Space Center Intermediate Band

SCIS Band Directors

Mr. Donald McCandless, SCIS Director of Bands

Mr. McCandless began his teaching career at SCIS after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Houston. Bands under his direction have received the U.I.L. Sweepstakes Award and have been recognized as "best in class" at festivals. Actively involved in all of the bands at SCIS, Mr. McCandless is the director of the Symphonic Band. He teaches beginner trumpet, French horn and trombone classes.

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Mr. Chris Patterson

Mr. Patterson also began his teaching career at SCIS and is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Houston. Bands under his direction have received the U.I.L. Sweepstakes Award and have been recognized as "best in class" at festivals. He is the director of the Honors Band. Mr. Patterson teaches beginner flute, low brass and percussion classes.

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Mr. Matt Barnhart

Coming soon!

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