[mpoverlay]Prairie View A&M today announced the search for a new band director, informing the student body of the university’s intent to fill the position currently held by Dr. William McQueen.

“We appreciate Professor McQueen’s contributions over the past years, and I believe this is the right time to transition our program with new leadership and a new direction,” said President George C. Wright. The goal of this search is to set a new vision for the Marching Storm while ensuring that the band experience is rewarding for student members.”

School officials say the new director of bands will take the Marching Storm, among the more popular bands in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, to new levels of exposure, academic achievement and performance ability. No timetable was announced by the university for when the position would be filled.[/mpoverlay]

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