Directors
Josh Bradford
jbradford@hps.k12.ar.us
Josh Bradford is entering his fourth year as Director of Bands for Harrison Public Schools. He is a graduate of Harrison High school and holds a Bachelor of Music Education with Summa cum Laude honors from Arkansas Tech University. Prior to returning to his hometown, he served as the middle school band director and assistant high school band director for Mena Public Schools (AR) for 6 years. The 2 years before that he served as band director, choir director, and music teacher for Alpena Public Schools (AR).
Mr. Bradford currently resides in Harrison with his wife, Kendra, and their two daughters, Emery and Linley. They also have a Sheltie named Ellie. In his free time, Mr. Bradford enjoys spending time with family, fishing, reading, and playing disc golf, pickleball, and video games. He also enjoys cheering on his favorite sports teams: The Arkansas Razorbacks, Atlanta Braves, and Kansas City Chiefs.
Connor Skelly
cskelly@hps.k12.ar.us
Connor Skelly is from Van Buren, AR. He is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Music Education Degree with Magna Cum Laude Honors. During his time at ATU he had many leadership opportunities that included Co-Drum Captain of the Arkansas Tech Band of Distinction, Arkansas Tech Band Camp Head Counselor, Percussion Assistant, and Arkansas Tech Concert Band Student Conductor, as well as being awarded the Dix Stallins Outstanding Bandsman Award by the ATU music department professors.
Mr. Skelly has worked with percussion sections and marching bands at Van Buren, Cabot, and Bentonville prior to his employment at Harrison. He completed 2 student teaching internships: One at Dover Middle School and the second at Bentonville High School.
Mr. Skelly is also an avid lover of Disney, so feel free to bring up any Disney topic (Marvel, Star Wars, etc.) for an in depth conversation.
Brian Wyatt
bwyatt@hps.k12.ar.us
Brian Wyatt is from Cabot, AR. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a music education degree. While enrolled at ATU, he served as a section leader and drum major for the marching band, the principal horn in the Symphonic Wind ensemble, and student conductor for the Concert Band.
Mr. Wyatt completed his internships in the Dover and Springdale School districts. In his free time, he loves going on adventures with his dog, Marcy. He also enjoys hiking.