Low Brass
Kelly Montgomery
Contact Info: 979-690-1402 or 936-828-0988 or kellyjackmatt@yahoo.com
Kelly Montgomery graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2000 with a Bachelors in Music Education. While at WT she was first chair trombone in the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Trombone Choir. Kelly was also a member of Glissando Trombone Quartet. Upon graduation she began teaching at Amarillo HS in Amarillo(4 years), Crockett Middle School (2 years), and Willow Wood Jr High (1 year). Kelly now stays home with her 2 boys, Jack (6) and Matthew (4). She has taught private lessons on all brass instruments for the past 13 years. Lessons will emphasize good fundamentals of playing as well as provide a structured practice routine for the student. Her past lesson students have been selected as members of the All-Region Band, as well as the Texas All-State Band.
Milton Catalina
Contact Info: 979-694-5165 or bcat@mac.com
My name is Milton Catalina. After 41 years of teaching Band in La Porte, Texas, I retired in May, 2007, at which time m
y wife and I moved to College Station. As a trombone major, my Bachelor of Music Education Degree is from Sam Houston University with a Masters of Music from the University of Houston. During the 41 years in the La Porte ISD, thirteen were as head high school director, and twenty-eight in junior high and middle school. The last ten years were spent teaching beginners at a 6th grade campus where two teachers taught approximately 200 students daily in mostly homogeneous classes. My wish had always been to retire while still enjoying teaching. I was able to fulfill this wish last May and I look forward to continue enjoying teaching privately.
Mr. Catalina teaches grade 6 – 12
Shauna Unger – Baritone/Euphonium
Contact Info: Home 979-696-0171 or cell: 713-702-4192 or email: sbunger@ungertech.com
Shauna Unger began her music studies as a Music Education major at Sam Houston State University. At the advice of her private lesson teacher, she transferred to West Texas State University to study with Dr. Joseph Cox and Dr. Gary Garner. While attending WT, Ms. Unger served as president of the band service sorority, Tau Beta Sigma, which was awarded the distinction of being one of the top ten chapters in the nation. Ms. Unger graduated from WT in 1986 with a degree in Music Business, with an emphasis in Art’s Administration. Upon completion of her internship with Texas Opera Theater, she became the Administrative Assistant for Houston Grand Opera’s Music Department, where she worked very closely with the Opera’s music staff, Opera Chorus, and members of the Houston Symphony. In 1987, Ms. Unger was promoted to Manager of the Houston Opera Studio, which is the Company’s young artist training program. She remained in this position until the birth of her oldest son. She currently has three children in the CSISD band program, plays in her church orchestra, and has participated in the Houston area Tuba Christmas for the past 29 years. She is also a former drum major of the A&M Consolidated marching band.
