David McKinney: Director of Bands
Mr. McKinney is now in his second year as a Mighty Panther and his 34th year of teaching Music Education. He retired after 28 years of teaching in Mississippi and moved to Beaumont TX where he continued his career as Director of Bands. After four years in Beaumont, he and his family joined the Danbury ISD family.
Mr. McKinney is a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He began his career as the Assistant Band Director in Brookhaven MS for 10 years. In his position as an assistant, he provided music lessons to any interested student. Then, to Magnolia Middle School in Meridian MS.
After one year there, he continued his career at West Lauderdale in Collinsville MS until he retired in 2019.
While at the University of Mississippi he played in several ensembles including: The Pride of South Marching Band, The Collegians, The Mississippians, the premier traveling ensemble of the jazz program. He was also in the University Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. While in Brookhaven, he was the orchestra director for Easthaven Baptist Church. While in Meridian, he served on the Board of Directors of the East Central Mississippi Band Director Association and one year as President. He was an active member of the orchestra at Highland Baptist Church where he was a member before moving to TX.
Mr. McKinney teaches beginner band (6th grade), middle school band (7th & 8th grade bands), high school (marching, concert and jazz) bands.
Mr. McKinney can be reached by email: david.mckinney@danburyisd.org or (979) 922-1236
Annie Williams:
Annie is in her second year as the Color Guard Instructor. Having been a member of the color guard in both high school and college, she eagerly stepped up when the band needed an instructor. Annie initiated the first annual Color Guard camp for new members, which resulted in the team nearly doubling in size within a year. The band is excited about what the future holds!
A long-time resident of Danbury, Annie has three children currently attending DISD schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Additionally, eight of her children and stepchildren have graduated from DISD.
Annie is in her seventh year with Danbury ISD, and her third year serving as the superintendent's secretary. She began her journey with the district as the secretary at Danbury Middle School. While she appreciated the move to the administration building, she missed the daily interactions with students on campus.
Being part of the launch of the DISD color guard program has been a rewarding experience for her, allowing her to teach, build relationships with students, and look forward to continued growth in the years ahead.
annie.williams@danburyisd.org or (979) 922-8246