Seth Wallingford serves as the Assistant Band Director at Science Hill High School in Johnson City, TN.  His duties include the direction of the Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles. Mr. Wallingford also assists with the Hilltopper Marching Band as well as the Indian Trail Middle School Band.

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Mr. Wallingford holds a Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Music Education from Carson-Newman University and a Master of Music Education degree from Florida State University. He has completed Orff-Schulwerk Certification through the University of Kentucky as well as Masters+ coursework through Vandercook College of Music.

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Beginning his career as an Elementary Music Teacher, Mr. Wallingford had the privilege of serving students and families at Lincoln Elementary School in Kingsport, TN. It was there that he also had the honor of being named “Teacher of the Year.” Prior to his appointment at Science Hill, Mr. Wallingford served as the Band Director at Rose Park Middle School in Nashville, TN. Under his direction the Rose Park Band received superior ratings in concert performance and sight-reading at the regional Concert Performance Assessment. Now in his 10th year as a Music Educator, Mr. Wallingford is excited to be back in his hometown of Johnson City and is eager to help each student come to know just how loved, talented, and significant they truly are! GO TOPPERS!