Samuel W. Long, Jr.
Bryan
Summary
Experienced Music Educator creating a positive and enriching classroom environment to nurture talented musicians. Dedicated to equipping all students with the skills to excel in performances. Sharing extensive knowledge and expertise in music. Committed to providing the highest level of preparation for students, empowering them to confidently pursue their collegiate education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Band Director
East Carroll Parish School Board
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Rebuilding the program from Griffin Middle Academy to General Trass High School
- Reestablished the program instrument inventory
Director of Bands
Hearne ISD
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Rebuild the program from Junior High to High School
- Improved enrollment in the band program
- Reestablished the program instrument inventory
Assistant Band Director
Marlin ISD
10.2022 - 08.2023
Director of Bands
Texas College
07.2022 - 10.2022
Band Director/Fine Arts Director
Royal High School
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Increased enrollment in a 4A band program
- Improved the Royal HS Concert Band
- Competed in U.I.L Marching Contest (2nd Division rating Fall 2016)
- Hosted largest High School Battle of the Bands in Texas with Host Band Prairie View A&M University (Fall 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- 1st Place - MLK Battle of the Bands in Houston, Texas (Spring 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- 1st Place - Underground Showdown Battle of the Bands in Port Arthur, Texas (Spring 2016)
- 2nd Place - Extreme Battle of the Bands in Dallas, Texas (Fall 2015)
- 2nd Place - National Show Band Association Battle of the Bands in Houston, Texas (Spring 2016)
- 1st Place - Prairie View A&M University Band Day Battle of the Bands (Fall 2014)
- Participated in the Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Parade (2014,2015, 2017, 2018)
- Television Appearances - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade/Mardi Gras Parade in Galveston, Texas (Spring 2016, 2017,2018,2019)
- 1st Place - Katy FFA Parade (Spring 2017, 2019)
- Teach Band, Choir, Strings, Music History Class, and Dance Classes (2014-2019)
- 2nd Place - Battle against Hunger Fest Jamboree (Spring 2017)
- Perform at the Willow River Farms Spring fest for disability (Spring 2015, 2017)
- Music Video with Recording Artist Jessyca Rose (Fall 2016)
- Marched in the 1st Memorial Day Parade in Hempstead, Texas (Spring 2018)
- UIL Region 27 Marching Contest (Division 2,2,1) (2018) First time to advance to Area Marching Contest since 1984)
- Advanced to UIL Area Marching Contest (2018)
- Guest High School Band - Halftime Performance at Prairie View A&M University (2018)
- 1st Place - MLK 'Original' Parade in Houston, Texas (Spring 2019)
- Drum Line performance for Papa's Restaurant (Spring 2019)
- Proclamation Award by Mayor Turner for 1st Place in MLK Parade in Houston, Texas (Spring 2019)
Band Director
Jack Yates High School
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Increased enrollment in the band program without a feeder school
- Competed in U.I.L
- Marching Contest for the first time in 20 years (2013)
- 1st Place at the M.L.K
- Battle of the Bands for two years straight (2013,2014)
- Won 1st Place at (2) M.L.K
- Battle of the Bands in one day (2014)
- Gospel Music Video with Sunday's Best Winner Joshua Rogers (Fall 2013)
- Participated in the High Noon Promo Video (Spring 2014)
- Premier Band for the Houston Breast Cancer Walk Downtown (10,000 Spectators)
- Performed for the N.B.A
- All-Star Showcase (Spring 2013)
- Participated in the Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Parades
- Participated in the Texas Southern University Solo & Ensemble Contest (2013)
- Created a Jazz Band (Spring 2014)
- Taught a Vocal Ensemble Class and increased the Choir from 8 members to 40 members (2013-14)
- Marched in the Brookshire Cinco De Mayo Parade (2013, 2014)
- Gospel Video with Joshua Rogers (Winner from Sundays Best) Fall 2013
Music Teacher
Calvert I.S.D.
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Taught All-Level Music from Pre-K to 12th Grade Level
- Restored the Band Program in one year at Calvert I.S.D in Marching and Reading Music
- Started a Dance Line to accompany the marching band during performances
- Marched in the Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Parade in the Fall of 2011
- Marched in the Brookshire Cinco De Mayo Parade in the Spring of 2012
- U.I.L Marching Contest for the first time in 25 years (7th thru 12th grade)
Band Director
Royal I.S.D.
07.2003 - 06.2010
- Currently teaching and improving the Concert Band and Dance Class at Royal High School
- Taught middle school and high school level for nine years
- Experience with highly at-risk students
- Team teaching was successful, and performances improved over the years
- Organized the Band Booster Club in 2003 to enhance more support for all students in the band program
- Built a fantastic program at Royal I.S.D
- In which the marching band received numerous awards and invitations
- Awards: 1st Place at Waller County Fair Parade for seven straight years, 1st Place in Katy F.F.A., 1st Place in The Woodlands 4th of July Parade, 1st Place at Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Parade, 1st Place at The Annual M.L.K
- Battle of the Bands in Houston, Texas for three years straight and 1st Place in the Royal F.F.A
- Parade seven straight years
- Invitation: 1st time invitation in history to the Bowl Championship Series (Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl) 2008 & 2009
- Television Appearances: Spring 2008 and Spring 2009 Mardi Gras Parade in Galveston, Texas, and Spring 2010 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade in Houston, Texas
- Other Major Performances: Prairie View A&M University Halftime Show (Fall 2004, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, and Fall 2007) and Prairie View A&M University Basketball Game (Spring 2008 and Spring 2009) & Drum line Battle of the Bands in Houston (Fall 2005)
- Created the dance and twirl auxiliary lines to extend the existing flag line
- Created the marching band identity nickname (Royal Marching Sound Machine), purchased new uniforms and new instruments as the program grew from 25 to 90 members in three years
- Arranged all music for the marching band and field drills for seven years
- Created a step group that participated in various step shows to recruit members for the Band Program
- Teacher of the Year (2005) in the entire Brookshire & Katy Area through the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year
- U.I.L Marching Contest (2003-2010) & U.I.L Solo & Ensemble
Band Director
Hempstead I.S.D.
07.2001 - 05.2003
- 1st teaching job in which I was very productive on and off the football field
- Experience with highly at-risk students
- Participated in all parades in town (Watermelon Parade, Waller County Fair Parade, M.L.K
- Parade and Juneteenth Parade)
- Awards: 1st Place at Waller County Fair Parade (2002 & 2003), 1st Place at Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Parade (2002)
- 2nd Division Ratings at U.I.L
- Marching Competition (2002)
- Participated in the first ever M.L.K
- Battle of the Bands in Houston (Spring 2003)
- Students made it to ATSSB Regional's in Waco, Texas (Spring 2003)
- Arranged all music for marching band and field drills for two years at Hempstead I.S.D
- Halftime performance with Prairie View's Drumline (2002) at the last home game
- Created the dance team to extend the auxiliary line with existing flag line (Fall 2002)
- Assisted with the step group affiliated with the Math & Science Club
Education
Master of Arts Degree - Music Scoring & Composition
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music / Minor in Sociology
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas12.2001
High School Diploma -
University High School
Waco, Texas05.1993
Skills
- Composing
- Arranging
- Field Drills
- Maneuver Design
- Sound Equipment Operation
Certification
- All-Level Music, Passed
- PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12), Passed
Objective - Goal
My goal as a Music Educator is to provide all students with a positive classroom experience to help develop strong musicians through rehearsals and practices in preparation for all performances. I plan to share my knowledge and skills as a musician with all students in the fine arts program. Most importantly, I will educate my students to the highest level of preparation every day to continue their collegiate education.
Biography - Summary
I, Samuel W. Long, Jr., a Native of Waco, Texas, began my musical journey in the 7th grade and graduated from University High School in 1993. After graduation, I earned a scholarship to attend Prairie View A&M University in the Fall of 1993 and join the Marching Storm majoring in Music Education. During my college career, I became the section leader of the Baritone section and later earned the Head Drum-Major position. I participated in the Marching Band, Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble, and Symphonic Band at Prairie View A&M University. In the Fall of 2001, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Music and started teaching at Hempstead ISD from 2001 to 2003. I then taught at Royal ISD (2003-2010), Calvert ISD (2010-2012), Houston ISD (Jack Yates HS) (2012-2014), Royal ISD (2014-2019), Texas College (07/11/22 - 10/11/22), Marlin ISD (2022-2023), and Hearne ISD (2023-2024), and East Carroll School Board - General Trass High School (2024-25).
Timeline
Band Director
East Carroll Parish School Board
09.2024 - 02.2025
Director of Bands
Hearne ISD
08.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Band Director
Marlin ISD
10.2022 - 08.2023
Director of Bands
Texas College
07.2022 - 10.2022
Band Director/Fine Arts Director
Royal High School
07.2014 - 07.2019
Band Director
Jack Yates High School
07.2012 - 06.2014
Music Teacher
Calvert I.S.D.
06.2010 - 06.2012
Band Director
Royal I.S.D.
07.2003 - 06.2010
Band Director
Hempstead I.S.D.
07.2001 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
University High School
- All-Level Music, Passed
- PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12), Passed
Master of Arts Degree - Music Scoring & Composition
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Arts - Music / Minor in Sociology
Prairie View A&M University
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