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Lake Travis ISD Band Directors
visek@ltisdschools.org
Lance Brightwell joined the Cavalier Band beginning with the 2008 Marching Season as Assistant Band Director/ Percussion Instructor. He also teaches percussion students at Hudson Bend and Lake Travis middle schools. Previously, Mr. Brightwell served two years as Assistant Band Director at Midway High School and Middle School in Waco ISD. (512) 533-5818
Kevin Jedele is in his seventh year as Band Director at Lake Travis Middle School. Mr. Jedele previously taught in Eanes ISD, where he served as Assistant Band Director at Hill Country Middle School. He brings to us years of successful teaching experience and a wealth of knowledge and talent. Mr. Jedele is a graduate of the University of Texas, where he was a member of the Longhorn Band and the Wind Ensemble. He has worked as a musical instructor and camp coordinator for the Longhorn Music Camps. His primary instrument is trumpet, and he is a member of the Austin Symphonic Band. Kevin is married to Tania, and they have two young sons.
Ryan O'Donoghue,
Hudson Bend
Middle School Band Director, grew up in Plano and was drum major of the
Plano East Marching Panther Band. He was a National Merit Scholar
and attended Florida State University, from where he graduated in
December of 2004. Mr. O'Donoghue is in his fifth year as a
professional music educator. His primary instrument is clarinet
and secondary is baritone.
Steven Hopkins, Lake travis High School and Lake Travis Middle School Assistant Band Director
Joshua Mello, Hudson Bend Middle School Assistant Band Director, received his undergraduate degree in music education from Texas State University in San Marcos where he was a meember of the marching band, wind ensemble and orchestra. His primary instrument is oboe. Previously, Mr. Mello was an assistant band director at Los Fresnos High School in Los Fresnos, Texas.
Tracy McElroy is the assistant to the band directors Julia Windle is our Cymbal Line Instructor. Daniel Shiu is our Front Ensemble Instructor Collin Pagel is our Brass Instructor
For private lessons on any instrument, please contact these teachers directly.
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Kenneth Vise is
in his fifteenth year as Band Director at LTHS and enjoying his twenty-seventh year as a
music educator. Mr. Vise holds undergraduate degrees in music education
and music performance, and a Masters degree in music education with
emphasis on conducting. Mr. Vise directs the Cavalier Marching
Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensembles. He continues to perform regularly
on trumpet in the Central Texas area. 
