STAFF
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Wes Peters
Director of Bands Mr. Peters was appointed Director or Bands at SAHS in 2017. He is a native of the NE Florida area and his wife Melissa is an Alumna of the SAHS Band Program.
The SAHS Band Program has been very successful under the direction of Mr. Peters. The Ancient City Regiment has consistently earned "Superior" and "Excellent" ratings at FBA Marching MPAs and has earned "Best in Class" awards at FMBC regional competitions. The ACR also has performed at the FMBC State Class AA Semi-Finals competition in 2019 and 2021. The SAHS Concert Ensembles have consistently earned "Superior" and "Excellent" ratings at FBA Concert MPAs and qualified for State MPA in 2018 and received straight "Excellent" ratings on stage. The SAHS Jazz Ambassadors actively participate in FBA Jazz MPAs and annually perform at the St. Augustine Jazz Society's monthly jams. Mr. Peters received his Associate's Degree from the Florida State College at Jacksonville and his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of North Florida. Before teaching at SAHS, Mr. Peters served as the Director of Bands at Fletcher Middle School and Mandarin Middle School. He also served as the Assistant Band Director for the Duncan U. Fletcher HS Senator Band Program. Mr. Peters is an active member of the Florida Bandmasters Association, the Florida Music Education Association, and the National Association for Music Education. He is proud to serve as the Director of Bands at SAHS! |