Mr. Parker is an East Texas native holds a Bachelors degree in Music Composition/Education from U.T. Tyler and a Masters in Music Composition from Stephen F. Austin State University. Mr. Parker has twelve years of experience in music education, and most recently served as Assistant Band Director at Jacksonville ISD. He is also an accomplished composer specializing in writing music for band. His music is available for purchase through Alias Press, a Theodore Presser associate.
Congratulations!
We are so proud of our Mustang Band members who competed and earned a place in the Region 21 ATSSB All-Region Band. We even had one student, Kash Holleman, earn 3rd place at the Area round of competition.
Middle School
Cenleigh Honea, Bass Clarinet
Jeremiah Cota, Euphonium
Richard Sunderman, Euphonium
High School
Kash Holleman, Contrabass Clarinet (AREA)
Savannah Labit, Bb Clarinet
MaKayla Chico, Horn
Upcoming Events:
Solo & Ensemble - Lindale
February 6 & 7, 2026
UIL Concert & Sightreading
TBD (April 16 or 17, 2026)
Disney Trip
May 26-31, 2026
Gallery
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History
The Mustang Band has a rich history of excellence, performing and competing with the best of the best. The band won the UIL State Marching Contest in 2001 and was named the 2003 2A Honor Band under the direction of long time director, Glenn Wells. The band has received a sweepstakes trophy in the spring of 2024 and continued with a First Division rating at UIL Marching contest that fall. The band advanced to the UIL Military marching contest and placed 6th of 13 bands.
Staff
Preston Parker
Head Band Director
Randa Parker
Resource/Elementary Music Teacher
Mrs. Parker is an East Texas native and holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from The University of Texas at Tyler. Mrs. Parker has thirteen years of experience in music education. Her previous positions include teaching beginner band and elementary music at West Rusk CCISD and Jacksonville ISD. Mrs. Parker is also employed as pianist of Carlisle Baptist Church and accompanies our students for Solo & Ensemble contest.