Jeff Hastings – jhastings@altusps.com
Jeff Hastings began his tenure as a band director in Altus, Oklahoma in 1992. Mr. Hastings is the Director of Bands for the Altus Band program as well as Director of Fine Arts for the school district.. He directs the Altus High School Marching Band the Wind Ensemble, and co-directs the Beginning Band at the Intermediate School. A 1986 graduate of Moore High School, Mr. Hastings earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree and Master of Music degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University where he was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Mr. Hastings serves as a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator in Oklahoma and Texas. He has served as the chairman for the OkMEA All-State Honor Band, served on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Association for three years including serving as President of the organization, served as President of the Beta chapter of the International Bandmasters fraternity, Phi Bet Mu, served as the Vice President of the Band Division of Oklahoma Music Educator's Association. and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Southwestern Oklahoma Band Director’s Association where he is the Executive Secretary. He has held this position since 1999. Mr. Hastings’ professional affiliations include National Association for Music Education, Oklahoma Music Educator’s Association, Oklahoma Music Adjudicators Association, Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Association, Southwestern Oklahoma Band Director’s Association, Phi Beta Mu, Oklahoma Education Association, and a lifetime member of Kappa Kappa Psi. Mr. Hastings also serves as a reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Jackson County Sheriff’s office. Jeff is married to Kathy Hastings, an elementary music teacher in Altus and has a son, Ethan who is enrolled at the University of Oklahoma majoring in Health and Exercise Science in preparation to becoming a Physical Therapist. 
Brock Engles– bengles@altusps.com
Brock Engles is in his second year teaching in Altus. A 2019 graduate of Westmoore High School. Mr. Engles earned his bachelors of Music Education degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2023. While at the University of Oklahoma Mr. Engles was awarded the outstanding Brass Student. Mr. Engles duties include overseeing the intermediate school band. This includes Directing the beginning band. His duties also include assisting the high school marching band and concert bands. Mr. Engles professional affiliations include Southwestern Oklahoma Band Directors Association, Oklahoma Bandmasters Association and Oklahoma Music Educators Association. During his free time, Mr. Engles enjoys listening to live music and spending time with friends and family. 
Tommie Garrett – tgarrett@altusps.com
Tommie Garrett is in his second year of teaching and his first serving as the Junior High Band Director at Altus Junior High School. His duties include directing the Junior High Bands, co-directing the High School Jazz Band & Intermediate Band, and assisting the High School Band. Prior to Altus, he spent a year serving as the Assistant Band Director at Marietta Public Schools in Marietta, Oklahoma. Mr. Garrett also serves as a clinician, and woodwind instrument repairman in Southern Oklahoma. A 2017 Moore High School graduate, Mr. Garrett continued his studies at East Central University, receiving a Bachelors of Science in Instrumental Music Education in 2023. During his six years at ECU studying saxophone, flute, and clarinet with Dr. Nathaniel Berman and Dr. Alexandra Aguirre. During his time at ECU, Mr. Garrett was recognized as the winner of the 2020 Concerto Competition with a performance of the 1983 saxophone concerto Fantasia for Alto Saxophone written by Claude T. Smith. Mr. Garrett’s professional affiliations include Oklahoma Music Educator Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, and the Southwestern Oklahoma Band Directors Association. In his free time, Mr. Garrett enjoys hot tea, repairing woodwind instruments, and attending Oklahoma City Thunder home games. |
