DIRECTORS
Gray Weaver - Director of Bands
Courses Taught: Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Varsity Band, Colorguard, Percussion, Music Technology
College Attended: University of Southern Mississippi, University of West Florida
Degrees Held: Bachelor Degree in Music Education (K-12); Master Degree in Educational Leadership
Time at Milton High School: 22 years
Awards Received: Milton High School Teacher of the Year 2011; Numerous superior ratings at marching & concert band music performance assessments
Professional Associations: Florida Bandmaster’s Association; Florida Music Educator’s Association; National Association of Music Educators
Favorite Quote: "Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are always correct!"
Extracurricular Activities: Mighty Black & Gold Marching Band, MHS Symphonic Band, MHS Varsity Band
What are the expectations from your students? To work hard & play hard; to always represent our school & community to the best of our ability while remembering that “image is everything”.
Email: weaverg@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Phone Number:(850)983-5611
College Attended: University of Southern Mississippi, University of West Florida
Degrees Held: Bachelor Degree in Music Education (K-12); Master Degree in Educational Leadership
Time at Milton High School: 22 years
Awards Received: Milton High School Teacher of the Year 2011; Numerous superior ratings at marching & concert band music performance assessments
Professional Associations: Florida Bandmaster’s Association; Florida Music Educator’s Association; National Association of Music Educators
Favorite Quote: "Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are always correct!"
Extracurricular Activities: Mighty Black & Gold Marching Band, MHS Symphonic Band, MHS Varsity Band
What are the expectations from your students? To work hard & play hard; to always represent our school & community to the best of our ability while remembering that “image is everything”.
Email: weaverg@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Phone Number:(850)983-5611
Michael Schultz - Assistant Band director
Mr. Schultz is the assistant band director/jazz band director at Milton High School. He teaches the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, Guitar, Music Technology, and runs the Mighty Black & Gold Marching Band. He has been teaching at Milton High School since July 2010.
Before Mr. Schultz came to MHS, He attended The University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music education. While at USM, he studied Tuba under Dr. Richard Perry and conducting under Dr. Steve Moser and Dr. Thomas Fraschillo. “Southern Miss,….TO THE TOP!”
Mr. Schultz is originally from the Cantonment (Pensacola), FL area where he attended Wedgewood Middle School and Tate High School. He played tuba under the late Lawrence Young Sr. at Wedgewood and both Joe Hooten and Kevin Connell at Tate.
He is a member of the Florida Bandmaster’s Association, the Florida Music Educators Association; National Association for Music Educators, and the National Band Association. Mr. Schultz is also the Treasurer for the Florida Bandmasters Association District 1.
Awards Received: Milton High School Rookie of the Year 2012, Milton High School Teacher of the year 2017
Email: Schultzm@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Phone Number: (850)983-5611
Before Mr. Schultz came to MHS, He attended The University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music education. While at USM, he studied Tuba under Dr. Richard Perry and conducting under Dr. Steve Moser and Dr. Thomas Fraschillo. “Southern Miss,….TO THE TOP!”
Mr. Schultz is originally from the Cantonment (Pensacola), FL area where he attended Wedgewood Middle School and Tate High School. He played tuba under the late Lawrence Young Sr. at Wedgewood and both Joe Hooten and Kevin Connell at Tate.
He is a member of the Florida Bandmaster’s Association, the Florida Music Educators Association; National Association for Music Educators, and the National Band Association. Mr. Schultz is also the Treasurer for the Florida Bandmasters Association District 1.
Awards Received: Milton High School Rookie of the Year 2012, Milton High School Teacher of the year 2017
Email: Schultzm@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Phone Number: (850)983-5611
