Directors

Jordan Canales

Director of Bands

Jordan.Canales@kellerisd.net 817-743-8473

Jordan Canales is a band director at Vista Ridge Middle School in Keller ISD. He is in his seventh year of teaching and is in charge of the Wind Ensemble and the beginner brass classes. He began his first year teaching at Fossil Ridge High School in Keller ISD and has since been a teacher at Vista Ridge Middle School. 

Mr. Canales earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, graduating with Magna Cum Laude in May of 2019. During his time at UTA, he performed with many different ensembles including the Maverick Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Orchestra. He also taught as a marching band technician for the Duncanville High School Marching Band for two years.

Mr. Canales is native to Duncanville, Texas and began his band career at Daniel Intermediate, Byrd Middle School, and Duncanville High School. He is happily married, has two dogs, and enjoys golfing on the weekends.

Associate Director