Directors and Staff

Nathan Cunningham is the Director of Bands for Conway Public Schools and the Head Band Director at Conway High School, his Alma Mater. At Conway, he is the conductor of the Conway High School Wind Symphony, Marching Band, Courtside Cats Pep Band, and Pit Orchestra. He holds a bachelor of music education degree from the University of Arkansas (2014) and a master of music in conducting degree from the University of Central Arkansas (2022).

Mr. Cunningham is a board member of Destination Band Camp and recently served as Chairman of the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association’s Region Nine as well as president of the Razorback Band Alumni Society. He is a member of the Phi Beta Mu International Band Fraternity and is an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi. In 2020, Mr. Cunningham was named the outstanding young band director of the year for the state of Arkansas. 

Under Mr. Cunningham’s guidance, the Conway Band Program has seen significant growth, including consistent first division ratings at the ASBOA State Concert Contest and the school’s first ever division I ratings at the ASBOA State Marching Competition. In 2024, the Conway High School Select Wind Ensemble was selected by audition and application to perform at the COSSBA National Conference in Dallas, TX. In 2025, the Conway High School Wind Symphony was named the Reserve Honor Ensemble for Class 7A at the ASBOA State Concert Contest.

Mr. Cunningham is a frequent adjudicator, clinician, and presenter across the state. Additionally, he is respected as an audio/video recording specialist, having recorded and produced over 500 performances in the last ten years as the owner of ViaMedia Professional Recordings, LLC.

As a third generation band director, Mr. Cunningham is proud to follow the footsteps of his grandfather and parents. He owes all of his success to his teachers and mentors: Tim and Jan Cunningham, Russell Langston, Richard Rulli, Chris Knighten, Dale Warren, and Ricky Brooks.