An innovative, and inclusive program made up of over 100 students

Director of Bands,
Mr. Quinten Wrenn

Mr. Quinten Wrenn is in his sixth year of teaching and third year as the Director of Bands at William A. Hough High School. Mr. Wrenn conducts the two concert bands, the percussion ensemble, the jazz band, and the marching band. Before his appointment at Hough HS, Mr. Wrenn served as the band director at Olympic High School. 

Originally from Monroe, NC, Mr. Wrenn holds a Bachelor of Music Education from UNC-Charlotte. During his time at UNC-Charlotte, he performed with numerous ensembles, studied euphonium, and served as the drum major of the "Pride of Niner Nation" Marching Band for the 2015-2017 seasons. 

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Program ensembles

The band program at Hough High School is a comprehensive program made up of over 100 students across two concert ensembles, percussion ensembles, chamber ensembles, and the award-winning marching band.

Marching Band

Concert Band & Wind Ensemble

Pit Orchestra / School Musical

Jazz Band

Percussion Ensemble

Awards & Accolades – 2023-2024 School Year

  • Pirate Cove Classic Results - Class 4A

    • 1st Percussion

    • 3rd Drum Major

    • 3rd Color guard

    • 3rd General Effect

    • 3rd Visual Performance

    • 3rd Music Performance

    • 3rd Place Overall 4A

    • TOP PERCUSSION OF THE DAY 

    East Lincoln Marching Band - Class 2A

    • Ugliest Band Director

    • 2nd Drum Major

    • 1st Percussion

    • 3rd Visual Performance

    • 1st General Effect

    • 3rd Music

    • 2nd Place Band 2A 

    Maiden HS Marching Competition - 2A

    • 1st Drum Major

    • 1st Percussion

    • 1st Colorguard

    • 1st Music

    • 2nd Marching

    • 1st General Effect

    • Overall: 1st - rank of superior

    • Overall 1A/2A - Best solo

    • Overall 1A/2A - Best Music

    • Overall 1A/2A - General Effect

    • GRAND CHAMPION 1A/2A

  • Hough Wind Ensemble - March 2024

    • MPA: Superior Rating 

  • South Central District All-District Band - Jan 2024

    • Ben M.

    North Carolina All-State Band - May 2024

    • Ben M. 

    CMS High School Honors Band - Feb 2024

    • Ollie H., Adam B., Madison L., Trey P., Elena G., and Owen H.

    Blumey Award Pit Orchestra Winner - May 2024

    • Ben M.

    Monterey Jazz NCCU High School All-Stars - May 2024

    • Tom P.

    Paradigm Percussion Members - Spring 2024

    • Ethan M., Gavin S., Sophie S., Bianca H., Nathan S., Nathan M., Owen L., Josh G., Kelsey B., Charlie C.

    Revelation Percussion Member - Spring 2024

    • Jacob C.

    Carolina Crown  Member - Summer 2024

    • Gavin S. – Bass 6

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