Douglas Akey composer / arranger

Douglas Akey began his musical training in the public schools of Elmhurst, Illinois. He attanded Arizona State University on a performance scholarship, earning a bachelor of music degree in instrumental music (1979) and a master of music degree in solo performance (1985).

Mr. Akey is currently Director of Bands and Music/Drama Department Chairperson at Hendrix Junior High School in Chandler, Arizona. He has taught junior high school band for thirteen year in the Phoenix area. He is in demand as a clinician, having directed many of the various honor bands throughout Arizona. In 1985, Mr. Akey received the Stanbury Award of the American School Band Directors Association as the outstanding young junior high school band director in the United States.

Mr. Akey is also an accomplished composer of music for junior and senior high school bands as well as an active performer, having played with the Phoenix and Tucson Symphony Orchestras. He currently serves as principal horn with the Tempe Symphony Orchestra.