor for high school marching bands.

He has also revived several band programs, and the most recent school is William R. Davie Middle STEM Academy, where he now serves as Director of Bands.

Mr. Garner is a proud product of Halifax County Schools and participated in the band programs at the then Northwest Halifax High School as a Section Leader, Band Captain, and First Chair Trumpet under the tutelage of the late great Mr. Teicher L. Patterson.