DIRECTORS

Ryan Ramsey serves as the Director of Bands At New Caney Middle School. His primary responsibilities include teaching the Honors Band, assisting with Symphonic and Concert Bands, and teaching all beginner brass classes.

Ryan started his career in the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, serving as the assistant director at Thornton Middle School. During this time his non-varsity band earned superior ratings on stage, and earned a sweepstakes rating in 2015. He also served as one of the Region 27 region band percussion organizers, as well as an region band organizer. After three years when family grew, his family moved to Spring and Ryan became the assistant director at New Caney Middle School. During his time in New Caney, he has served as the Region 33 percussion organizer, and host to the Region 33 middle school band clinic and concert. His bands earned consistent superior ratings on stage, with the varsity group earning a sweepstakes rating in 2019.

Ryan earned a Bachelors of Music degree from Sam Houston State in 2012, and is currently working towards a Masters of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Band Studies from there as well, with an anticipated graduation of Summer 2022.

Weston Quintana is a cum laude graduate from Sam Houston State University, and is in his 3rd year of teaching in New Caney ISD. Mr. Quintana currently serves as the Assistant Band Director at New Caney Middle School. His responsibilities include conducting the Symphonic and Concert Bands, assisting with the Honors Band, and teaching sixth-grade beginner woodwind classes.

While earning his Bachelors degree Mr. Quintana studied clarinet under Dr. Patricia Card where he performed in numerous ensembles, including principal clarinet in the Wind Ensemble, and principal clarinet in the Symphony Orchestra. He also served as the clarinetist for the Sam Houston State University Opera program and held leadership responsibilities in the Bearkat Marching Band. In addition, Mr. Quintana has experience as a music instructor, providing private lessons to intermediate, junior high, and high school students in the North Houston area.

Mr. Quintana is pursuing a Masters of Music at Sam Houston State University, studying instrumental conducting under Dr. Matthew McInturf. His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and the International Clarinet Association.