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Much of the individual success in the Tidwell Band program is attributed to our private lesson program. Private lessons are one-on-one lessons offered before school, after school, and during band class. Unlike tutoring, private lessons are not just for those who may be struggling. Private lessons are for every band student. Due to time and the number of students we are not able to give each student as much individual instruction as we would like. Private lesson instructors are able to meet with your student and design a program that meets their needs, allowing them to progress at their own rate of ability. Students who may be struggling will receive additional instruction to help improve, and intermediate to advanced ability players will receive additional instruction to further advance and remain challenged outside of class.
Our private lesson teachers are selected by the directors and have completed NISD required background checks. Private lesson staff are degreed educators and professional instrumentalists who work closely with the directors to help each student progress. Private lessons are $25 per lesson and are payable to the individual private teacher. Scholarships may be available.
Private Lesson Staff
Shane Salinas, flute
shane.salinas63@gmail.com
Melissa Bosma, Oboe
melissabosmaoboe@gmail.com
John Searcy, Bassoon
Kristen Boulet, clarinet
Luke Davis, Saxophone
Sterling Fry, Saxophone
sterlingfry@gmail.com
Darin Northam, Trumpet
David Anders, French Horn
dmanders323@gmail.com
Mark Scott, Trombone
Jonathan Watkins, Trombone and Euphonium
Jacob Fulkerson , Euphonium and Tuba
jacobfulkerson@my.unt.edu
Noe Trevino, Percussion
Patrick Tierney, Percussion
Tzu-Ling Hung , Percussion
Kristen Boulet, Clarinet
Kristen Boulet is a graduate of Texas Tech University, 1990. Where she received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education. She was a woodwind major with clarinet as her principal. She is currently in her 35th year as a music educator, clinician, and a performing artist. Kristen has her degree in Music Education K-12 and has studied clarinet with Forest Aten, Keith McCarty, Robert Wazel, Greg Raden, and Andy Crisanti. She also minored in percussion and studied with Brian Kendrick and Dr. Lisa Rogers.
Mrs. Boulet began her career as a band director working with middle and high school students in the Burleson ISD and Lewisville ISD where her program grew to over 400 students at Huffines Middle School in the Lewisville ISD.
She just finished her 44th year to be involved with the Texas Tech Band and Orchestra Camp. She teaches the master classes and sectionals at the camp. Her first year as a camper was 1978.
Kristen is in her 19th season as a founding member with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Corporon. She is also the Lone Star Youth Winds Manager where she facilitates and works with 65 of the best DFW youth musicians. They work with world famous composers such as Omar Thomas, John Mackey, Frank Ticheli and Julie Giroux. They performed at Carnegie Hall this past summer to an exceptional review.
She performs as a free-lance musician across the metroplex with other symphonies and pit orchestras. She is a performing Artist with two major clarinet corporations. These are both very big honors. She is an Artist Clinician for Vandoren and a performing and educating Artist for Selmer-Paris and Conn Selmer. She travels across the great state of Texas and across the USA to work with many young clarinetists and has performed in various states across the nation and overseas. Most recently as a guest soloist in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
Kristen currently has a thriving private clarinet studio where she works with over 80 students each year in the Carroll and Northwest ISD’s. Kristen has many clarinet ensembles that have gone on to perform at different conventions such as Music for All, TSSEC, and ICA. Kristen has had numerous students make the TMEA All-State organization yearly, go on to be performing clarinetists and music educators.
She is a member of TBS, MPE, ICA, and TMEA. She lives in Roanoke, Texas with her husband Jim (Retired Director of Bands) and their two children Grace and Michael. Her children are her greatest joys. Her daughter Grace is a Graduate of Texas Tech. She plays piccolo and flute, was the president of the Goin Band, was in the Kappa Delta sorority and has her PR degree. Her son Michael is a recent graduate of Northwest high school and is attending Rose State College to pursue his baseball and business career.
Luke Davis, saxophone
Luke Davis is a dedicated music educator and accomplished saxophonist with over a decade of experience performing, teaching, and mentoring young musicians. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with an emphasis in saxophone from the University of North Texas, where he studied under leading performers and pedagogues.
In addition to his work in the classroom and private lesson studio, Luke is an active multi-instrumentalist who has toured nationally, performing in jazz, concert, rock, funk, and pop settings. His broad performing background informs his teaching, allowing him to connect technical skills with real-world musicianship.
Passionate about developing well-rounded musicians, Luke works closely with students to build strong fundamentals, foster artistic expression, and prepare them for success in auditions, contests, and ensemble performances. His goal is to inspire a lifelong love of music and equip students with the tools they need to thrive both on and off the stage.
Mark Scott, Trombone
Mark Scott earned Bachelor of Music degrees in performance and composition at the University of North Texas, and a Master of Music in conducting at the University of New Mexico. He has taught low brass lessons at Tidwell, Medlin, and Byron Nelson since 2013.
Mark’s broad musical background forms the foundation of a well-rounded curriculum. Lessons balance fundamentals and repertoire to instill lifelong enthusiasm for music, and include elements of composition, music history, and theory to deepen students’ connections to their music. Mark conducts a trombone choir to supplement lessons, and provides extra performance opportunities for a complete studio experience.
Born in Houston, Mark lives in Trophy Club. He spends his free time watching sports, running, and traveling with his wife Sara.
Jonathan Watkins, Trombone and Euphonium
Dr. Jonathan Watkins is currently Adjunct Instructor of Low Brass at Tarrant County College, where he teaches trombone, euphonium, and tuba. In addition to his college teaching, Jonathan currently maintains a large private studio in the DFW area, where his students have auditioned into the all-region bands and received high marks at their solo and ensemble competitions.
As a clinician and performer, Dr. Watkins has given recitals, masterclasses, and has been a guest artist at University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Valdosta State University, University of Wisconsin at Platteville, and the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. He has been a featured artist for the inaugural brass day at Graceland University, and performed at low brass day at Tarleton State University.
Dr. Watkins’s work as a performer includes performing at the International Tuba-Euphonium Conference, Southeast Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conference, and Midwest Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference, Tarleton State University, and the Texas Music Educator Association annual conference with the New Acoustic Metal Experiment, a tuba-euphonium ensemble specializing in the genre of metal music. He has also performed with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, Dallas Civic Winds, the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, and maintains an active performance schedule as chamber musician and soloist across several genres.
Dr. Watkins earned his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of North Texas, as well as Bachelors and Masters degrees from Florida State University in Euphonium Performance. Dr. Jonathan Watkins has studied with David Childs, Brian Bowman, Paul Ebbers, Carlyle Weber, and is a Willson Artist.
Jacob Fulkerson , Euphonium and Tuba
Jacob is a doctoral student at the University of North Texas and tubist in the touring sacred brass group The King’s Brass. He holds a Master of Music degree from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with honors degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He is an Andrew Carnegie Society Scholar, licensed music educator, and his primary tuba instructors are Craig Knox, Dave Saltzman, and Donald Little. While touring in the King’s Brass, Jacob performs music and choreography from memory, assists in live sound, and helps in other supportive roles, as the group performs over one-hundred concerts each year. Originally from the great state of Michigan he enjoys spending time with family, friends, and playing fetch with his two dogs, Buddy and Bear.
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