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Band Updates
September 2026

MR. VATOUSIOS APPOINTED DHS JAZZ BAND DIRECTOR - We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Vatousios, our Smith School General Music Teacher, will be directing the DHS Jazz Band this year. See Mr. V's bio below! Jazz Band Auditions will be on Wednesday, September 30th. Info and materials can be found on the band google classroom.  

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Antonios Vatousios is a composer, performer, arranger, and music educator with a diverse background in jazz, classical, rock, Latin, theater, and Greek music. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music, a Master of Music Education degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Salem State University.

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Mr. Vatousios began his formal musical training in Greece at an early age under the guidance of the esteemed Greek violinist, the late Panayiotis Yanosis. He later immigrated to the United States to continue his musical studies. Following his graduation from Berklee College of Music, he served in the United States Navy Band as a pianist and staff arranger. During his military career, he performed with numerous ensembles throughout the United States and composed and arranged music for live performances as well as local and nationally televised events.

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Mr. Vatousios has been an educator since 1999, serving as a music specialist, band director, and choral director at the elementary and middle school levels. During his tenure at HRMS, he directed the HRMS Concert Bands as well as the 7th- and 8th-grade Jazz Bands.

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In addition to his work in public education, Mr. Vatousios serves as music director and cantor at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody, Massachusetts. He is also the pianist for the MP3 Jazz Trio and a keyboardist with the Orfeas Band, a music ensemble based in the Boston area.

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His musical interests and experiences span a wide range of styles, including jazz, classical, rock, Latin, musical theater, Greek music, and more. He lives in Danvers, Massachusetts.

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