Silver King Band Staff
Director of Bands
Mr. Tommy Bunnens is a proud graduate of the Charlotte County Public Schools, and a CHS alumni (class of 2010). Mr. Bunnens received his Bachelor's of Music Education from Florida Gulf Coast University and his Master's of Music Education from Florida State University.
Mr. Bunnens taught for several years within the collier and lee school districts, before coming home to CHS in 2020. His current responsibilities include the Charlotte High School Silver King Marching Band, Eurythmics, Symphonic Band, Wind Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and the Silver "Swing" Big Band. While at CHS he has seen a steady increase in band students, growing the program from 90 students to over 120 in two years time. During the 2021-2022 school year his Jazz and Concert ensembles all received Superior ratings at district MPA; the first time since 1999. In 2024 the CHS Wind Orchestra achieved a straight superior rating at the state level, earning the band the prestigious Otto J. Kraushaar; for the first time in school history.
In his spare time, Mr. Bunnens enjoys going to the gym, playing video games, spending time with his wife and daughter, and giving his dog and cats lots of belly rubs; much to their dismay.
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Mr. Bunnens taught for several years within the collier and lee school districts, before coming home to CHS in 2020. His current responsibilities include the Charlotte High School Silver King Marching Band, Eurythmics, Symphonic Band, Wind Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble and the Silver "Swing" Big Band. While at CHS he has seen a steady increase in band students, growing the program from 90 students to over 120 in two years time. During the 2021-2022 school year his Jazz and Concert ensembles all received Superior ratings at district MPA; the first time since 1999. In 2024 the CHS Wind Orchestra achieved a straight superior rating at the state level, earning the band the prestigious Otto J. Kraushaar; for the first time in school history.
In his spare time, Mr. Bunnens enjoys going to the gym, playing video games, spending time with his wife and daughter, and giving his dog and cats lots of belly rubs; much to their dismay.
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Assistant Band Birector
Mr. Thomas Dubbert is a product of Charlotte County Public Schools, graduating from Port Charlotte High School in 2006. After graduation, he attended Ohio State University, where he performed in several concert ensembles and the Athletic Bands performing around the state of Ohio and athletic events. He received his Associate’s degree from Ohio State, his Bachelor’s degree from Argosy University in Fine Arts, and his Master‘s in Music Education from Bowling Green State University; he is also an alumnus of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, aging out in 2009.
After returning to Florida in 2011, he served as Percussion Instructor and then Associate Director of Bands under Jose Lopez at Port Charlotte High School until 2018. He then took the position of Director of Bands at Mariner High School in Lee County, Fl serving there for two years before going to his current position as Director of Bands at Woodland Middle School in North Port, Florida, in 2020. His bands have found success receiving superior ratings in concert, jazz, and marching. He has served on the teaching staff of the Heat Wave Drum and Bugle corps from 2017-2019 and is a private instructor having students perform in the Florida All-State bands with several students making the ensemble 4+ times. He enjoys grilling, playing softball, and spending time with his wife Kendice and children Kyler and Tynley.
After returning to Florida in 2011, he served as Percussion Instructor and then Associate Director of Bands under Jose Lopez at Port Charlotte High School until 2018. He then took the position of Director of Bands at Mariner High School in Lee County, Fl serving there for two years before going to his current position as Director of Bands at Woodland Middle School in North Port, Florida, in 2020. His bands have found success receiving superior ratings in concert, jazz, and marching. He has served on the teaching staff of the Heat Wave Drum and Bugle corps from 2017-2019 and is a private instructor having students perform in the Florida All-State bands with several students making the ensemble 4+ times. He enjoys grilling, playing softball, and spending time with his wife Kendice and children Kyler and Tynley.