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Dr. Andrew Tucker
Director of Bands andrew.tucker@nisd.net Dr. Andrew Lee, "Tucker," is currently the Director of Bands at John M. Harlan High School in Northside Independent School District. From 2013 to 2016, he was the Director of Bands at Rockwall Heath High School where he will lead all aspects of the Mighty Hawk Band program and the band cluster. Prior to this, he was the Associate Director of Bands at Richardson High School where he assisted with the Golden Eagle Marching Band and the Symphonic Winds. He has taught and worked with drum corps for over a decade - including Blue Knights, Colts and Magic of Orlando. He served in a variety of capacities from technician, caption head and consultant. Tucker also remained active as a composer, arranger, and drill writer of many marching band shows. He has written over 100 marching band drills that have received high marks all across the nation. As an arranger, he has penned a wide variety of marching band shows and arrangements that have been performed by the University of Kansas, University of North Texas, Indiana University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the University of Wisconsin La Crosse among many others. He currently resides in the San Antonio area with his wife Kendal. They have a large tabby cat named Itty. |
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Mr. Bobby De Leon Jr.
Assistant Director of Bands bobby.deleon@nisd.net Bobby Joe De Leon Jr is a Texas native, born in Lubbock, Texas and raised in Mathis, Texas. Growing up in the Mathis band program, saxophone was a primary passion of his musical career. Along with saxophone De Leon performed and competed as a Mariachi vocalist and was a marimba player for Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps in 2012 and 2013. De Leon then went to study music education at the University of Texas - San Antonio, where he graduated in December 2018 with a Bachelors in Music Education and a Certificate in Saxophone Performance. De Leon received many accolades in college, including principal saxophone, 3-time national vocal finalist for the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal Competition, Head Drum Major for the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band, and was hired on as the Drum Major Instructor for the marching band in 2018 at UTSA. De Leon was a receipt of the UTSA Golden Feather Award at the University Life Awards. This award is given to students who have left a legacy of excellence in leadership for years to come. De Leon joined the Harlan Hawk team in 2019. |
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Mr. Steven Partida Assistant Director of Bands/Director of Percussion steven.partida@nisd.net Mr. Steven Partida is a Texas native, born and raised in New Braunfels, TX. Going through the New Braunfels band program, percussion instruments have been a part of his life since the sixth grade. He guided by the teachings of Brad Arnold and Melissa Townsend. Partida then went on to continue his studies of music at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Music Education as a music department scholarship recipient. |
Partida received many accolades in performance opportunities, including being chosen as guest Marimba Soloist with the UTSA Chamber Choir, as well as being a performer at PASIC several times – most notably as a member of the 2015 PASIC All-Star Ensemble under the direction of Michael Burritt. Also during his undergraduate education, Partida lead the percussion studio as the elected Vice President, and then President of the UTSA Percussion Studio.
Next, Steven went on to graduate with his Masters of Music in Percussion Performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, where he was awarded an Associate Instructorship. During his time at Indiana, Steven was involved with a professional percussion quartet “Four/One,” giving masterclasses, performances, and premieres of works throughout the state of Indiana.
Next, Steven went on to graduate with his Masters of Music in Percussion Performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, where he was awarded an Associate Instructorship. During his time at Indiana, Steven was involved with a professional percussion quartet “Four/One,” giving masterclasses, performances, and premieres of works throughout the state of Indiana.