Mr. Michael Jennings
The Director of Bands at Lake Weir High School is Mr. Michael Jennings. He is in his 15th year of teaching the Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Concert Band. He graduated from Lake Weir High School in 2005! He earned a Bachelors of Music Education degree from The Florida State University in 2009. At FSU he participated in many ensembles including the World Renowned FSU Marching Chiefs, Concert/symphonic bands, and several jazz ensembles. Under his direction the band has earned many Superior Ratings at the Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band music performance assessments. The Marching band has performed in nationally syndicated parades such as the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Ga., New Orleans, La., Chicago, Il., and Dallas, Tx. Mr. Jennings is also a professional trumpet player that is a member of the Southern Express Big Band in Ocala, fl. He is also a member of the praise band at Wings Of Faith Fellowship Church.
Band Director
Mrs. Phyllis Dill
Drill Team Instructor
Mrs. Dill began her color guard instruction at the age of 18 in south Florida teaching majorettes, flag
teams and dance teams at several high schools. She has also directed and instructed several baton
twirling groups throughout her career. Her students received State and National Championship
awards. She was a National Baton Twirling Association Master Judge and registered teacher for 25
years. After moving to Marion County she began teaching color guard at Lake Weir Middle School
and Vanguard High School. She also directed the Sparklettes Baton Twirlers in Summerfield and
Marion Oaks. Mrs. Dill Began teaching the Drill Team at Lake Weir High School in 1994 to the
present and during that time the team has been the largest and most entertaining guard in the area.
The Lake Weir Hurricane Drill Team has consistently received superior ratings at district and state
marching and indoor competitions.