Randy Vaughn began his music career with the Gattis Junior High Band under the direction of Harold VanWinkle in Clovis, New Mexico. At Clovis High School, his band director was Norvel Howell. During this time he studied private flute with Ted Raven. Mr. Vaughn is a 1968 graduate of West Texas State University with a Bachelor of Music Education. While at WTSU, his band director and private flute instructor was Dr. Gary Garner.Later in his career, he also received instruction from Eddie Green at the University of Houston.

Previous experiences include positions at Klein High School and Strack Intermediate School (Klein ISD), Hereford High School and Stanton Junior High School (Hereford ISD) and Claude High School (Claude ISD). Mr. Vaughn’s bands have been recognized statewide and nationally for their musical excellence earning 32 UIL sweepstakes awards. Other top honors received at prestigious festivals include the Bands of America Grand Nationals in Indianapolis, the Texas 5A State Marching Band Competition and the Texas 5A Honor Band competition, and the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival in Chicago. His bands have held performances at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. and Carnegie Hall in New York City.

In 2002, Mr. Vaughn was awarded the Lifetime Meritorious Achievement Award by the TBA. Mr. Vaughn’s professional affiliations include TMEA, Phi Beta Mu, TMAA and is a past president of the TBA.

He has received wonderful support from Cindy, his wife of 31 years. Mr. Vaughn retired in 2001 after 34 years in the Texas public schools. He maintains a busy schedule as clinician, guest conductor and adjudicator across the United States.