June 21, 2017
Jeffery Sorey of Huntington, Texas, is the new assistant band director at East Central Community College in Decatur and will assume his new duties on July 1, 2017.
Sorey has more than 30 years experience as a band director having most recently served as director of bands and assistant director of bands with the Huntington Independent School District in Huntington, Texas. His experience also includes stints at Indianola Academy, Northeast Jones High School and Loyd Star Attendance Center, as well as additional schools in Texas.
He received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Delta State University and a master’s degree in music from New Mexico State University. He is a graduate of Newton High School and Jones County Junior College.
Sorey will assist with the college’s Wall O’ Sound Marching Band as well as the concert band and other instrumental ensembles.
