Ben Channell, Band Director
Ben Channell currently serves as Director of Bands and Performing Arts Department Chair at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Tennessee. A graduate of Tullahoma High School, Mr. Channell earned his Undergraduate Degree in Music Education from Lipscomb University. He is in his 13th year of teaching—he spent his first four years as the Director of Bands at Winfree-Bryant Middle School while serving as the Assistant Director with the Lebanon High School Band.
Under his direction, the Lebanon High School Band has received numerous accolades, awards, and superior ratings at assessments, festivals and contests. Mr. Channell is an active performer, composer, and arranger— having the privilege of premiering several works in the Middle Tennessee area. Since 2019, he has also served MTSBOA and TnMEA in various roles. In addition to his love of composition, music and education, Mr. Channell enjoys golf, hiking, biking, kayaking, and all things gaming. He currently resides in Wilson County, TN with his wife, Liz, and three dogs: Pumpkin, Braxton, and Theo.
Chelsea Liu, Assistant Band Director
Welcome, Ms. Liu!
The Lebanon Band is thrilled to officially announce the appointment of Ms. Chelsea Liu as the new Assistant Director of Bands!
Ms. Liu is excited to begin her first year of teaching with the Lebanon High School Band. She is a 2022 graduate of Siegel High School and recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University this year with her undergraduate degree in Instrumental Music Education. During her time at MTSU, she had opportunities to perform and travel with ensembles such as the Band of Blue, Flute Choir, and Wind Ensemble. Ms. Liu believes Music Education is impactful and looks forward to helping students build confidence and reach their goals. Outside of school, she enjoys photography and attending live concerts of her favorite artists.
“Chelsea has a terrific background of excellence, comes thoroughly recommended by her former supervisors and colleagues, and has a breadth of pedagogical knowledge that will continue to elevate the program standards of The Lebanon Band. We are very excited to have her on the team!”
– Ben Channell, Director of Bands
History of Band Directors
Pre 1968: Bill Moore
Pre 1968: Walter McDaniels
1968 – 1971: Don Craighead
1971 – 1973: Terry Parker
1974 – 1976: David Brock
1976 – 1977: Lanny Huddleston
1977 – 1979: Bill McClanahan
1979 – 1980: W.C.Gore
1980 – 1984: Randall Hughes
1984 – 1985: Brenda Graham
1985 – 2001: Robert Taylor
2001 – 2002: John Ash
2002 – 2004: Chuck Gilbert
2004 – 2006: Rodney Parks & Eric Spear
2007 – 2016: Eric Spear
2016 – 2018: Eric Spear & Ben Channell
2018 – Present: Ben Channell & Max Amoss IV