Preston Long

A native of Spring, Texas, Preston is currently the Director of Percussion at Jacksonville I.S.D. He teaches all areas of percussion at Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville Middle School, and Nichols Intermediate. 

Preston is a 2015 graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, studying with Dr. Brad Meyer and Dr. Scott Harris. During his time at SFA, he performed with many numerous ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, The Lumberjack Marching Band, and "Jacks of Steel" Steel Band.

Preston is very active in the marching community and has been a member of DCI and WGI drumlines. He marched with the Tyler Junior College Indoor drumline, The Academy drum and bugle corps, and Matrix world. In 2017, he was on percussion staff with The Guardians Drum and Bugle corps. Preston was also a member of the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers Qstix from Cleveland, Ohio. This is a live bucket and trash can ensemble that plays at all Cleveland Cavaliers home games. 

In 2018, Preston received his Master’s degree in Percussion performance from University of Akron. He served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the University Bands and instructed and arranged for the UA Drumline. Preston has been greatly influenced by his teachers at The University of Akron including Dr. Galen Karriker, and Distinguished Professor of Percussion, Dr. Larry Snider.