Canyon High School BanD
COMAL ISD - NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
About US
The Canyon High School Band is located in the Comal Independent School District in New Braunfels, TX. A competitive 6A band program located on the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin, the CHS band program is comprised of more than 325 students enrolled in 5 concert bands, a marching band divided into different levels of placement, a jazz band, multiple winter guards, multiple percussion ensembles, a steel drum band, multiple chamber ensembles, applied music and AP Music Theory curriculum.
A perennial UIL Sweepstakes award winning program, the Canyon High School Band is proud to offer students a comprehensive music education. Whether on the football field, the concert stage, or the rehearsal hall, the Canyon Band strives for excellence at all times.
directors:
The Canyon High School Band is under the direction of:
Stephen Vaden: Director of Bands
Wind Ensemble, Freshmen Honor Band, Marching Band, Band Administration
Brad Arnold: Assistant Band Director / Percussion Pedagogy / Jazz Pedagogy
Percussion Ensembles, Steel Drum Band, Jazz Band, CMS Beginner Percussion, Marching Band
Collin Barry: Assistant Band Director/ Brass Pedagogy/ Jazz Assistant
Symphonic Winds, Jazz Assistant, Applied Music, CHMS Beginner Brass, Marching Band
Collin.barry@comalisd.org
Patrick Cheney: Assistant Band Director / Color Guard Director / Woodwind Pedagogy
Symphonic Band, Color Guard/Winter Guards, Concert Band, Woodwinds
patrick.cheney@comalisd.org
Consultants:
Rene Gonzalez: Front Ensemble Percussion, CHMS Percussion, CMS Percussion
Iliana Medrano: Color Guard Technician
Canyon High School Feeder Middle Schools:
Canyon Middle School:
Phelecia Neal (Head Director)
Ashley Gorden (Asst. Director)
Church Hill Middle School:
Fredy Solis (Head Director)
Rachel Pruitt (Asst. Director)
Danville Middle School:
Kelsey Lien (Head Director)
Nichele Rios (Asst. Director)
Canyon High School
1510 IH 35 North | New Braunfels, TX 78130