Meet the AGHS Band Staff

CJ Durso - Director of Bands

CJ Durso has served as the director of bands at AGHS since 2014, where he is responsible for conducting the AGHS Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and various other small groups, as well as teaching courses in Guitar, Piano, Percussion, and Music Theory.  Prior to his appointment at AGHS, Mr. Durso served as  the assistant band director and Pit Orchestra conductor at Uniontown Area High School for three years.  Additionally, CJ has served as a performer and clinician throughout southwest Pennsylvania. 
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A Native of Masontown, PA, CJ graduated from Albert Gallatin High School, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from West Virginia University.  

Charles Gibson - Assistant Director of Bands

Chaz is a 2015 graduate from Albert Gallatin Senior High School and is currently in progress of obtaining his BA in Music Education. Chaz has had the opportunity of studying under multiple professors and has most recently studied under Dr. Christopher Marra on his primary instrument, Euphonium. Chaz’s passion is to teach music to today’s youth and inspire them to become better members of society. ​ Chaz has been with the AGHS Band since 2017 where he started as the Brass Instructor and is now functioning as the Assistant Director of Bands. He also was the Assistant Band Director at Jefferson Morgan for a season. Through music and teaching, he finds his happiness is endless. When Chaz isn’t with the band, he is working as the Deputy General Manager at Regal Cinemas.

Amber Hildock- Auxiliary Coordinator 

Amber Hildock is a 2011 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School and a 2015 graduate from Robert Morris University, where she graduated with a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Organizational Leadership. She has been dancing since the age of 2 competing regionally and nationally winning many awards. Amber has had wonderful opportunities studying under big name dance instructors from all over the world. Without them, she wouldn’t be where she is today in her dance career. Even though she loved being on stage and performing for others, her passion is teaching others the love of dance. Amber is currently a staff member teaching multiple genres of dance at KayStars Dance Revolution in Fairchance, Pa. She joined the AGHS Band in 2017, where she became the Auxiliary Coordinator. Though dance may be her strong suit, she finds joy in working with all three teams associated within the auxiliary and continuing to learn more about each group. When Amber isn’t busy teaching dance or working with the auxiliary, she is a wife and mother of 2 little girls.

Dylan Dubois - Percussion Instructor 

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