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Clancy Weeks, D.M.A.

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Dr. Clancy Weeks has been teaching Texas bands since 1985 when he earned his degree in music theory and composition from Lamar University, studying with such composers as William Latham, Merrill Ellis, Robert Culbertson and Paul Holmes along the way. He has composed and arranged for the wind band medium for over 25 years (beginning in high school), and has had over two-dozen band works published by R.B.C. Music and Avalon Press. In 1997 he earned his D.M.A. from the University of Houston in music education and conducting, and in the process created a corrected edition of Gordon Jacob’s William Byrd Suite. His works have been performed by bands all over the country—including the Dallas Wind Symphony, the Houston Symphonic Band, and the Rutgers University Wind Ensemble— and he was contracted to provide music for the Texas University Interscholastic League Sight-Reading competition.
Dr. Weeks has studied conducting with Gary Sousa (currently the Director of Instrumental Music at the University of Tennessee), and conducted in workshops under the watchful eyes of such noted directors as Jerry Junkin, Mallory Thompson, H. Robert Reynolds, Richard Floyd, Kevin Sedatole, and Larry Rachliff just to name a few. He has taught band at every level from 6th grade through high school, 2A through 5A, and has had successful programs at each of those levels.
His compositional style is decidedly tonal, with an eye towards craftsmanship and playability, and his works have been commissioned by a growing number of Texas bands. Rhythmic variety—including offset rhythmic patterns, unusual accents, and multiple meters—is a trademark of his latest works, while lush and occasionally complex harmonies is a long-time staple.

Todd Burrer

Associate Conductor Todd A. Burrer is a 5th generation Houstonian. He graduated from CyFair High School in 1983 under the direction of his mentor Robert McElroy. He attended Texas Christian University under the tutelage of Bob Blanton and Curt Wilson and graduated in 1988 with his All Level Bachelor of Music Education Degree. He served Klein ISD as assistant and head director of Bands at Wunderlich Intermediate School.

In 1996, Todd left the education world to pursue business interests. Currently, he is a partner and Vice President of Inframark, LLC. At Inframark, he is responsible for the water/wastewater activities leading 750 employees who manage 275 utility districts that serve over 650,000 Texans. He is Past-Chairman of the Greens Bayou Coalition, serves on the Board of Directors for the West Houston Association and the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. In 2021, he was appointed to serve as a regional representative for the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning group by Governor Abbot.

Todd is very involved in community arts. In 2014, he accepted an invitation to serve at Lakewood UMC as Director of Instrumental Music. Through the support of the generous congregation of Lakewood UMC and the Tomball community, he founded and serves as artistic director of two ensembles – The Prevailing Winds, a community based wind band and The Fellowship of the Swing, a community based big band. Both groups provide free music for community events such as veterans celebrations, retirement centers, homeless shelters and other community based organizations. He also serves as general manager and associate conductor of the Curt Wilson Alumni Big Band (CWABB). This group of TCU alumni performs at prestigious jazz festivals around the world. Recent tours have included England, France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.

Piccolo

Aaron Reines

FLUTE

Joan Hauenstein #
Rebecca Pfennig
Peggy Price
Jacquie Vargas

Oboe

Elva Huber
Katy Mayo + #

Bassoon

David Huber

Clarinet

Bridget Bray
Mae Gremillion
Wes Hughes
Joanna Vickery

Bass Clarinet

Dan Checkman

Alto Saxophone

Walter Price #
Frank Prevatt

Tenor Saxophone

Baritone Saxophone

Pat Kelly

French Horn

Kim Beale #
David Cervantes
Mary Landis +
Christy Miller #
Molly Weeks

Trumpet

Warren Ackerman + #
Larry Cole
Chuck Heusinger
Mike Hruska
Anthony Lenzo
Kate Manuel
Judy Ruhlin

Trombone

Tony Hall
Ken Harvey
David Liggett
Kyle Manuel
Connor Mayse

Bass Trombone

Todd Burrer +

Euphonium

Stephen Grafton
Noreen Lowery
Jerry Kelly
Richard Ostrem

Tuba

Jerry Johnson #

Percussion

Alex Griffin
Andrea Griffin
Keith McDaniel + #
Pat McInnis

Announcer

Jeff Cook

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