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Southern Music Alum Appointed Director of Bands at Howard University.

Chanston Mills

Southern University A&M alum and Baton Rouge native Chancellor Mills has been appointed Director of Bands for the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University. Mr. Mills moved into the top spot after serving as assistant director of the Howard University “Showtime” Marching Band the previous two years.

Prior to his time at Howard University, Mr. Mills taught at several high schools including Lutcher High School in St. James Parish, LA, Banneker High in Atlanta, GA, and Langston Hughes High in Fairburn, GA.

Mills earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Southern University A&M and a Master of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois. He is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Phoenix.