One Band. One Sound. One Family.
The Hamilton Marching Band program brings together musicians and performers of every skill level to learn, compete, and perform together — on the field, in the concert hall, and everywhere in between.
Our Mission
To build character, discipline, and lifelong friendships through music and performance, while giving every student the chance to find their place in the band family — regardless of experience level.
Our Values
- Excellence in musicianship and performance
- A welcoming, family-first culture
- Opportunity for every student who wants to join
- Community pride and involvement
Band Staff
Meet the directors leading the Hamilton band program.
Paul Dixon
Head Band Director — Hamilton High School & Wilson Middle School
Mr. Dixon holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Miami University, with clarinet as his major instrument, and a master's degree in educational leadership. He has been with the Hamilton City Schools District for 18 years, having previously taught in the Three Rivers Local School District. Known to students as "Papa Dixon," he says he enjoys "making a difference in students' lives and seeing students succeed each year."
Pat Naylor
Co-Director, Hamilton High Bands
After splitting time between elementary general music and band for 11 years, Mr. Naylor now devotes his entire time to band as co-director of the Hamilton High Bands, teaching band students at Ridgeway, Wilson, and Garfield. He has been director of the HHS Jazz Band since 2007. He earned a Bachelor of Music in music education from Ohio University and a Master of Music in trumpet performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. The Band Parents have given him the nickname "Shark."
Dr. Jonathan Lischak
Color Guard Director
Jonathan is the Director of the Hamilton High School Color Guard and Winter Guards, and has designed and taught with Kettering Fairmont Winter Guard, Ada High School Marching Band & Winter Guard, Phoenix Independent, Fort Frye Winter Guard, and Inertia Independent Winds. While working as a high school band director, he completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts and Juris Doctorate, and is now a practicing attorney representing whistleblowers under the Federal False Claims Act. His groups have earned numerous circuit championships, WGI Regional Championships, WGI Regional Finalist appearances, and WGI World Championships Semi-Finals and Finals appearances. Jonathan is a marching band and indoor pageantry adjudicator around the country and serves as treasurer for the Ohio Indoor Performance Association. Most people just call him "Doc."
Alex McIntosh
Band Director, Wilson Middle School
Alex McIntosh is a performer, educator, and clinician in music programs throughout Ohio. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Miami University in 2012 and has served on and directed the percussion departments at many successful high school programs across the state. In addition to being the full-time band director at Wilson Middle School, he is co-director of percussion at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati and director of percussion for the Miami University Marching Band. Alex is highly active in world music percussion, having toured nationally with the Miami University Steel Band and performed in the Global Rhythms festival alongside Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning musicians including Valerie Naranjo, Wynton Marsalis, A.R. Rahman, Jeff Queen, Victor Mendoza, and Glen Velez.
Christina Nickum
Percussion Director
Bio coming soon.
Cameron Robinson
Percussion
Bio coming soon.
Scottie Moore
Band Director, Garfield Middle School
Mr. Moore is starting his 20th year in music education and currently serves as a band director at Garfield Middle School. He holds degrees from Miami University and The University of Tennessee. In his spare time, Mr. Moore enjoys playing with his kids, playing his trumpet in area bands, and running. He lives in Piqua, Ohio, with his wife, three children, and their dog, Charlie Barker.