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AUSTIN TRAN
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MATTHEW McCOY
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Email: mmccoy@ccisd.net
Matthew McCoy is an Assistant Band Director at Seabrook Intermediate School.
Mr. McCoy is a graduate of Syracuse University in May 2001 with a Bachelor’s in Music Education and Honors in Saxophone Performance. Prior to that, he attended Wilson Senior High School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania and graduated from there in 1997. Immediately after graduating from Syracuse University, Mr. McCoy served as the Assistant Director of Orchestras at J. Frank Dobie High School and then the Assistant Director of Bands at South Houston High School in Pasadena ISD.
As a saxophone player, Mr. McCoy has studied with Mr. David Bilger, Dr. Ronald Caravan, Dr. Paul Cohen, and studied jazz saxophone with Mr. Tom Strohman of Third Stream. He has also played for a number of top notch performers including Alex Dean and Denis DiBlasio. As an adjudicator, Mr. McCoy has judged numerous solo and ensemble contests in Southeast Texas and All-District Band auditions in New York State.
Mr. McCoy lives in the Clear Lake City area with his wife Alice, who is an Orchestra Director and his two children, Quynn and Ian.
Matthew McCoy is an Assistant Band Director at Seabrook Intermediate School.
Mr. McCoy is a graduate of Syracuse University in May 2001 with a Bachelor’s in Music Education and Honors in Saxophone Performance. Prior to that, he attended Wilson Senior High School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania and graduated from there in 1997. Immediately after graduating from Syracuse University, Mr. McCoy served as the Assistant Director of Orchestras at J. Frank Dobie High School and then the Assistant Director of Bands at South Houston High School in Pasadena ISD.
As a saxophone player, Mr. McCoy has studied with Mr. David Bilger, Dr. Ronald Caravan, Dr. Paul Cohen, and studied jazz saxophone with Mr. Tom Strohman of Third Stream. He has also played for a number of top notch performers including Alex Dean and Denis DiBlasio. As an adjudicator, Mr. McCoy has judged numerous solo and ensemble contests in Southeast Texas and All-District Band auditions in New York State.
Mr. McCoy lives in the Clear Lake City area with his wife Alice, who is an Orchestra Director and his two children, Quynn and Ian.
NATHAN VALDEZ - PERCUSSION DIRECTOR
CLEAR FALLS HS, BAYSIDE INT, SEABROOK INT
Email: nvaldez@ccisd.net
Mr. Valdez currently serves as Associate Band Director and Percussion Director at Clear Falls HS in League City, Texas. Previously, he worked as a Private Lesson Instructor and Clinician in the Houston Area. Mr. Valdez has worked with many programs including: Cy-Creek HS, Cy-Fair HS, Cy-Ranch HS, Jersey Village HS, Pearland HS, among others. Highlights during this time include multiple best drumline awards for his students, as well as Co-Directing the Cy-Creek Percussion Ensemble, alongside Doug Herrington, and leading the students to win the Percussive Art Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition, and performing at the PAS convention in 2012. Mr. Valdez has also been an active percussion arranger in the Houston area since 2010, and his arrangements have lead groups to multiple drumline awards at area marching competitions.
Mr. Valdez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, where he studied under Dr. Matt McClung. Previously, he attended the University of Houston, where he studied under Dr. Blake Wilkins. He performed with the University of Houston Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Full Orchestra, and Drumline. Highlight performances include performing at both the 2006 and 2008 PAS Convention with the Percussion Ensemble and Drumline, and performing at the TMEA Convention with the Wind Ensemble. Mr. Valdez was also a member of Revolution Drum and Bugle Corp in 2005, competing in DCI Finals and earning a 4th place finish.
Mr. Valdez is a graduate of Mary Carroll H.S. in Corpus Christi, TX. He is a member of Percussive Arts Society, Texas Music Educators Association, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Kaitlyn.
Mr. Valdez currently serves as Associate Band Director and Percussion Director at Clear Falls HS in League City, Texas. Previously, he worked as a Private Lesson Instructor and Clinician in the Houston Area. Mr. Valdez has worked with many programs including: Cy-Creek HS, Cy-Fair HS, Cy-Ranch HS, Jersey Village HS, Pearland HS, among others. Highlights during this time include multiple best drumline awards for his students, as well as Co-Directing the Cy-Creek Percussion Ensemble, alongside Doug Herrington, and leading the students to win the Percussive Art Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition, and performing at the PAS convention in 2012. Mr. Valdez has also been an active percussion arranger in the Houston area since 2010, and his arrangements have lead groups to multiple drumline awards at area marching competitions.
Mr. Valdez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, where he studied under Dr. Matt McClung. Previously, he attended the University of Houston, where he studied under Dr. Blake Wilkins. He performed with the University of Houston Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Full Orchestra, and Drumline. Highlight performances include performing at both the 2006 and 2008 PAS Convention with the Percussion Ensemble and Drumline, and performing at the TMEA Convention with the Wind Ensemble. Mr. Valdez was also a member of Revolution Drum and Bugle Corp in 2005, competing in DCI Finals and earning a 4th place finish.
Mr. Valdez is a graduate of Mary Carroll H.S. in Corpus Christi, TX. He is a member of Percussive Arts Society, Texas Music Educators Association, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Kaitlyn.
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BRIAN MORENO
DIRECTOR OF BAND CLEAR FALLS HS Mr. Moreno has been Director of Bands at Clear Falls High School since 2016. A native of Galveston, Mr. Moreno graduated from Ball High School in 1998 and attended Houston Baptist University and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2004.
Mr. Moreno began his teaching career at Cypress Ridge High School in 2004 and remained there until 2009. He then joined the staff at Texas City High School as the Head Band Director in 2009 to 2015. In 2015, Mr. Moreno was named the Director of Bands at Manvel High School and came to Clear Falls in 2016. Bands under Mr. Moreno’s direction have frequently earned UIL Superior Ratings in the realms of Marching, Concert, and Sight-reading. Other awards have included Best in Class in the prestigious Bands of America Marching Contests, UIL Area Marching Contest Finalists, Area Honor Band Contest, Best in Show at Houston Area Marching Festivals, and Grand Champions at Choice Music Events. Mr. Moreno has also enjoyed an enriching career as a freelance trumpet player around the Houston Area. He has played in many venues including playing lead trumpet for jazz ensembles, salsa/meringue groups, the Houston Caribbean festival, and many musicals with professional groups. He still plays his instrument and enjoys being able to demonstrate a variety of musical skills to his students. Mr. Moreno has a beautiful wife, Meagen, and two wonderful daughters Aspen and Eliana. When not at the band hall, he spends much quality time with them and their dog Sandie. Mr. Moreno is also an active member at his church, the First Baptist Church of Galveston under friend and Pastor John Turner. |
RUSSELL ZAVALLA - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BANDS CLEAR FALLS HS
Russell Zavalla is currently in his 3 rd year as a band director at Clear Falls High School. In 2014 & 2016, he served as the assistant director while 2015 he served as the interim director of bands.
Mr. Zavalla is a graduate of the University of Houston in December 2012 with a Bachelor’s in Music Education. Prior to that, he attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Sugar Land, TX where he also worked as a visual technician for 6 years after completing time as a student. Immediately after graduating from the University of Houston, Mr. Zavalla briefly served as the Assistant Director of Bands at George Bush High School where he helped the Symphonic Band achieve their first “Superior” rating from a judge since the school’s opening in 2002.
After completing his time at George Bush High School, Mr. Zavalla was invited to serve as the Director of Visual Curriculum in Shanghai, China where he helped pioneer the marching arts throughout the Jing’An District of Shanghai. During his time overseas, Mr. Zavalla also had the opportunity to instruct the students at the first ever Winter Training Academy sponsored by Drum Corps International in Taipei, Taiwan.
Mr. Zavalla has performed with The Capital Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps from Columbus, OH in 2006 as well as 2 years with The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps in 2007 & 2010, which was awarded a bronze and silver medal, respectively. He served on the visual staff at the Jersey Surf Drum & Bugle Corps from 2012-2014 and the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps in 2015.
Mr. Zavalla is a graduate of the University of Houston in December 2012 with a Bachelor’s in Music Education. Prior to that, he attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Sugar Land, TX where he also worked as a visual technician for 6 years after completing time as a student. Immediately after graduating from the University of Houston, Mr. Zavalla briefly served as the Assistant Director of Bands at George Bush High School where he helped the Symphonic Band achieve their first “Superior” rating from a judge since the school’s opening in 2002.
After completing his time at George Bush High School, Mr. Zavalla was invited to serve as the Director of Visual Curriculum in Shanghai, China where he helped pioneer the marching arts throughout the Jing’An District of Shanghai. During his time overseas, Mr. Zavalla also had the opportunity to instruct the students at the first ever Winter Training Academy sponsored by Drum Corps International in Taipei, Taiwan.
Mr. Zavalla has performed with The Capital Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps from Columbus, OH in 2006 as well as 2 years with The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps in 2007 & 2010, which was awarded a bronze and silver medal, respectively. He served on the visual staff at the Jersey Surf Drum & Bugle Corps from 2012-2014 and the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps in 2015.