Michael Moody is the Fine Arts Director at Spring Hill. Previously, he was head band director at New Diana for 3 years and Gladewater for 5 years. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1997 where he received his bachelor’s in music education and is a graduate from Spring Hill HS. While at SFA Mr. Moody was principal saxophonists in the S.F.A. Wind Ensemble, the Swingin’ Aces Jazz Band, the LumberJack Marching Band During his college career, Mr. Moody traveled with the Tom Houston Jazz Band Orchestra and traveled to many musical ventures.

Michael has been a music educator for 23 years in the greater East Texas area.  He has studied under many East Texas Band Director Legends such as Glenn Wells, Doice Grant, Harvey Durham, Ronnie Ferguson, Diane Baker and Larry Ward. He has played in the East Texas Symphonic band and still enjoys learning, teaching, and writing music. Thirteen of his former students are now band directors and have careers in music. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his daughter Jaylin and his two dogs.

Contact info: mmoody@shisd.net

Kirk Wells is the Head Junior High Band Director at Spring Hill ISD.  Previously, he was a band director at Longview, Pine Tree, and Tatum ISD.  He is a 2008 graduate from Pine Tree HS where he earned a spot in the TMEA All-State Band.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2012.  While at SFA Mr. Wells was principal tuba in the S.F.A. Wind Ensemble, member of the Orchestra of the Pines, section leader in the Lumberjack Marching Band, and tuba player for the SFA Student Brass Quintet.  

Kirk is beginning his 12th year of teaching band during which time his bands have earned several UIL Sweepstakes awards, and advanced to the final round of the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series.  Students under his direction have earned positions in multiple All Region bands as well as superior ratings at UIL Solo and Ensemble competition.  Throughout his career he has been blessed to work with and have the constant mentorship of many great band directors in the area such as Mark Melton, Don Lawler, Doice Grant, Tommy Moore, and Larry Ward.  In addition, he currently plays in East Texas Symphonic Band.  He and his wife, Margot, live in Longview with their nine month old daughter Eleanor and their two dogs Sophie and Hudson.  In their spare time, they enjoy golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Contact info: kwells@shisd.net 

Alexa Silver is currently the 7th grade band director at Spring Hill. A native of Gilmer, TX, she is a recent graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education. While at SFA, Alexa participated in the SFA Wind Ensemble, Orchestra of the Pines, and the Lumberjack Marching Band as a Twirl O Jack. 

In her free time, Alexa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and watching Netflix. Her professional associations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Tau Beta Sigma.

Contact info: asilver@shisd.net

Chris Murray serves as the Percussion Director and High School Non-Varsity Band Director at Spring Hill ISD. Prior to joining Spring Hill, he taught band in Bullard, Kilgore, and Gladewater Independent School Districts.

A 2002 graduate of Gladewater High School, Mr. Murray continued his musical education at Kilgore College, earning an Associate of Music degree in 2005. During his time at Kilgore, he served as Drumline Captain of the Ranger Band and Principal Percussionist in both the Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Northwestern State University in 2008. While at NSU, Mr. Murray performed with the Demon Drumline, Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Orchestra. He also served as Vice President and Treasurer of the Gamma Rho Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

The 2026–2027 school year marks Mr. Murray's 18th year as a band director. Throughout his career, ensembles under his direction have earned numerous UIL Sweepstakes Awards and have advanced to the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series State Finals. His students have consistently earned placements in All-Region Bands and received Superior ratings at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Mr. Murray is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB), Percussive Arts Society (PAS), and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association (TMAA). He is also an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow.

As a performer, Mr. Murray has appeared with the East Texas Symphonic Band and the Dallas Brass. His performance experiences include appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as performances aboard the USS Missouri Memorial and at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.

Outside of music education, Mr. Murray enjoys hunting, competing in bass fishing tournaments, and spending time on his family farm in Pritchett, Texas.

Contact info: cmurray@shisd.net