DIRECTORS AND STAFF
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Mr. Gonzales is a graduate of William Howard Taft High School in San Antonio and the University of Texas at San Antonio. He has performed with numerous ensembles including Black Gold Drum and Bugle Corps, UTSA Wind Ensemble, UTSA Orchestra, multiple Chamber Ensembles, the UTSA Percussion Ensemble. He has also been a performing member of the Heart of Texas Concert Band and a current member of the San Antonio Wind Symphony.
Past teaching assignments include Assistant Director at White MS, New Braunfels HS and Head Director at New Braunfels Ninth Grade Center and has earned multiple Texas UIL Sweepstakes awards. He was also the Colorguard/Winterguard Director for the Roosevelt Color Guard and most recently, the New Braunfels HS Guard where his ensembles collectively earned six TECA State Divisional Titles. Mr. Gonzales's concert band had the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in NYC for the National Youth Concert Series in 2013.
Mr. Gonzales is an active clinician in the area for both concert band, marching band as well as colorguard. His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Technology Institute for Music Educators, the Association of Texas Small School Bands and the Texas Educational Colorguard Association. Most recently, he completed his tenure as a TMEA State Board Member as TMEA Region 12 Secretary, which he held from 2006-2022.
Mr. Davis is half-way through his 2nd year as a music educator after graduating from Texas State University in December of 2021 with a Bachelor of Music. During his time at Texas State, Mr. Davis had the privilege of studying Percussion under Kari Klier, Robert Lopez, and Genaro Gonzalez in addition to participating as a member of the Wind Symphony percussion section for multiple semesters under the direction of Dr. Caroline Beatty. Before taking on the position at Canyon Lake, Mr. Davis taught at Elgin High School from January 2022 - May 2023, serving as assistant band director - percussion director.
Mr. Davis has marched with multiple indoor percussion ensembles, including playing Cymbals at Imperial Percussion Theater (2013), and Snare Drum at Violet Crown Independent (2018, 2019). In addition, Mr. Davis spent 1 season playing Electro-Rack as a member of the Phantom Regiment front ensemble (2019).
Mr. Davis loves finding opportunities to challenge himself and grow as an educator & percussionist, and cannot wait to hit the ground running at Canyon Lake High School to continue fostering a well-rounded learning environment. “Above all, my goal is to help educate and inspire young members of society through learning and performing music.”
When Mr. Davis has a free moment, he likes to spend time floating the river and watching movies with his wife Abbie and their dog Lola. He also enjoys playing video games and relaxing with close friends and family.
Danette Conard, Head Director, MVMS
Danette Conard, Head Director, MVMS
Mrs. Danette Conard is entering her 23rd year teaching band. She currently serves as Fine Arts Dept. Chair and Head Band Director at MVMS. She graduated Valedictorian of Hitchcock High School and was a summa cum laude graduate of Texas State University. She holds a Bachelors of Music degree with lifetime teaching certification in the state of Texas. While director at First Baptist Academy in Universal City, her bands were twice named TAPPS State Champions and twice state runner-up. While at Blanco MS, her band placed 9th in TX in the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series and received consecutive UIL Sweepstakes awards. She is the principal flutist of the San Antonio Wind Symphony where she formerly served on the Board of Directors as Secretary. Mrs. Conard is a member of TMEA, ATSSB, TBA, TMAA, Austin Flute Society, and several other professional organizations. She and her husband, Bryce, are VW/Porsche enthusiasts, Godzilla toy collectors, and love to spend time at home with their two cats, Cookie and Millie.
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