Biography

Mr. Gavin Green serves as the Assistant Director of Bands for the Ozark School District. A native of the River Valley, he is a proud 2021 graduate of Fort Smith Southside High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Music Education – Instrumental from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (UAFS), graduating Magna Cum Laude.

During his time at UAFS, Gavin performed with numerous ensembles, including the Wind Ensemble, Athletic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz and Rock Lab, Orchestra, Jazz Catz (vocal jazz), and the Leonis Chamber Singers. His diverse performance background reflects his passion for music in all its forms.

Gavin has taught musicians across Arkansas and Oklahoma from grades 6–12. Before joining the Ozark School District, he served as Percussion Coordinator at Trinity Catholic School and Southside High School, where his students consistently earned Superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble contests. He also maintains a private percussion studio, with many of his students earning placements in All-Region and All-State Bands.

In addition to his work as an educator, Gavin is a nationally recognized composer and arranger, creating music for schools and organizations across the United States. His work includes compositions for Varsity Spirit and the National Cheerleaders Association, and has been featured by competitive cheerleading programs, marching bands, percussion ensembles, and pageants nationwide.