New LSHS band director ready to bring in different flavor

Lexington, N.C. - The new band director for Lexington Senior High School has hopes of bringing a different flavor to the program, school and community.

Andrew George has joined the faculty after being approved by the board of education in July. He replaced Elizabeth Hotchkiss, who left the system.

"I'm honored to be in Lexington," said George, 32. "I'm very excited to serve Lexington City Schools, the students and the community through the performance of good music and worthwhile projects."

George, a native of Wilmington, graduated from N.C. Central University in 2002 with a degree in instrumental music education. After 4 1/2 years of being in NCCU's Marching Sound Machine band, he has developed more than 10 years of experience in teaching music and working with high school bands. He has taught at high schools in Burlington, Durham and Pennsylvania. Through his experience, George said he has developed a distinctive sound, philosophy and musical work ethic that he is eager to share.

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