Staff & Officers
Natalee Long 
Natalee Long has served as director of Bands at Bradley Central High School since 2003. Her current duties include directing the Bradley Central High School Marching Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble and Indoor Drumline.
Natalee holds a bachelor’s degree in music education as well as a master of education from Lee University, Cleveland Tennessee. While at Lee, Ms. Long was a member of the Lee University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Ladies of Lee, Percussion Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra where she also had the opportunity to perform with the Chattanooga Symphony.
Email: nlong@bradleyschools.org
Kris Ware 
Mr. Kristan E. Ware serves as the assistant director of bands at Bradley Central High School. Mr. Ware is originally from Toms River, NJ. After living there for 18 years and the completion of high school, Mr. Ware moved to Cleveland Tennessee to attend Lee University. In 2003 he received a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis on Trumpet. After graduating from Lee, he taught general music at Ocoee Middle School, as well as band and general music at North Whitfield Middle School, before deciding to go back to his alma mater and work toward a Master’s degree. Mr. Ware graduated with a Master in Music Performance with an emphasis on Trumpet Performance from Lee University in the spring of 2007. He has maintained a private studio with as many as 20 students at a time, in addition to performing with such renowned artists as Phil Driscoll, Roy Roman, Edwin Santiago from the group Salvador, Larnelle Harris, Michael English, and The Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps as a featured soloist. While at Lee, Mr. Ware was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Lee Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Chapel Praise Team, Second Edition, Brass Quintet, and performed in the Honors Recital in 2006. Mr. Ware is a member of the International Trumpet Guild and has served as President of the Pi Xi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the national men’s music fraternity.
Email: kware@bradleyschools.org
Trey Elliott
Trey Elliott serves as the percussion instructor at Bradley Central High School. This coming year will makes his third year teaching at Bradley. Trey is originally from Raleigh, NC and has since lived in Georgia, New Hampshire, Idaho, Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee. He graduated with honors from Bradley high school in 2003. Trey has had the privilege of teaching at Bradley Central High School, Cleveland High School (MS), Lake Forest Middle School, and has written percussion books for both Bradley and Sycamore High School near Nashville, TN. Trey also plays guitar and has had the oppritunity to travel across the southeast and be broadcast on the radio. While attending various schools Trey has been a part of UTC's snare line and percussion ensemble, and Scenic City Velocity. Trey now resides in Cleveland with his wife Laura Dawn.
Email: trey_elliott22@yahoo.com
2007 - 2008 Band Officers
Band Captain:
Cody Shroyer
Drum Major:
Zach Helms
Asst. Drum Major:
Amy Humberd
Brass Captain:
Heath Stephens / Lauren Gaylor
Woodwind Captain:
Cody Shroyer / Caroline Elliott
Drumline Captain:
Mark Brewer
Asst. Drumline Captain:
Jen Caywood
Pit Captain:
Ashley Ingle
Asst. Pit Captain:
Travis Rymer
Guard Captain:
Brittney Perez
Librarian:
Zach Helms
Secretary:
Jessica Duckett
Historian:
Lauren Gaylor
Chaplain:
Bobby Ward