Canyon High School Band
About the Program
About Us
The Canyon High School Band is located in the Comal Independent School District in New Braunfels, TX. A competitive 6A band program located on the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin, the CHS band program is comprised of more than 225 students enrolled in 4 concert bands, a marching band divided into different levels of placement, a jazz band, multiple winter guards, multiple percussion ensembles, a steel drum band, multiple chamber ensembles, applied music, and AP Music Theory curriculum.
A perennial UIL Sweepstakes award-winning program, the Canyon High School Band is proud to offer students a comprehensive music education. Whether on the football field, the concert stage, or the rehearsal hall, the Canyon Band strives for excellence at all times.
Program Highlights
- 225+ students
- 4 Concert Bands
- Marching Band
- Jazz Band
- Multiple Winter Guards
- Percussion Ensembles
- Steel Drum Band
- Chamber Ensembles
- Applied Music
- AP Music Theory
- UIL Sweepstakes Award Winner
Staff
Band Directors
Stephen Vaden
Director of Bands
Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, Band Administration
[email protected]Isabelle Wright
Assistant Band Director
Symphonic Band, Colorguard Administration, Marching Band
[email protected]Joseph Rangel
Assistant Band Director
Percussion Director, Jazz Band, CMS Beginner Percussion, Marching Band
[email protected]Preston Beck
Assistant Band Director
Symphonic Winds, AP Music Theory, CHMS Beginner Brass, Marching Band
[email protected]Consultants
Rene Gonzalez
Percussion Instructor
Madi Harrison
Colorguard Director
Feeder Middle Schools
Canyon Middle School
- Phelecia Neal (Head Director)
- Camryn Bly (Asst. Director)
Church Hill Middle School
- Fredy Solis (Head Director)
- Rachel Pruitt (Asst. Director)