Woodmont High School
Band of Pride
Ben Stone
E-mail - bstone@greeville.k12.sc.us
Phone: 864-355-8670
Originally from northern Virginia, Mr. Stone is looking forward to his first year with the Woodmont Band of Pride. Mr. Stone received his Bachelors of Music with emphasis in Music Education from the University of South Carolina, while also attaining a performance certificate on the Euphonium. While studying at the University of South Carolina, Mr. Stone was a member of the USC Wind Ensemble, the Left Bank Big Band, the University of South Carolina Marching Band, and the Garnet and Brass Quintet. Mr. Stone also was a member of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle corps from 2022-2024, and was a featured soloist in each production. Mr. Stone is currently on the Brass Staff for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps and the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, both of which are in the world class category of Drum Corps International. Outside of the band world Mr. Stone enjoys football, golf, and spending time with his family. Mr. Stone is looking forward to a great first year with the Woodmont Band of Pride!
Band Director
Caitlyn Howard
Ms. Caitlyn Howard is thrilled to join the Woodmont family as the band director at Woodmont Middle School after previously teaching in Rock Hill, SC. A native South Carolinian Ms. Howard brings a strong educational background to our team, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from from Winthrop University . This marks her first season working with the Band of Pride, and she is excited to be a part of Band of Pride's continued success.
Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending her free time with her dog, Rat.
Wind Instructor
Hunter Mitten
Mr. Hunter Mitten serves as the band director at Ralph Chandler Middle School, where he brings passion, energy, and a strong musical background to his teaching. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Furman University, where he performed with a variety of ensembles including the Furman University Concert Band, Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Lakeside Band. Mr. Mitten has also contributed musically to Taylor’s First Baptist Church’s Easter and Christmas services and was selected to perform with the SCMEA Intercollegiate Band. A dedicated horn player, he combines performance experience with a growing enthusiasm for teaching and building strong musical foundations in young students. This is Mr. Mitten's second season witht the Band of Pride.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Mitten enjoys spending time outdoors and has recently taken up mountain biking as a new hobby.
Wind Instructor
Stephanie Leslie
This is Stephanie Leslie's first year with the Band of Pride.
Colorguard Instructor
Curran Carter
This is Mr Carter's third year with the Band of Pride.
Percussion Instructor
Zoe Smith
