Directors

Director of Bands

Mr. Alex Singletary grew up in Melbourne, Florida. With both his parents as Band Directors, Alex grew up going to band rehearsals twice a week. Not knowing it then, this has a profound effect on him! Alex moved to Tallahassee in High School, meeting his wife, Piper, in the Leon HS Band. Piper and Alex are both proud Florida State University College of Music Alumni, attending 2016-20. FSU was an amazing place to grow as a musician, studying with Patrick Dunnigan, Alexander Jimenez, Dunwoody Mirvil, Richard Clary, and many more outstanding faculty and musicians.

Alex’s first job was at Auburndale HS in Auburndale, Florida. His first year teaching was during the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching in person, hybrid and online classes. Auburndale had a small, but dedicated group of students and a band program to be proud of. Alex is currently the Director of Bands at Gulf Breeze High School, bringing The SoundWave Band Program to new heights. Programming exemplary music and teaching talented and passionate students, the SoundWave is one of the jewels of the Emerald Coast and one of the premier bands in the State of Florida. Under his baton, the SoundWave will perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City in April of 2025.

Mrs. Piper Singletary

Assistant Director of Bands

Mrs. Piper Singletary grew up in Tallahassee. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from THE Florida State University and is certified to teach Music grades K – 12. While at FSU, Piper performed in the University Concert and Symphonic Bands with conductors Dr. Patrick Dunnigan, Dr. David Plack, and Dr. Steven Kelly. She studied her primary instrument, Clarinet with Dr. Deborah Bish.

Piper spent her first year as a teacher (2021 – 22 school year) at Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven Florida. The next year (2022 – 2023 school year) Piper joined the Gulf Breeze Community. She is currently the Music Teacher at Gulf Breeze Elementary School where she teaches approximately 900 students in grades Pre K – fifth grade. At GBE Piper supervises the Fifth Grade Band, Fourth and Fifth Grade Choir, and three grade level productions. Additionally, Piper joins the GBHS SoundWave as the Assistant Band Director. It is in this position where she is able to work alongside her husband, Director of Bands Mr. Alex Singletary. In both of these roles Piper is able to share her creativity and musicality with young musicians. It is Piper’s goal as an educator to not be any student’s last music teacher and to always be inspiring students to keep music in their lives. In her time not spent at school, Piper enjoys spending time with her two cats, and doing Pilates.

Mr. Josh Nelson

Color Guard Director

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