Mr. Stephenson, Director of Bands
David Stephenson is the Director of Bands for Alamo Heights High School. Before coming to Alamo Heights, Mr. Stephenson worked in the Smithson Valley Band program for 12 years where he most recently served as the Director of Bands. He began his teaching career at John H. Wood Middle School in North East ISD.
Mr. Stephenson earned his Bachelor of Music from Texas Tech University in 1998 where he also served as the Drum Major of the Goin' Band from Raiderland. In 2008, Mr. Stephenson received a Master's of Education in Administration from Sam Houston State University.
Mr. Stephenson's wife, Melissa French-Stephenson, is a private voice teacher in North East ISD. They have two boys, James and Sam.
Mr. Stephenson earned his Bachelor of Music from Texas Tech University in 1998 where he also served as the Drum Major of the Goin' Band from Raiderland. In 2008, Mr. Stephenson received a Master's of Education in Administration from Sam Houston State University.
Mr. Stephenson's wife, Melissa French-Stephenson, is a private voice teacher in North East ISD. They have two boys, James and Sam.
Mrs. Childress, Assistant Director of Bands
Amber Childress is the Assistant Director of Bands and Percussion Specialist for Alamo Heights High School. Mrs. Childress graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Summa Cum Laude. While at Texas State Mrs. Childress was a member of the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Texas State Symphony Orchestra, Bobcat Marching Band, percussion ensemble, steel pan ensemble, ceremonial brass, and the Texas State Winter Drumline. As a member of the Wind Symphony she had the privilege of performing at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio and the College Band Directors National Association Conference in Seattle. Mrs. Childress is originally from Seguin, Texas and is a graduate of Seguin High School. She is a member of Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Percussive Arts Society, and Kappa Kappa Psi: National Honorary Fraternity for College Bands. Mrs. Childress is married to Michael Childress and enjoys movies, being outdoors, food, spending time with friends and family, and drumming.
Alamo Heights Junior School Directors
Mr. Steve McGrew, Band Director
Born and raised in Parma, Ohio, Steve McGrew received his bachelor's degree in music education from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio where he studied saxophone with Greg Banaszak. Upon graduation in 2005, he began teaching middle and elementary school band in Gallipolis, Ohio as the head band director at Gallia Academy Junior High for three years. He then spent one year teaching elementary band in Brunswick, Ohio before accepting the band director position in Alamo Heights in 2009.
At the Junior School, Mr. McGrew directs the Honors Band and teaches the beginner saxophone, clarinet and double reed classes. Additionally, he also coaches the Cross Country boys and girls teams.
At the Junior School, Mr. McGrew directs the Honors Band and teaches the beginner saxophone, clarinet and double reed classes. Additionally, he also coaches the Cross Country boys and girls teams.
Mr. Vogtlin, Assistant Band Director
Jeff Vogtlin is an assistant director at both Alamo Heights Junior School and Alamo Heights High School and has been working in Alamo Heights for 16 years. He teaches Beginner Flute and Tuba, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band and assists with Honors band and Concert Band at the Junior School. At the High School Mr. Vogtlin assists with the marching band.
Mr. Vogtlin earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northern Iowa in 1998. He is currently working on his Masters of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is a member of the Texas Music Educator’s Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Mr. Vogtlin’s wife, Jenny Vogtlin, is an ELL teacher, grades K-3rd grade at School of Science and Technology - Alamo Campus. They have two children, Abby and Caleb.
Mr. Vogtlin earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northern Iowa in 1998. He is currently working on his Masters of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is a member of the Texas Music Educator’s Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Mr. Vogtlin’s wife, Jenny Vogtlin, is an ELL teacher, grades K-3rd grade at School of Science and Technology - Alamo Campus. They have two children, Abby and Caleb.
Ms. Analisa Rodriguez, Assistant Band Director
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Analisa Rodriguez is an assistant band director at Alamo Heights Junior School. Ms. Rodriguez graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Music, Cum Laude. During her time at Trinity, Ms. Rodriguez participated in the Trinity Wind Ensemble, Trinity Orchestra, Trinity Jazz Band, Trinity Brass Quintet, Voix d’Espirit Choir, Pit Orchestra for the musical Three Penny Opera, and the Trinity Stand Band. She also served as the President for Collegiate Texas Music Educators Association and is a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, Texas Music Educators Association, and Texas Bandmaster Association.
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