Jennifer Borders
Mrs. Borders is the Head Director for Vanston Bands. Mrs. Borders teaches the Flute, Clarinet, Double Reed, and Saxophone Beginner classes as well as the Vanston Symphonic Band. She received her Bachelor of Music from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2002 and her Master of Educational Administration from Texas A&M Commerce in 2012. She has been the head band director for Vanston Middle School for 12 years. Mrs. Borders enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Henry and their three sons Sean, Cade, and Noah.
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Mrs. Borders is the Head Director for Vanston Bands. Mrs. Borders teaches the Flute, Clarinet, Double Reed, and Saxophone Beginner classes as well as the Vanston Symphonic Band. She received her Bachelor of Music from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2002 and her Master of Educational Administration from Texas A&M Commerce in 2012. She has been the head band director for Vanston Middle School for 12 years. Mrs. Borders enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Henry and their three sons Sean, Cade, and Noah.
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Logan Stalcup
Mr. Stalcup is excited to be entering his 1st year at North Mesquite High School and Vanston Middle School. Mr. Stalcup will teach the Vanston beginner trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba classes along with the Concert Band. He is a DFW native, having graduated 5th in his class from Celina High School, where he was also a 3-year All-State tubist.
Mr. Stalcup graduated with distinction from The University of Oklahoma in December 2014. During his time at OU, he was a member of the Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Bands. He also served as the 61st Drum Major of the Sudler trophy-winning Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band. He studied tuba with Mr. Brian Dobbins, conducting with Dr. Debra Traficante, and arranging with Dr. Roland Barrett. In the summers of 2012 and 2013, Mr. Stalcup marched tuba with the 10-time World Champion Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.
Mr. Stalcup came to North Mesquite High School from Howe Independent School District, where he served as Assistant Band Director. The Howe High School band placed 5th in the 3A Area competition, and the Middle School Band received a UIL sweepstakes award. Mr. Stalcup’s professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Association of Texas Small School Bands, and Kappa Kappa Psi.
Mr. Stalcup is looking forward to his upcoming marriage to his wonderful fiancée, Kaitlyn, in the summer of 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys playing in a local community band, attending sporting events of all kinds, and spending time with his family who still resides in Celina. email Mr. Stalcup
Mr. Stalcup is excited to be entering his 1st year at North Mesquite High School and Vanston Middle School. Mr. Stalcup will teach the Vanston beginner trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba classes along with the Concert Band. He is a DFW native, having graduated 5th in his class from Celina High School, where he was also a 3-year All-State tubist.
Mr. Stalcup graduated with distinction from The University of Oklahoma in December 2014. During his time at OU, he was a member of the Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Bands. He also served as the 61st Drum Major of the Sudler trophy-winning Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band. He studied tuba with Mr. Brian Dobbins, conducting with Dr. Debra Traficante, and arranging with Dr. Roland Barrett. In the summers of 2012 and 2013, Mr. Stalcup marched tuba with the 10-time World Champion Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.
Mr. Stalcup came to North Mesquite High School from Howe Independent School District, where he served as Assistant Band Director. The Howe High School band placed 5th in the 3A Area competition, and the Middle School Band received a UIL sweepstakes award. Mr. Stalcup’s professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Association of Texas Small School Bands, and Kappa Kappa Psi.
Mr. Stalcup is looking forward to his upcoming marriage to his wonderful fiancée, Kaitlyn, in the summer of 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys playing in a local community band, attending sporting events of all kinds, and spending time with his family who still resides in Celina. email Mr. Stalcup
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Zach Houston
Mr. Houston began his tenure as Director of Percussion at North Mesquite High School in the fall of 2015. Mr. Houston began his percussion career as a 7th grader at Vanston Middle School in Scott Zender’s Beginner Percussion Class. After graduating from Mesquite ISD, Zach attended Texas Tech University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and his Master’s Degree in Percussion Performance. During his time in Lubbock, Zach served as an adjunct percussion staff member for Lubbock ISD and Frenship ISD where his responsibilities included working with drumlines, teaching private lessons, as well as, overseeing UIL performance preparation. While at Texas Tech, Mr. Houston served as a teaching assistant for the world-renowned Goin’ Band from Raiderland! Zach also enjoyed performing with groups at the College Band Director National Association Annual Conference (CBDNA), the Percussive Arts Society Annual Convention, and Texas Music Educators Annual convention. As a percussionist, Mr. Houston has experience in various different mediums including: steel drums, percussion ensembles, wind ensemble, orchestra, and jazz band. Mr. Houston is a member of Texas Music Educators Association and Percussive Arts Society. In his spare time Zach enjoys listening to music, playing in various small combo groups around town, and spending time with friends. email Mr. Houston |
