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. Matt Barnhart

Coming soon.

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Mr. Stanley Zavala

Mr. Zavala came to SCIS after previously teaching in Spring Branch ISD and is a magna cum laude graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University. Under his direction, the Concert Band has received the U.I.L. Sweepstakes Award and been named "best in class." In addition to being the director of the Concert Band, Mr. Zavala teaches beginner clarinet, double reed and saxophone classes.

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