DIRECTORS
Gray Weaver - Director of Bands Emeritus
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: 28 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”.
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: 28 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”.
Michael Schultz - Director of Bands
Mr. Schultz is the Head band director at Milton High School. He teaches the Symphonic Band, Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, 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 and an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Awards Received: Milton High School Rookie of the Year 2012, Milton High School Teacher of the year 2017
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: (850)983-5600 Ext. 2773
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 and an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Awards Received: Milton High School Rookie of the Year 2012, Milton High School Teacher of the year 2017
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: (850)983-5600 Ext. 2773
Bryce Coots - Assistant Band Director
Bryce Coots serves as the Assistant Director of Bands at Milton High School. He teaches Concert Band, the Blackwater Beats Jazz Band, and assists directing the Mighty Black and Gold Marching Band. Prior to his current appointment, Bryce taught at Roulhac Middle School in Chipley, FL, and at Escambia High School in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Coots graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Florida State University in 2020, where he performed with its premier ensembles including, but not limited to, Marching Chiefs, Saxophone Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble.
Mr. Coots is originally from the Cantonment (Pensacola), FL area where he attended Ransom Middle School and Tate High School.
Bryce currently holds membership within the Florida Music Educators Association, Florida Bandmasters Association, and the National Association for Music Education. Bryce has also been awarded membership into the Pi Kappa Lambda music honor society.
Mr. Coots graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Florida State University in 2020, where he performed with its premier ensembles including, but not limited to, Marching Chiefs, Saxophone Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble.
Mr. Coots is originally from the Cantonment (Pensacola), FL area where he attended Ransom Middle School and Tate High School.
Bryce currently holds membership within the Florida Music Educators Association, Florida Bandmasters Association, and the National Association for Music Education. Bryce has also been awarded membership into the Pi Kappa Lambda music honor society.
