University Band Staff
Director of Bands
Dr. Roderick Little
Roderick Little serves as Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Bands. He received his Bachelors, Masters in Music Education and Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education Administration from Jackson State University.
Associate Director of Bands
Mr. Kevan Johnson
Kevan Johnson serves as Instructor of Music - Associate Director of Bands-Chief Arranger. He received his B.M.E from Jackson. State University and his M.S. in Music Technology from Indiana University – Purdue University.
Director of Wind Ensemble
Mr. Lowell Hollinger
Lowell Hollinger serves as Assistant Professor of Music - Associate Director of Bands- Director of Wind Ensemble. He received the B.S. degree in Biology and a B.M. from Jackson State University. He also earned the Master of Music degree in Clarinet Performance from Louisiana State University.
Director of Prancing J-Settes
Mrs. Chloe Ashley Crowley
Chloé Ashley Crowley serves as the Prancing J-Settes Director. She graduated from Jackson State University with a Bachelor's degree in economics and a master’s degree in dance education from New York University.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Ms. Courtney Lett
Courtney Lett serves as the Band Operations/Logistics Coordinator of the Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band. In this capacity, Courtney serves as a liaison between on-campus departments, booking agencies, and external agents.
Marching Percussion Instructor
Mr. Calvin Berry
Calvin Berry, serves as percussion assistant for the Sonic Boom of the South. Calvin is the founder of "The Master's Touch" Drumline at Our Lady Grace School. Calvin has played percussion instruments and been involved in music since the age of 3.
Retention and Compliance Coordinator
Mrs. Keri Saupitty-Stewart
Keri Stewart currently serve as the Retention and Compliance Coordinator for the Sonic Boom of the South Scholars and is a graduated from Jackson State University. She previously served in the Academic Advisement Center at JSU.
Voice of the Sonic Boom
Mr. Richard Myers
Richard Myers serves as announcer (2012-Present) for the Sonic Boom of the South. A native of Jackson, Ms. Mr. Myers was a mass communication major at Thee I Love Jackson State University. He’s also been the public address announcer for JSU sports since 1994. He has three children, Richard, Ryan, and Tameri.