Sumner Stingray Band Leadership

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Mrs. Revaé Ross is the Sumner High School Director of Bands. She started her teaching career in 2013 as the director of bands at Brandon High School and became the Director of Bands at Sumner High School in 2022. Throughout her teaching career, Mrs. Ross has conducted several wind ensembles, symphonic bands, jazz ensembles, percussion ensembles, and marching bands.

She received her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the Florida State University College of Music. While a student at Florida State University, Mrs. Ross studied music education with Dr. Cliff Madsen, Dr. Patrick Dunnigan, and Dr. Steven Kelly, conducting with Professor Richard Clary and Dr. Patrick Dunnigan, and saxophone performance with Professor Patrick Meighan. She was also an active member of the Marching Chiefs where she served as saxophone section leader and assistant drum major. Mrs. Ross is also a sister of the Alpha Omega chapter of Tau Beta Sigma band sorority.

"...creating an exciting and positive musical experience that develops independent, successful musicians who strive for excellence..."

As an active member of the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) and  president of the Hillsborough County Secondary Music Council (HCSMC), she has served as All-County coordinator and Overall Chair. During the summer months, Mrs. Ross serves as a staff member for the Fred Gebhardt Leadership Camp and the University of South Florida Summer Band Camp. Along with being a member of FBA and HCSMC, her professional organizations also include the Florida Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Education.

Her philosophy of music education focuses heavily on creating an exciting and positive musical experience that develops independent, successful musicians who strive for excellence and well-rounded students who thrive in our community as purposeful individuals.