Meet Our Director

Dr. Todd Jenkins, a native of North Augusta, was educated at the University of South Carolina (BM), Ithaca College (MM) and Liberty University (Doctor of Music Education), with additional studies at Messiah University, Shenandoah Conservatory and the University of Georgia. Dr. Jenkins currently serves as Director of Instrumental Studies at the University of South Carolina Aiken, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and Pacer Pulse Pep Band, and teaches courses in conducting and brass methods.

Todd assumed the role of Director of the AAA Homeschool Band (from founders Barb and Roger Rollins) in the Fall of 2026, and brings a wealth of experience working with students of all ages and abilities.   A proponent of music for all ages, Todd maintains a private trumpet studio made up of students aged 12 to 78, conducts the CSRA New Horizons Band and the Aiken Concert Band for adult musicians, and serves as a clinician for Sight Reading Factory. Todd also serves on the music staff of Kiokee Baptist Church in Appling, GA, and performs as a member of the trumpet sections of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and the North Charleston Pops! Todd lives in North Augusta with his wife, Kate (a professional trombonist), their son, Will (a hornist and pianist), and numerous pets.