Ramiro Lichtenberger

Ramiro Litchenburger has been a proud member of the music community, specifically a band director,  for 28 years. While much of this time was spent with other districts, his home and heart has been with Flour Bluff, the place where he raises his children. This year will be his third year at the Flour Bluff Junior High as the head director.

As a band director, Litchenburger’s favorite part is working alongside dedicated students and being able to help develop them into high school ready musicians. From his exposure to other high school bands, Flour Bluff was different because of their culture.

“The expectations and the standards are a little different than the other districts I’ve worked at,” Litchenberger said. “Just from a parents’ perspective, I can see that they set those standards really high.”

Litchenberger’s first year at Flour Bluff was one to remember. As the head band director at the junior high, he was responsible for ensuring that all three of the bands -- Honors, Symphonic, and Campus Bands, were prepared for the UIL Middle School Concert and Sightreading Contest. 

“So far, his favorite memory is his first year here, he felt very proud when he was able to take all three bands from the junior high to competition and having all three of his bands get straight one’s on stage, which is the highest score possible.

Teaching at the district has been enjoyable for Litchenberger, especially being able to be closer with his family. His wife is an art teacher at the high school, and each of his kids attend Flour Bluff ISD schools. 

“All of my kids have gone [here], so when I had the opportunity to come teach at the district where my own family is, that was definitely a plus,” he said. “Also knowing the history of the Flour Bluff band department and successes they’ve had, it was a great opportunity to add to the growing reputation already earned.”