Music Director & Symphonic Orchestra Conductor
(He/Him)
As an accomplished music educator of 31 years, Charles Watford has taught band, orchestra,
jazz band, guitar, piano, and AP music theory. Mr. Watford earned his Bachelor’s degree in
Music Performance and Music Education from Stetson University and his Masters in Music
Education from Florida State University. Professional Associations include membership in the
Florida Music Educators Association, Florida Bandmasters Association, Florida Orchestra
Association, National Band Association, and Phi Beta Mu. Ensembles under his direction have
performed both nationally and internationally and have consistently received straight superior
ratings at all Music Performance Assessments earning the Otto Kraushaar Award numerous
years. Mr. Watford has a love for teaching music and inspiring others to do the same as
students who have played in the ensembles under his direction are currently teaching or
performing at public and private schools, colleges, and universities.