Music Director

David Butler is a native of Chattanooga, and a graduate of Tennessee Tech University, where he studied tuba with R. Winston Morris.

Mr. Butler retired after 32 years as a band director in East Tennessee, 28 of those years as the Director of Bands at Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences. Under his direction the bands at CSAS consistently received superior ratings and recognition at state and national levels.

In addition to his duties at CSAS, Mr. Butler also served as the lead instrumental teacher for the Hamilton County School system for 12 years. He is a Past President of the East Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association, and is an elected member of the American School Band Directors Association and the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. He has performed with the Chattanooga Symphony, the Jericho Brass Band, and the Southern Star Brass Band, as well as serving as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the southeast.

In his role as the Educational Representative for Giant Steps Music, he continues to serve band programs, directors, and students as an educator and resource.