Director of Bands-Anthony Darnall
Anthony Darnall is in his eleventh year as Director of Bands at Christian County High School. During his tenure, the CCHS Band has tripled in enrollment, received only Distinguished Ratings at Concert Band Festival Assessment, appeared as four times a KMEA Class 4A State Finalist, and the Jazz Band was selected to perform at the 2022 KMEA Music Educators In-Service Conference. Currently, he serves as the Marching Band Chair for the Third District Band Directors Association. Previously, he has served as the Band Chair and Jazz Chair. In 2020, he was awarded the KMEA Third District’s High School Teacher of the Year. In 2022, he was named Phi Beta Mu Outstanding Young Band Director for Kentucky. Mr. Darnall has regularly had students accepted for All-District, All-State, and Governor’s School for the Arts.
Mr. Darnall is a native of Mayfield, KY and graduated from Murray State University with a music education degree and continued his studies at the University of Alabama receiving a Master’s Degree in Trombone Performance. While at Alabama, Mr. Darnall was an adjunct graduate staff member for the Million Dollar Band. During the 2017-2018 school year, Mr. Darnall served as an Adjunct Professor of Trombone at Murray State University. He is an alumni member of Phi Mu Alpha.
As a trombonist, Mr. Darnall has played in various ensembles. He has played in the Paducah Symphony (KY), Meridian Symphony (MS), Tuscaloosa Symphony (AL), the River Brass Band (IN), the Todd Hill Jazz Orchestra, and many other groups of various styles and genres. In 2015, he was Runner-Up for the Bach Big 12 Bass Trombone Competition in Lubbock, TX. In 2008, he placed fifth in the International Trombone Association George Roberts Competition. His primary trombone teachers were Raymond Conklin and Dr. Jon Whitaker.
Mr. Darnall loves influencing the lives of young musicians. His greatest joys come from watching all of his students grow as people and musicians. He lives in Hopkinsville with his lovely wife, Kirstie, daughter, Kennedy Ray, and son, Jace Ryan.
Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Percussion- Calvin Warren
Calvin Warren III, a native of Hopkinsville Ky, is the Assistant Director of Bands and Percussion Director at Christian County High School. Warren assists with the concert band and jazz band and directs the percussion program (grades 7-12). Under Warren’s direction, the Christian County Middle School Percussion Ensemble (2020) and the Christian County High School Percussion Ensemble (2021) were selected to perform at the Kentucky Music Educators In-Service Conference in Louisville, Ky. The Christian County High School Marching Band was selected as a KMEA Class 4A State-Finalist four times. Locally, the Christian County Percussion receive many accolades for their excellence. Warren serves as a staff member for the Hopkinsville-Christian County Indoor Ensemble. Prior to his appointment at Christian County, Warren served as the Director of Bands at Todd County Central. They were regular KMEA State Semifinalists and received consistent distinguished ratings at concert band assessments.
In 2007, Mr. Warren earned a Bachelor’s of Music Education Degree from Murray State University. While at Murray State, Mr. Warren competed in the Snare and Tenor Competition at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, placing top five in both categories in consecutive years. Mr. Warren is an active percussion arranger, sound designer, composer, adjudicator, and clinician. He has arranged music for bands in over twenty states. Mr. Warren’s professional affiliations include the Kentucky Music Educators Association, the NAFME, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Percussive Arts Society. He is endorsed by Innovative Percussion and a published composer on TapSpace.
Assistant Director of Bands – Noah Gawarecki
Noah Gawarecki is a dedicated music educator with a strong background in trumpet instruction and performance. A graduate of Western Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky. Noah brings years of experience teaching through private lessons, masterclasses, and coaching competitive marching ensembles across the state. As a private lesson teacher, Noah has had multiple trumpet students gain acceptance to All-District and All-State bands, as well as several Honor bands throughout the state.
As a performer, Noah has performed nationally with diverse musical ensembles such as the University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble, who performed most recently at the 2024 Midwest Band and Orchestra clinic, as well as with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, who he performed with for three years and ultimately won a silver medal in 2022. Noah has also been recognized for his leadership and musicianship through awards with the Michael J. Woodall Leadership Award and the WKU Concerto Competition. His passion for music education and commitment to student success continues to drive his work both on and off the stage.
Assistant Director of Bands – Noah Siegfried
Originally from Southern Illinois, Mr. Siegfried graduated from Wesclin High School, where he began teaching private students even before entering college—demonstrating an early calling to education. He earned his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Murray State University, graduating with honors in 2025.
During his time at MSU, Mr. Siegfried actively participated in a wide variety of ensembles, performing on both euphonium and bass guitar. His ensemble experience includes the Murray State Wind Ensemble, Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, Brass Quintets, Jazz Bands, Pit Orchestras, a rock band, and the MSU Racer Band. He performed with the Murray State Pep Band, traveling to support the men’s basketball team at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis for two consecutive years. In addition, he performed in the Murray State Wind Ensemble that performed at the KMEA In-Service Conference.
He studied euphonium under Dr. Todd French and guitar under Brent Webster, further developing his musicianship across multiple areas. Mr. Siegfried also arranged music for the Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble by request of Dr. French.
Mr. Siegfried is a proficient euphonium player and bassist, and in addition to assisting with the band program, he will be leading guitar classes at Christian County High School.
When he’s not making music, you’ll likely find Mr. Siegfried enjoying comic books, board game nights, and other nerdy hobbies.
Assistant Director of Bands and Christian County Middle School Director- Andrea Armour
Andrea Armour is the Director of Bands at Christian County Middle School, serving in the role of Assistant Director at Christian County High School. During her tenure at the middle school, the band has received consistent Distinguished Ratings at KMEA Concert Assessment, grown in enrollment numbers, and retention rate percentages have increased as students transition from year to year. This past year, Mrs. Armour was selected as Christian County Middle School Teacher of the Year and was a Quarterfinalist for the 2024 Grammy Teacher of the Year. Previously, Mrs. Armour has served as the KMEA District 3 Middle School Band Chair.
As a native of Hopkinsville, KY, Mrs. Armour graduated from Christian County High School in 2013. Following high school graduation, Mrs. Armour attended Western Kentucky University, graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 2017. During her time at WKU, Mrs. Armour served as Drum Major for the Big Red Marching Band, President of the Delta Omicron Professional Music Fraternity, President of the WKU Chapter of the National Association for Music Education, was named Music Education Undergraduate of the Year in 2017, and graduated as the Scholar of the College from the Potter College of Arts and Letters.
Mrs. Armour loves being able to watch the Christian County High School Band Program thrive and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to a program so near to her heart. Her passion is to inspire the band students at Christian County Middle and High School to be the best version of themselves both as musicians and people.
Mrs. Armour is married to her husband, Will and they enjoy spending time with their daughter, Annslee.
Color Guard Director-Mason Bumgardner
Mason Bumgardner, originally from Henderson, Kentucky, is an experienced and passionate colorguard educator and performer. Now based in Murray, KY, Mason brings a strong performance and instructional background to his role as Colorguard Director.
Mason’s performance experience includes two seasons with The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps (2021–2022) and ongoing involvement with Revival Winterguard (2023–2025). His dedication to the activity is matched by a growing resume of teaching experience.
From 2021 to 2024, Mason was on staff with the F.J. Reitz High School Marching Band in Evansville, IN, where he most recently served as Assistant Colorguard Director. He also worked as a technician with Castle High School during the 2022 winter season and has been a consistent contributor to the EVSC Honors Winterguard programs from 2022 to 2025. In addition, he has assisted in various roles with Princeton Community, Jasper High School, and Revival Winterguard.
Mason is thrilled to bring his energy, experience, and vision to this new role and looks forward to an exciting and successful season ahead.