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Doug Parmer
Doug Parmer
Mr. Parmer grew up in Pasadena, first learning the French horn in 1993. He graduated from University of Houston in 2006 and began working at Clear Lake Intermediate in Clear Creek ISD. In 2015, he was promoted to the head band director. During his 18 years at CLIS, his bands earned consistent sweepstakes with superior ratings on stage and in sight-reading.Mr. Parmer met his lovely wife, Lynnette, who was an All-State clarinetist and baton twirler in the Spirit of Houston Marching Band. They have 3 daughters: Melissa (14) who plays the oboe, Abi (12) plays the bassoon, and Kaylee (11) who plays the flute. The entire Parmer family are 1st degree black bels in Taekwondo! Mr. Parmer attends South Belt Church in the Sagemont area, where he has served as the worship pastor since 2009, singing and playing guitar and piano.In his free time, Mr. Parmer loves to play Ultimate Frisbee and disc golf, as well as doing family board game nights. He loves to solve Rubik’s Cubes and other twisty puzzles. His 3x3 personal best record is 15.27 seconds. He has an impressive Transformers collection and he will beat you at Super Smash Bros.Mr. Parmer is responsible for teaching the Symphonic Band, an ensemble that has earned consistent Sweepstakes at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation. His beginner band classes include Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba.
Joseph Nguyen
Joseph Nguyen
Mr. Nguyen is currently serving his first year as the Assistant Band Director at Manvel Junior High. Prior to Alvin ISD, he taught in Lamar Consolidated ISD for four years, most recently at Briscoe Junior High.Mr. Nguyen is a proud graduate of Sam Houston State University with a Bachelors degree in Music Education. He was a member of the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, serving as principal clarinetist in both groups for two years. In 2020 and 2019, he had the honor of being invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention with the SHSU Wind Ensemble, SHSU Symphony Orchestra, and SHSU Honors Clarinet Quartet. His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, International Clarinet Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Away from the band hall, Mr. Nguyen enjoys performing with the Sugar Land Winds, running his small business on Etsy BbStickies, trying new coffee & tea shops, and spending time with friends, family, and his cats Ube and Yuji!
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Assistant Band DirectorOffice Phone: (281) 245-3718Text: (409) 420-7360 Email: mxnguyen@alvinisd.netContact me!
Jerry Lefner
Jerry Lefner
Mr. Jerry Lefner is starting his third year as Percussion Director at Manvel High School, Manvel Junior High, and Rodeo Palms Junior High. Prior to joining the Manvel High School Band, Mr. Lefner was an Audio Engineer for Azle High School, Aubrey High School, and the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps.
Mr. Lefner obtained his bachelor's degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Percussion from the University of North Texas. He was a member of the North Texas Wind Orchestra and recorded with the Wind Orchestra and Wind Symphony for the GIA Publications series. During his time at North Texas, Mr. Lefner also performed with the 2:00 steel band, where he was the Double Tenors section leader, as well as in various other percussion ensembles. Mr. Lefner also performed with the Green Brigade where, in his last year, he was residing as Audio Engineer/Front Ensemble Technician.
Mr. Lefner obtained his bachelor's degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Percussion from the University of North Texas. He was a member of the North Texas Wind Orchestra and recorded with the Wind Orchestra and Wind Symphony for the GIA Publications series. During his time at North Texas, Mr. Lefner also performed with the 2:00 steel band, where he was the Double Tenors section leader, as well as in various other percussion ensembles. Mr. Lefner also performed with the Green Brigade where, in his last year, he was residing as Audio Engineer/Front Ensemble Technician.
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