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THE COLUMBUS INVITATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
A Division of the High School Band Directors National Association, Inc.

MEET OUR DIRECTORS

 

Dr. Oliver C. Boone is the Senior Administrator for the Millbrook Elementary-Middle-Junior High School encompassing 1600 students and more than 140 adult employees. Prior to his service in Elmore County, he served as the Principal for Crawford County High School (Georgia) and Russell County High School (Alabama). Often sought by schools as a consultant specializing in curriculum and classroom management, his educational leadership has been superbly recognized on both regional and national levels. Dr. Boone serves as an Educational Consultant for numerous businesses concentrating in the area of educational technology services. Prior to his service as an administrator, Dr. Boone was a nationally honored classroom teacher who has been recognized by two United States Presidents for his outstanding teaching. As a high school band director for more than 20 years, his bands have won in national competition on three separate occasions. Additionally, his bands have performed at the Tournament of Roses Parade, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, the Blue Gray College Football Classic and the Presidential Inaugural Parade. Dr. Boone is a published composer and author. He is widely sought as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator. He is a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Lions Club International. Dr. Boone has been named twice to Who's Who Among America's High School Teachers and was named with Outstanding Young Men of America. He has also been named into the National Registry’s Who’s Who for Business Executives. He and his wife, Robin, have two children, Lauren and Matthew.

Dr. George R. Corradino is from Miami, Florida where he played under Band Director, Fred McCall and very frequently under guest conductors, Henry Fillmore and Al Wright. At Florida State University, he was a member of the 1st FSU “Marching Chiefs.” He served in the U. S. Air Force, was Band and Choral Director at Auburn High School, Auburn, Alabama, and was Assistant Band Director to Dr. Bodie Hinton at Auburn University where he earned his Masters, 6 yr. and Doctoral Degrees. In Columbus, Ga. he was the Band Director at Columbus and Jordan High Schools and the 1st Band and Orchestra Director at Hardaway High School. Bands under his direction consistently earned Superior concert ratings and performed solo marching exhibitions at the Orange Bowl, Gator Bowl, Blue-Grey game, Atlanta Stadium for the Braves and Falcons and many college Band Days. His bands played for Presidents John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. He was the 1st Director of Music Education for the Muscogee County School District for 20 years where he supervised over 60 music teachers. He served as woodwind and band clinician and adjudicator in many states including a 3-week assignment as a judge for the Florida State Concert Band Contest. He is a life member of MENC/GMEA and a charter member of the FSU chapter of Phi Mu Alpha. Also, he is a member of Phi Beta Mu, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa and the Knights of Columbus. Currently, he conducts the 53 piece Bob Barr Community Band, plays tenor sax , leads the 17 piece Cavaliers Orchestra, directs the St. Anne’s Catholic Church Choir and has been an Associate Professor at Troy University since 1990.