Email: shernandez1@dcsdk12.org

Bio: Mr. Salvador Hernandez is excited to join Douglas County High School as the new Band Director and become part of the DCHS and Castle Rock communities. He brings experience teaching concert band, marching band, jazz, percussion, orchestra, and other music courses, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from UCLA, a Teaching Credential from Fresno State, and a Master of Music from Colorado State University. Throughout his career, Mr. Hernandez has had the opportunity to work with students and ensembles at many different levels, including championship programs in both California and Colorado, while also remaining active as a performer and lifelong learner. His performance background includes two DCI World Championships with the Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps, serving as Principal Euphonium with ensembles at Colorado State University, and performing with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. At the center of his teaching is a belief that a great band program should be about much more than great performances—it should be a place where students feel supported, challenged, connected, and inspired to become better musicians and better people. Mr. Hernandez brings a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to DCHS and is looking forward to getting to know the students and families, building on the program’s traditions, and seeing what the future holds for music in the Castle Rock community.

Email: hstone@dcsdk12.org

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Email: kveto1@dcsdk12.org

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Email: mmorton112204@gmail.com

Bio: Matthew Morton is 21 years old and from Castle Rock, Colorado. He is an alumni of DCHS and excited to return as a teacher. He has marched with the Academy Drum & Bugle Corps and the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, as well as a few indoor percussion ensembles. Outside of band, he enjoys playing board games, card games, and spending time with his family, friends, and dogs.