David Sinclair currently resides in Jackson, Tennessee where he is Head Band Director at South Side High School and Adjunct Instructor of Music at Jackson State Community College. In addition to his full-time responsibilities David enjoys writing and arranging, operating Sinclair Percussion Academy’s private studio, and directing music at Grace Presbyterian Church. 

Prior to his move to Jackson, David served as Assistant Band Director and Percussion Specialist for Harlingen CISD middle schools and Assistant Band Director at Harlingen High School South. In 2009 he conducted the Coakley Middle School percussion ensemble as part of their symphonic band’s Class 2C Texas Honor Band performance at the Texas Music Educators Conference. He also assisted the Harlingen High School South band in qualifying for the Texas State Marching Band Championships in 2008. 

David’s students have received numerous awards in marching and concert band; auditioned and placed in numerous regional Texas and Tennessee band, orchestra, and jazz ensembles; and received many superior and excellent ratings in regional and state solo and ensemble festivals. 

In addition to his teaching career, David is an accomplished musical artist. In 2004 and 2007, he performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention with the University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Kentucky Percussion Ensembles. He continues to be an active performer and clinician in his local Jackson, Tennessee community. 
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