Our Story
The Wildcat Band is comprised of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. There are four performing bands within the Wildcat Band. These include the Beginner Band which is made up of students who are just learning how to play their instruments, the Concert Band, which is comprised of intermediate band members, the Symphonic Band which competes in the non-varsity category and the Wind Ensemble which competes in the varsity category. The Wildcat Band performs throughout the year for concerts, football games, festivals and U.I.L. Contests. Its members also get a chance to compete as individuals in the Solo and Ensemble and District Band competitions.
THE DIRECTORS
Lisa Lopez
Head Band Director Miss Lopez is currently in her 15th year of teaching and her 4th year as Director of Bands for Westview Middle School, where she is the director of the Wind Ensemble and teaches woodwind instruments. Previously, she taught in Laredo, TX for eleven years. From 2003 to 2006 she taught elementary music and from 2007 to 2014 she taught middle school band. During her time as an elementary music teacher, Miss Lopez completed her Level I & II Orff-Schulwerk courses with Central Texas Orff at Trinity University in San Antonio. After becoming a band director, Miss Lopez led her CCC Non-Varsity Bands to receive eight consecutive U.I.L. Sweepstakes Awards. Under her baton, the WMS Wind Ensemble also earned 3 consecutive sweepstakes.
Prior to becoming an educator, Miss Lopez earned a Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Texas State University in San Marcos. During this time, she was active in the Bobcat Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Tau Beta Sigma Sorority for Bands and Golden Key International Honor Society. In 2010, Miss Lopez also earned a Masters in Music Education from Texas A & M University in Kingsville, TX. She studied clarinet with Dr. David Pino and Dr. Nancy King-Sanders, respectively. Miss Lopez is affiliated with TMEA, TSTA and TBA. |
Alonzo Martinez
Assistant Band Director Mr. Martinez is currently beginning his 9th year of teaching and his 1st year as Assistant Band Director for Westview Middle School, where he is the director of the Symphonic Band and teaches brass instruments.
Previously, he taught middle school band in Corpus Christi, TX for 5 years and high school band in Mission, TX for 3 years. Prior to becoming an educator, Mr. Martinez earned a Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Texas A&M University- Kingsville in Kingsville, TX. During this time, Mr. Martinez was active in the Javelina Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Kingsville Symphony Orchestra, TAMUK Horn Society and Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity for Bands. Mr. Martinez is affiliated with TMEA and was a performing member of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps from Canton, Ohio in 2006 and 2007. |
Private Lesson Staff
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Carly Burkard
Flute Kathryn Bloise Oboe Luis Corpus Clarinet Dustin Hunter Saxophone |
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Connally High School Band Staff:
Marc Telles Director of Bands, Fine Arts Department Chair Iram Reyes Associate Director, Wind Ensemble, Marching Brass, Jazz Jason Russell Associate Director, Director of Percussion, Jazz Abel Vasquez Colorguard Director Luis Corpus Woodwind Specialist and Instructor |
Dessau Middle School Band Staff:
Yvanna Reyes Director of Bands Juan Carrera Assistant Director of Bands Director of Fine Arts: Manuel Gamez Fine Arts Sr. Administrative Associate: Karen Robbins |
Westview Middle School Region Band Members
2017-2018
Joshua Devera, Oboe
Jada Garcia, Clarinet
Jasmine Nguyen, Clarinet
Nicholas Nelson, Trumpet
Justin Santos, Trumpet
Connor Huynh, Euphonium
Mason Cherry, Trombone
Jackson Hawk, Trombone
Clayson Harris, Trombone
2016-2017
Vincent Nguyen, Flute
Erica Palacios, Clarinet
Maximiliano Quinones, Trumpet
Caden Barker, Percussion
2015-2016
Sandesh Puri, Flute
Daniel Rodriguez, Alto Saxophone
Andrew Soto-Avila, Trumpet
David Hernandez, Horn
2014-2015
Samantha Morganti, Oboe
Ana Truong, Clarinet
2012-2013
Adin Lee, Bassoon
Lauren Yamthe, Clarinet
Luis Munoz, Trumpet
Jonavinne Steadham, Euphonium
2011-2012
Hannah Lovato, Oboe
Adin Lee, Bassoon
Cesar Salgado, Tenor Saxophone
Antonio Musella-Gonzales, Trombone
Austin Pham, Tuba
2010-2011
Emma Mele, Bassoon
Samuel Banks, Tenor Saxophone
James Hill, Tenor Saxophone
Samantha Bernal, Horn
Antonio Musella-Gonzales, Trombone
Robert Hale, Trombone
Israel Rodriguez, Tuba
2009-2010
Samuel Banks, Tenor Saxophone