Jason Deem

Jason Deem is the Director of Bands for Union City High School in the Union City School system. He has enjoyed teaching in Union City Schools since 2006.  Mr. Deem will be responsible for guiding the 350 band students and extensive staff involved in the instrumental music program of the district.  Jason is in the process of building a top notch staff who honor the heritage and continue the vigorous pursuit of excellence that is synonymous with all Union City Band programs.  Mr. Deem has been integral to the pedagogical development that has led to a world class learning environment for students in all facets of the program. Throughout his career his ensembles have consistently received awards for excellence on the concert stage and marching field.

Jason earned his Bachelor of Music Education and Masters Degree in Education with emphasis in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Jason Deem is a clinician and adjudicator for bands throughout the Southeast United States.Mr. Deem is Past President of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.  He is a member of the West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Tennessee Music Educators Association, and Tennessee Bandmasters Association.

A native of Rutherford, Tennessee, Mr. Deem marched with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps for the 1998 and 1999 seasons.  Before his tenure at Union City Jason  began his teaching career at Lexington High School in Lexington, Tennessee and was later the Director of Bands at Gibson County High School in Dyer, Tennessee where his bands received numerous awards including the Tennessee Governor’s Cup.

Mr. Deem resides in Union City and is a member of Community Bible Church.  He is married to Amber, and has four daughters Makinlee, Madeline, Kadence, and Marley.

Joe Davis is the Assistant Director of Bands in the Union City School System. Mr. Davis is responsible for all Union City Middle School Bands. 

Originally from Humboldt, TN, Mr. Davis graduated from Gibson County High School, and later earned his Bachelor of Music Education with emphasis in Instrumental Music from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2011. Mr. Davis is Past Vice President and Fraternal Education Officer of the Sigma Psi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.  He is a member of the West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Tennessee Music Educators Association, and Tennessee Bandmasters Association.

Although Mr. Davis began his professional teaching career s in 2012, he has worked with many reputable programs throughout West Tennessee since 2008 including the Union City High School Band.  His previous appointment was Band Director at Huntingdon Middle School, along with serving as an Assistant Band Director at Huntingdon High School. While at Huntingdon, his students consistently received many superior ratings at contests and festivals, as well as having a high representation in the All-West Honor Bands. 

Mr. Davis resides in Union City with his wife, Alexandria, and has two sons, Nolan and Hayes.

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