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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary - M.R.E. Mississippi State University - BA in music Itawamba Community College Mantachie High School

Mr. Rick Murrell

Mr. Rick Murrell is the band director of the Belmont Cardinal Marching Band. Mr. Murrell graduated from Mantachie High School and went to Itawamba Community College to continue his education. After ICC, Mr. Murrell finished his undergraduate studies at Mississippi State University, where he earned his music degree. He also earned his M.R.E. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Mr. Murrell has led the Cardinal band to many superior ratings in concerts and marching festivals. He believes it is important to remember that "Every great musician was once a beginner."

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B.A. Elementary Education, Mississippi State University (2014-2016) A.A. Northeast Mississippi Community College (2012-2013) BHS (2012)

Mrs. Emily Schallock

Mrs. Emily Schallock is the assistant band director and coach of the color guard and winter guard. She is a graduate of Belmont High School and Northeast Mississippi Community College. She graduated with her B.A. in elementary education from Mississippi State Univeristy. She has been working with the band since 2018. The color guard received a superior rating in 2018 at the Tennessee Valley Invitational and a superior rating in 2021 at the West Alabama Marching Band Festival. She is married, and they have a wonderful child together.