James Rees
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James Rees is serving in his first year as the Director of Bands at Grapevine High School. Mr. Rees is from Midland, TX and received a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Music Performance from Texas Tech University. He also holds a Master’s degree in Music Education from Southern Methodist University. Prior to joining the Grapevine staff, Mr. Rees was the associate director at Lake Highlands High School, Evans Middle School, and principal tuba of the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Rees and his wife live in Grapevine and enjoy family, friends, food and travel.
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William Redd
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Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Mr. Redd received his Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Slippery Rock University where he studied trumpet with Dr. Stephen Hawk and Mr. Joe Herndon. Upon graduation in 2015, he began teaching at Moon Area School District in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.
In 2017, Mr. Redd moved to Texas and started teaching at Belton High School, where he was the director of the Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble 1, and Symphonic Band 2. Under Mr. Redd's direction, the Marching Band received consistent Sweepstakes Awards and advanced to Area D Marching Contest and under his direction Jazz Ensemble 1 received consistent superior ratings including: Temple College Jazz Festival, Longhorn Jazz Festival, UT Arlington Jazz Festival, and TCU Jazz Festival. With Mr. Redd's guidance, the Symphonic Band 2 received Sweepstakes and earned superior ratings from all judges for the first time in program history.
Mr. Redd is an active teacher and clinician across the country. He is also the director of the Crossmen Winds (2019 WGI WIW finalists) and on the brass faculty at the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Redd has taught both indoor and outdoor ensembles including: The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps (Denver, CO); Rhythm X Winds (Dayton, OH); Belton HS (Belton, TX), Moon Area High School Marching Band (PA); Norwin Marching Band (PA); Kiski Area Marching Band (PA); and Slippery Rock University Winter Guard (PA). Mr. Redd performed with the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps and was in the inaugural cast of the 2015 WGI World Champion, Rhythm X Winds as a featured soloist.
Mr. Redd is excited to be joining the Grapevine Band Program!
In 2017, Mr. Redd moved to Texas and started teaching at Belton High School, where he was the director of the Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble 1, and Symphonic Band 2. Under Mr. Redd's direction, the Marching Band received consistent Sweepstakes Awards and advanced to Area D Marching Contest and under his direction Jazz Ensemble 1 received consistent superior ratings including: Temple College Jazz Festival, Longhorn Jazz Festival, UT Arlington Jazz Festival, and TCU Jazz Festival. With Mr. Redd's guidance, the Symphonic Band 2 received Sweepstakes and earned superior ratings from all judges for the first time in program history.
Mr. Redd is an active teacher and clinician across the country. He is also the director of the Crossmen Winds (2019 WGI WIW finalists) and on the brass faculty at the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Redd has taught both indoor and outdoor ensembles including: The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps (Denver, CO); Rhythm X Winds (Dayton, OH); Belton HS (Belton, TX), Moon Area High School Marching Band (PA); Norwin Marching Band (PA); Kiski Area Marching Band (PA); and Slippery Rock University Winter Guard (PA). Mr. Redd performed with the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps and was in the inaugural cast of the 2015 WGI World Champion, Rhythm X Winds as a featured soloist.
Mr. Redd is excited to be joining the Grapevine Band Program!
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Brooke Irby
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Ms. Irby is a native of Bedford, TX, where she attended L.D. Bell High School. In her time at Bell, she had the privilege of performing and placing at the Texas State Marching Contest, and BOA Grand Nationals. She was a member of the leadership team in 2012, and a drum major in 2013.
She earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Ms. Irby studied clarinet under Dr. Christopher Ayer. She was a member of the SFA Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Fred J. Allen for 4 years, and principal clarinet in the SFA Orchestra and Opera Theatre. In 2015, she performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC with the Lumberjack Marching Band. During her final semester of study, she had the pleasure of studying conducting with Dr. Tamey Anglley.
Ms. Irby served as a student teacher at Prosper High School with John Alstrin, and Rogers Middle School with Brandon Holt.
Ms. Irby comes to us from McKinney Boyd High School in McKinney, TX. During her time in McKinney, she assisted with the marching program, and directed the Symphonic II Band. In her first UIL Concert and Sightreading her band earned Sweepstakes.
Ms. Irby is thrilled to be joining the Grapevine Staff this year, and will be assisting with the marching band, and directing the Symphonic Band.
She currently resides in Grapevine, TX with her cat, Salem.
She earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Ms. Irby studied clarinet under Dr. Christopher Ayer. She was a member of the SFA Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Fred J. Allen for 4 years, and principal clarinet in the SFA Orchestra and Opera Theatre. In 2015, she performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC with the Lumberjack Marching Band. During her final semester of study, she had the pleasure of studying conducting with Dr. Tamey Anglley.
Ms. Irby served as a student teacher at Prosper High School with John Alstrin, and Rogers Middle School with Brandon Holt.
Ms. Irby comes to us from McKinney Boyd High School in McKinney, TX. During her time in McKinney, she assisted with the marching program, and directed the Symphonic II Band. In her first UIL Concert and Sightreading her band earned Sweepstakes.
Ms. Irby is thrilled to be joining the Grapevine Staff this year, and will be assisting with the marching band, and directing the Symphonic Band.
She currently resides in Grapevine, TX with her cat, Salem.
Patrick Bowman
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Bio for Mr. Bowman coming soon!
Assistant Percussion Director |
Bio coming soon!
Jailin Samuels
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Bio for Mr. Samuels coming soon!
Assistant Guard Director |
Bio coming soon!