Band Staff
Dr. Kevin Pruiett
Director of Bands
A Paris native, Dr. Pruiett received a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Millikin University, a Master's in trumpet performance from Eastern Illinois University, and a Doctorate in trumpet performance from the University of Illinois. After teaching 13 years at the university level, he moved back to his hometown in 2014 to direct the PHS band program. Dr. Pruiett is a member of the Illinois Music Educators Association, National Association for Music Education, and the International Trumpet Guild.
Director of Bands
A Paris native, Dr. Pruiett received a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Millikin University, a Master's in trumpet performance from Eastern Illinois University, and a Doctorate in trumpet performance from the University of Illinois. After teaching 13 years at the university level, he moved back to his hometown in 2014 to direct the PHS band program. Dr. Pruiett is a member of the Illinois Music Educators Association, National Association for Music Education, and the International Trumpet Guild.
Jessica Hendrickson
Assistant Director of Bands
Mrs. Jessica Hendrickson currently serves as the choir director and assistant director of bands at Paris High School. Her duties include the PHS Concert Choir, Elite Harmony, Mayo Middle School choir, as well as assisting Dr. Pruiett with the Paris High School bands. Mrs. Hendrickson studied music education with a horn emphasis at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Prior to teaching at Paris, she served as the Director of Music Activities at Freeburg Community High School. Mrs. Hendrickson is a member of the Illinois Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Education. She enjoys spending time with her family and her three pitbulls “Flamacue”, “Wheezy”, and “Riggs”.
Assistant Director of Bands
Mrs. Jessica Hendrickson currently serves as the choir director and assistant director of bands at Paris High School. Her duties include the PHS Concert Choir, Elite Harmony, Mayo Middle School choir, as well as assisting Dr. Pruiett with the Paris High School bands. Mrs. Hendrickson studied music education with a horn emphasis at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Prior to teaching at Paris, she served as the Director of Music Activities at Freeburg Community High School. Mrs. Hendrickson is a member of the Illinois Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Education. She enjoys spending time with her family and her three pitbulls “Flamacue”, “Wheezy”, and “Riggs”.
Dan Brickner
Percussion Technician
Percussion Technician
Zach Casad
Color Guard Instructor
From Terre Haute, Indiana, Mr. Zach Casad serves as the Color Guard Instructor for the Marching Tigers and Beacon Brigade. Mr. Casad also serves as the Assistant Color Guard Director at West Vigo High School, and has 11 years of experience with guard activity.
Color Guard Instructor
From Terre Haute, Indiana, Mr. Zach Casad serves as the Color Guard Instructor for the Marching Tigers and Beacon Brigade. Mr. Casad also serves as the Assistant Color Guard Director at West Vigo High School, and has 11 years of experience with guard activity.