Alphonso Jiles, ED. S.
Associate Artistic Director
A retired 1st Lt. in the United States Army Reserves, he is a percussion player skilled in both drums and piano. In addition, to his many musical activities, Jiles serves as the Japan Student Exchange Coordinator; for the past seven years, he has accompanied students to Japan as part of this high school exchange program. Jiles holds membership in the following professional organizations: National Association for Music Education (NAfME); American Band Directors Association (ABA); Maryland State Teachers Association (MSTA); Maryland Band Directors Association (MBDA); Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA); Maryland Orchestra Directors Association (MODA) National Education Association (NEA); and Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA).