John Miller has been the Director of Bands at American Fork High School for the past twenty one years. The American Fork Bands have received many honors under his direction. In recent years the marching band has performed in the Fiesta bowl, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, a finalist at the Bands of America National Marching Band Championships, the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington DC and will perform in the 2007 Macy's Parade in New York City. The AF Wind Symphony performed at the 2004 Bands of America National Concert Band Festival and has performed at the Utah Music Educators State Conference on two occasions. His Jazz band has twice placed runner-up at the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival and twice placed first at the Crescent Jazz Festival.

Mr. Miller was chosen as one of the 1998 Accent on Excellence recipients for the Alpine School District and in 1999 was selected as Teacher of The Year for the Alpine School District. He has received three Citations of Excellence from the National Band Association and in 2002 was selected as one of the 50 directors in America that make a difference. He has received two "Outstanding Achievement" awards from the Utah Music Educators Association. In 2003 he was selected by Bands of America and the Music Educators National Conference as their music teacher of the year. Holding a Masters degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University, he is the past Band Vice-President of the Utah Music Educators, past president of the Idaho Gem-state Music educators, served 10 years as chairman of the Utah All-State Band, and is currently the Treasurer and Marching Band Chairman for the Utah Music Educators Association and serves as the Utah State Chair of the National Band Association. He is a frequent adjudicator and clinician throughout the United States. In 2006 Mr. Miller became the founding director of the Wasatch Winds Symphonic Band, an adult community band. Under his direction the band has grown to over 85 members and already has an established concert series in the community.

As Director of Bands at American Fork H.S. his responsibilities include direction of the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, two Jazz bands, Brass Ensembles and Orchestra Winds. He is active in the Boy Scouts of America having received advanced Wood Badge training in that organization and has received the prestigious Silver Beaver Award for long term commitment to scouting. Mr. Miller is married to Pam Miller and they have six children and nine grandchildren. Mr. Miller believes strongly in the development of student leaders and the growth of the students in all areas of their lives including their musical development and believes that every student should experience the joy of music performance.

Jermie Arnold is the Director of Bands at American fork Junior High. He completed his degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University in 2002, and is now pursuing a Masters degree from the same school. Jermie has received awards such as the Semper Fidelis Award for Leadership, and the Presser Foundation Scholarship for Music Educators. As a Trumpet player of 16 years, he has participated in many ensembles, including Honor Bands, Brigham Young Universities Symphonic Band, and Symphony Orchestra, and The Utah Premiere Brass. He has participated in Marching Bands for 9 years, 5 years as Drum Major, including 2 years for Brigham Young University.

Jermie has been the Director of Bands at American Fork Junior High School for three years. His Ensembles have received Superior ratings at numerous festivals around the state each year. The Jazz band was recognized as the Outstanding Junior High Jazz band at the Crescent Jazz Festival in 2003. The Wind Ensemble performed at the National Music Educators Conference in Salt Lake City in the spring of 2006. Jermie is also the Assistant Conductor of the Wasatch Winds Community Band. Jermie has been married to his wife Amber for four years, and they enjoy their sons Jacob who is 3 years and Kyle who is 10 months old.