Scott-Lee Atchison - Brass Caption Head (TroopersBrass@yahoo.com)

Scott-Lee Atchison is in his first year of doctoral study in instrumental conducting at the University of Washington where he studies conducting with Tim Salzman, and trumpet with Allen Vizzutti and David Gordon. Mr. Atchison serves as the Doctoral Conducting Assistant for the University Concert Bands, Wind Ensemble, Wind Repertoire, as well as Graduate and Undergraduate Conducting courses.

Prior to attending the University of Washington, Mr. Atchison received his Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee where he was a conducting student of Dr. Gary Sousa, Dr. David Stutzenberger, and James Fellenbaum. While at the University of Tennessee, he served as the Graduate Assistant with the Pride of the Southland Marching Band as well as the Director of the Men's Basketball Band. Mr. Atchison received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas where he studied trumpet with Keith Johnson and Leonard Candeleria.

Mr. Atchison began his drum corps experience with the World Champion Concord Blue Devils in 1997. His experience with them includes a year in the Brass Line in 1997 as well as two years as Drum Major in 1998 and 1999. In addition, he spent one year on their instructional staff in 2002. In 2007, Mr. Atchison joined the instructional staff for The Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps where he serves as Brass Caption Head and Music Coordinator.

In addition to his pageantry experience, Mr. Atchison has collaborated with many award-winning composers such as Cindy Mc Tee and Pulitzer Prize winners Michael Colgrass and David Del Tredici.