Mr. Kevin Fallon

This is Mr. Fallon's 25th year in music education and his 3rd year as Head Band Director at Worthington Middle School. Prior to opening Worthington M.S. in 2023, Mr. Fallon was Band Director & AP Music Theory instructor at Boswell H.S. from 2015-2023, and served as Band Director at Azle Jr. High from 2011-2015 and Riverton H.S. (Utah) from 2005-2011. Prior to beginning his band directing career, he taught the marching band, concert ensembles, jazz ensembles, and low brass studio lessons & masterclasses at American Fork H.S. (Utah). He also served on the low brass faculty for the Crescent School of Music in Utah and on the instructional staff for the Blue Devils and Yamato Drum & Bugle Corps. Most recently, Mr. Fallon was the brass caption head of the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps 50th Anniversary Alumni Corps, which celebrated a memorable performance at the 2024 Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mr. Fallon earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University, and a Master of Music in Conducting & Pedagogy from Sam Houston State University. His professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, the National Association for Music Education, the National Band Association, the Jazz Education Network, the Percussive Arts Society, the International Tuba-Euphonium Association, BD Performing Arts, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, & Publishers. Mr. Fallon is also an active adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor.

Mr. Fallon and his wife, Melissa, met as performing members of the 21-time DCI World Champion Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps from Concord, California. They have been happily married since 1999 and now reside in Fort Worth, where they support four talented & accomplished young adults: Connor, Meghan, Nolan, & Colin.

Mr. Fallon enjoys time with his family, cooking, traveling nationally & internationally, visiting National Parks, hiking, camping, attending live concerts and performances--especially those involving his children, playing his tuba, and he is constantly trying to learn new things.

Mr. Ellian Liburd

This is Mr. Liburd's third year of teaching and his first year at Worthington Middle School. He serves as the Assistant Band Director, where he directs the Symphonic Band, assists with the Wind Ensemble, team teaches the Concert Band, and teaches beginner woodwind classes. Prior to joining the Worthington Tiger Band faculty, Mr. Liburd taught elementary music in Birdville ISD and worked as a private lesson instructor in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD.

Mr. Liburd earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Texas State University. While at Texas State, he studied with Todd Oxford, Kyle Glaser, Caroline Beatty, and Matthew Holzner. He was a member of the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Saxophone Quartet, and the Bobcat Marching Band. Mr. Liburd completed his student teaching in Leander ISD with Van Robison at Running Brushy Middle School and Jennifer Arnold at Pleasant Hill Elementary School.

He is a member of the Texas Music Educators Assocation, Texas Bandmasters Association, and the Young Band Directors of Texas.

Mr. Liburd enjoys cooking, listening to music, going for walks, and spending time with his cats.

Mr. Luke Vogt

Mr. Vogt is the Director of the award-winning V.R. Eaton High School Percussion program and is coordinator of percussion activities for the Eaton H.S. feeder pattern, including Worthington M.S., Leo Adams M.S., & Truett Wilson M.S., where he and his staff of paraprofessional percussion educators teach Beginner Percussion classes as well as 7th & 8th grade percussion section rehearsals each week. Combining a passion for music and people, alongside world-class education and performance experience, Luke strives to provide musicians, students, and educators the tools needed to make their goals a reality. Luke holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in Percussion Performance from Texas Christian University.

PAST DIRECTORS

Mr. Chad Waterman

Mr. Waterman joined Mr. Fallon in opening Worthington Middle School in 2023, his 20th year in the music education profession. In 2025, Mr. Waterman was named the Head Band Director at Truett Wilson Middle School (Northwest ISD), where he taught as an Assistant Band Director for 11 years prior to opening Worthington Middle School. As a founding member of the Worthington Tiger Band faculty in our school's inaugural year and the year that followed, Mr. Waterman made meaningful contributions to our community culture--both within the Band program and across campus. His versatility as a percussionist with solid brass & woodwind teaching skills, and his passion for Caribbean Steel Pan music provided opportunities for our students to engage in deep learning and to enjoy truly unique performance experiences. We are so grateful for our time together, and we wish him all the best in this next exciting chapter in his career! We know he will continue to have a profound impact in the lives of young people.

Mr. Clayton Koch

Mr. Koch joined Mr. Fallon & Mr. Waterman as an Assistant Band Director in 2024, his 7th year in the music education profession. In 2025, Mr. Koch was named the Head Band Director at Frank Seale Middle School (Midlothian ISD). The addition of Mr. Koch as a member of the Worthington Tiger Band faculty supported the rapid growth of both our Band and our campus community. In addition to teaching oboe & bassoon, and being the primary Director of our Concert Band, Mr. Koch impacted students in many ways, including doubling the size of our Jazz Big Band, which performed in multiple community events and enjoyed a successful contest season. His enthusiasm for music, pickleball, major league baseball, and Star Wars, along with his kindness and professionalism are just a few reasons our students enjoyed learning under his guidance. We congratulate Mr. Koch and wish him all the best in this next exciting chapter in his career! We know that he too will continue to have a profound impact in the lives of young people.