Woodmont High School
"Band of Pride"
Woodmont High School Band
2831 W Georgia Rd.
Piedmont, SC 29673
Brent Schooley
Originally from southeast Michigan, Mr. Schooley started his musical journey as a tuba player in 1992. Mr. Schooley has been a performing member of the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps from Toledo, OH, Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps from Syracuse, NY, and the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps "The Commandant's Own" in Washington, D.C. After the Marines Mr. Schooley attended the University of North Texas in Denton, TX where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Education in (2011) and a Masters Degree in Music Education from Anderson University (2024). While at UNT, Mr. Schooley was a member of the concert bands, brass band, Tuba and Euphonium ensembles, and Drum Major for the Green Brigade Marching Band. Mr. Schooley's primary teachers were Don Little, Nic Williams, and Dennis Fisher. Mr. Schooley has enjoyed a long history of teaching in all forms of marching band at every level throughout the country. Highlights of his educational journey through Drum Corps International include Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Capital Regiment, Carolina Crown, and Crossmen. Before coming to Woodmont Mr. Schooley was the Director of Bands at Rosemont Middle School and South Hills High School in Ft Worth TX. Mr. Schooley was the campus Teacher of the Year in 2016 at Rosemont Middle School and in 2018 at South Hills High School. He was also selected as the 2019-20 Bayard H. Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts. This will be Mr. Schooley's fourth year with the Band of Pride.
When not working with students Mr. Schooley enjoys spending his time with his wife Cherie and three dogs, and doing woodworking projects in his garage
Brittney Henderson
Brittney Henderson is the Woodmont High School Colorguard Director. Born and raised in Fountain Inn, SC, a Woodmont Alumni, and a was Drum Major for the Band of Pride in 2021. She has been a part of the Woodmont Band program for 9 years. This includes concert bands, Band of Pride, and Winter Guard. Currently, Ms. Henderson is a student at Clemson University Majoring in Biochemistry. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Science from Greenville Technical College. She loves working out and going on runs when she’s not doing school or band.
Ms. Henderson is excited for this upcoming year and cannot wait to see the band grow! Go Wildcats!
KerriAnn Freeland
KerriAnn Freeland is a dedicated music educator and a 2020 graduate of Western Carolina University. Currently, in her fourth year as the director of bands at Ralph Chandler Middle School, she brings a wealth of experience to her role.erriAnn has a strong background in marching band, having both marched with and served on the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band staff. She effectively utilizes her skills to instruct both the marching and woodwind sections of the Woodmont High School Band of Pride.
Miranda Thomas
Miranda Thomas is serving in her 3rd year as Band Director at Woodmont Middle School. Ms. Thomas is a clarinetist who graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and a Master of Music Education from the University of Georgia. During her undergraduate degree, Ms. Thomas performed with many ensembles, including the Furman Symphonic Band, Paladin Regiment Marching Band, Rubato Clarinet Quartet, and the Furman University Clarinet Ensemble. Her participation in these ensembles has led her to perform in venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City and Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center in Chicago. Ms. Thomas also performed in the Symphonic orchestra as well.
Ms. Thomas is excited to be working with the Woodmont High School Band of Pride for another season!
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Ainsley Buss
Ainsley Buss is a senior at Furman University, pursuing dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and English. She has achieved Dean’s List recognition each semester since 2021 and participates in Furman’s creative writing club, Paladin Ink. A dedicated leader in the Furman University Paladin Regiment, Ainsley serves as section leader and contributes actively to both the Furman University Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble. Her commitment to musical excellence has taken her on several notable trips with Furman Bands, including performances at the Percy Grainger Festival in Chicago (2022), the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade (2023), and an upcoming festival in Hawaii scheduled for January 2025. In 2022, Ms. Buss was a member of the Furman University Percussion Ensemble that was selected as one of three winners of the International Percussion Ensemble Competition, leading to a performance at the prestigious Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Her experience includes serving as lead music director for the Pauper Players’ 2023 production of "Ride the Cyclone." Since May 2023, Ainsley has held the role of treasurer for the Furman Percussion Club.
This season marks her fifth year with Woodmont High School, where she serves as the front ensemble coordinator.
Truman Wooten
Truman Wooten studied Music Education at Charleston Southern University and North Greenville University. Mr. Wooten played Bass Drum for CSU and Drum set for NGU. Mr. Wooten also attended Western Carolina University for Commercial Music, where they played cymbals in the Catamount Marching Band. Additionally, Mr. Wooten marched snare drum for three years at Palmetto Indoor Theatre. Mr. Wooten has a strong appreciation for jazz music.
