Band Directors

Proud Venice High School Music Directors!

Mr. David Wing

Mr. Wing has been the Director of Bands at Venice High School since 2020. He received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Southeastern University in Lakeland Florida. In 2015, he completed his Masters Degree in Wind Band Conducting from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University.

Mr. Preston Ridgell

Mr. Preston Ridgell completed a Master of Music degree in Instrumental  Conducting at the University of Florida, studying under Dr. David    Waybright, Mr. Jay Watkins, and Dr. Chip Birkner. He served as a teaching assistant with the concert bands, and the Gator athletic bands.

After receiving his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from East Carolina University, he studied trombone under Mrs. Nicki McCaslin, and Mr. Terry Mizesko. During his collegiate years, Mr. Ridgell participated in various marching arts activities, such as Winter Guard International, and Drum Corps International. While performing with groups such as Wake Forest Independent and Carolina Crown, he also helped at local high school programs that competed in Bands of America.