Staff

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Chad Wood, Director of Bands

Mr. Wood is a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University and has been at Staley since 2002. In addition to numerous UIL Sweepstakes and first divisions at contests. Mr. Wood was honored to be named Staley's Teacher of the year in 2019 and a top five teacher of the year finalist for all of FISD.

In addition to overseeing all aspects of the Staley Band Program, Mr. Wood teaches Symphonic Band, Beginning Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Low Brass (euphonium & tuba) and assists with Concert and Honor Band. Mr. Wood has also served on countless committees for for FISD including being a curriculum writers for the district.

A native of Haysville, Kansas, Mr. Wood enjoys KU Basketball as well as rooting for the Mavericks, Cowboys, and Rangers. When not teaching, Mr. Wood performs regularly on trombone with various jazz ensembles, full orchestras, brass groups, and cover bands. As a performer he has been fortunate to perform all across the globe including tours in London and Spain.

Mr. Wood lives in Frisco with his wife Lesley, their daughters Emily (8th grade flute player at SMS), Harper (5th grade at Rogers), and their dog Ranger.

Email: woodc@friscoisd.org

Andi Webb, Assistant Director

Mrs. Webb attended the University of Central Oklahoma and Southern Nazarene University with a major in instrument music education. During her undergraduate studies, she performed with the wind symphony, symphony orchestra, woodwind quintet, was selected for the President's Concert, and was a two time member of the Intercollegiate Honor Band.

SInce moving to Texas she has been the assistant band director at Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, TX where she helped start the marching program, assisted with the High School marching and concert bands, directed the Middle School bands, taught woodwind classes, and earned superior ratings at TPSMEA concert and sight reading contests. She has also been teaching private clarinet lessons for approximately 20 years.

She currently performs with the Stonebriar Orchestra and Stonebriar Woodwind Quintet.

Jacob Carter, Director of Percussion

More information coming soon.

Phillip Martinez, Percussion Assistant

Phillip Martinez is a percussionist, arranger, and musical consultant whose roots began in a small rural town, Jourdanton Tx. After receiving several accolades for his musical talents, Mr. Martinez decided to pursue a Minor in Music at the University of North Texas while studying English. There, he worked with and learned from many great percussionists, including Ellis Hampton, Jeremy Noyes, Omar Carmenates, Mike Hodges, John Brennan, and Paul Rennick.

While in college, Mr. Martinez propelled his musical aspirations in drum corps. He marched for 4 years and ended his marching career with the Phantom Regiment in 2008, which won the World Championship and Fred Sandford High Percussion Award. Since aging out, Mr. Martinez has been on the educational staff of several DCI Ensembles, including The Blue Knights, the Boston Crusaders, and most recently the Phantom Regiment. Mr. Martinez has worked with the likes of Ellis Hampton, Daniel Allen, Dan Darrah, and Ralph Hardimon.

Mr. Martinez is also currently the newest addition to percussion staff at Colleyville Heritage. He is humbled to be a part of the Vigilantes Indoor Percussion staff and anticipates an exciting season.