Directors
Meet the Farragut High School Band Directors
Andrew Smith
Director of Bands
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Andrew Smith is a proud alumnus of Powell High School, where his musical journey began under the guidance of Mr. Jim Kennedy, Mr. Richard Shaw, Mrs. MJ Robinson, and Mrs. Janet Roach. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Middle Tennessee State University, studying under renowned educators Dr. David Loucky, Dr. Reed Thomas, Professor Craig Cornish, and Dr. Christopher Dye. He later earned a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Tusculum University and an Ed.S in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.
Now in his eighth year of teaching, Andrew is excited to begin his first year as Director of Bands at Farragut High School. Prior to this role, he served at his alma mater, Powell High School, for seven years—four as Assistant Band Director and three as Head Band Director. Under his leadership, the Powell Band Program received consistent Superior ratings in both concert and marching performances.
Andrew's dedication to music education has been recognized with two Fine Arts Teacher of the Year awards and the prestigious 2024 CMA Music Teachers of Excellence honor. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association (ETSBOA), the Tennessee Music Education Association (TnMEA), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the Tennessee Bandmasters Association.
Outside the band room, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife, Rebekah, especially exploring local coffee shops, visiting arboretums, and watching movies.
Andrew Chunn
Associate Director
Andrew Chunn previously served as Assistant Band Director at Oakland High School, where his percussion ensemble consistently received accolades, including selection to perform at the Tennessee Music Educators Association State Conference (2025), the
Percussive Arts Society Tennessee Day of Percussion (2025), and the Middle Tennessee State University Percussion Ensemble Showcase (2024, 2025). The
Oakland Percussion Ensemble was also back-to-back winners of the PAS University of Tennessee Percussion Festival (2024, 2025) and consistently had numerous students selected for the Tennessee All-State Band, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble.
In addition to his responsibilities at Oakland High School, Andrew served as the Battery
Coordinator at Audio Theater, worked as a visual instructor for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, founded the inaugural Smyrna Elementary School Choir, and consults with various percussion ensembles across Tennessee.
Andrew has received international recognition at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, including 1st Place Snare Ensemble (2014), 1st Place
Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble (2016), and he performed in a Marching Percussion Clinic presentation with Keith Dudek (2017). His DCI experience includes snare drum with The Cadets (2016) and The Colts (2014, 2015). His WGI experience includes snare drum with Atlanta Quest (2015, 2016) and Palmetto Percussion (2014).
As an active performer and recording artist in Nashville, Tennessee, Andrew has participated in recording sessions, including Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller Tour, Disney Cruise Lines Soundtrack, and EA Sports’ College Football 25, 26, and 27. He has performed on the 2015 Country Music Association Awards Show, shared the stage with superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Carrie Underwood, and Little Big Town, and performed as a member of the Tennessee Titans "Blue Crew" Drumline from 2019-2024.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music from Middle Tennessee State University, and his
professional affiliations include the Percussive Arts Society, Tennessee Music Educators
Association, Tennessee Bandmasters Association, and the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association. He proudly endorses Innovative Percussion.
CJ McCrory
Color Guard Instructor
Please help us welcome CJ McCrory to the FHS Band Family.