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About the Directors


Mr. Hennessy

Mr. Sutton Hennessy: 

 

Greetings! My name is Sutton Hennessy aka “Baldman” and I am super excited to be a part of the Wildcat Band Family. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelors of Arts in Music with my Instrument of study as the Saxophone and a focus on woodwind instruments. I have been teaching for 11 years. 3 years as an elementary school Music teacher, 5 years as a Middle School Choral / Theater Director, and 2 years here at Callisburg as the Assistant Band Director and 1 year as the Head Director. I am proud of all the accomplishments and growth we have made here at Callisburg so far and I am very excited to see how we can continue to be amazing in our art of music. I hope we can continue to work together in making our band program amazing in every way possible!

 


 

Mr. Johnathan Byrd

My name is Johnathan Byrd, and I am beyond excited to join the Wildcat Band Family as your new Assistant Band Director! I graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a degree in Music, and my primary instrument is the mighty tuba—so yes, I’m used to holding things down from the bottom up! While I may be new to teaching, I’m no stranger to the power of music and the magic of a strong band family. I believe band is about more than just performance—it's about people. It’s about showing up for one another, growing together, and creating something bigger than ourselves. I believe excellence isn't just about how well we play, but how we treat each other, how we support each other, and how we rise together. When someone struggles, we don’t leave them behind—we lift them up. We are more powerful when we empower each other. That’s the kind of band I’m proud to be a part of, and I’m so thankful to be stepping into a community that already lives that out every day. I’m excited to learn alongside you, laugh a lot, and make some seriously great music together. Can’t wait to get started—let’s make this year unforgettable!

 

  • 2025-2026 Marching BandAll students enrolled in the band program (9th - 12th with possible help from 8th graders) are required to be in marching band in the Fall semester. All students will march for pre-game, Halftime, parades, and other special performances. After the marching season we then transform into the Wildcat Symphonic Band and will be focusing on concert music during the winter. The band will also participate in UIL Concert and Sight Reading in the spring semester.

  • This class, lead by Mr. Byrd, will be available to 7th- 8th grade students and will be participating in UIL Concert and Sight reading in the spring semester. Students focus on continued learning while playing more challenging pieces that will grow them.

  • This class will be available to all first time 6th grade students. This class is to teach the beginning fundamentals of music through select instrumentation including: Flute, Clarinet, A. Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion. Both Mr. Hennessy and Mr. Byrd will teach together to help our 6th grade students succeed.

  • The Wildcat Syndicate is our school Jazz Band. We open the invite to all members of the band program from 7tth grade and up. Students will come after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm as well as during CATS on Mondays and Wednesdays. All instruments are welcomed.

  • Band Members are eligible to audition for the Texas All-State and Region Bands. 7th - 8th Graders can audition for All Region MS Band while 9th - 12th can audition for the All State Process. Audition Material will be available at the beginning of the school year and all students are encouraged to try.

  • During the fall and spring, soloist and ensembles will be formed. ALL band members will be encouraged to perform in a chamber ensemble. Possible groups will be Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, Saxophone Quartet, Horn Ensemble, Trombone Quartet, Low Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Flute trio, and Clarinet trio. There will be a contest in the early spring and an opportunity for performance at Solo and Ensemble at state level upon reciving a rating of a I.

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