
Directors

McKean Akin
mckean.akin@durantisd.org
Office Phone: 580-924-1321
Director, Durant Middle School
Assistant Director, Durant Intermediate and High School Band
Director, Jazz Studies
Responsibilities:
- Oversees and Conducts the 8th Grade Band
- Assists with DIS, 7th Grade and DHS Bands
- DHS Jazz Ensemble Director
- Woodwind Studies 6th-12th Grades
Misty Forbis
rodneysforbis@yahoo.com
Office Phone: 580-916-7060
Sparklers Director
Responsibilities:
- Direct and coordinate the Sparkler Dance/Color Guard Team

Chris Gregg
chris.gregg@durantisd.org
Office Phone: 580-916-7060
Director of Bands
Responsibilities:
- Administrates and Manages the Durant Band Program
- Marching Band Coordinator
- Symphonic Band Director
- Assistant Director DHS Jazz Program
- Assistant Director DIS & DMS Bands
- Brass Studies 6th-12th Grades

Leslie Gregg
leslie.gregg@durantisd.org
Office Phone: 580-924-1397
Band Director, Durant Intermediate and Middle School Programs
Assistant Director, Durant High School Band
Responsibilities:
- Oversees and Conducts the Durant Intermediate School Band
- Oversees and Conducts 7th Grade Band
- Assists with High School Band
- Woodwind Studies 6th-12th Grades

Michael Walker
michael.walker@durantisd.org
Office Phone: 580-916-7060
Durant Band Program, Percussion Specialist
Assistant Band Director- DHS, DMS, & DIS
Responsibilities:
- Durant High School Marching Band Drumline and Front Ensemble Director
- Percussive Arts Coordinator
- Assist with DIS, DMS, and DHS Bands
- Assist with the DHS Jazz Program
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