Wester Middle School Wildcat Band

Brad Smith, Director of Bands
Brad Smith is beginning his 16th year as a band director. He plays the Euphonium primarily, but he also spends a lot of time playing trombone, trumpet and French Horn with his students in class. His bands have earned consistent Sweepstakes winners and his students go on to great high school band careers and even consider Music Education for a profession.  Mr. Smith is married to Misty ( a band director and clarinet player) and has two children who both plan on being musicians as well.  Mr. Smith's main responsibilities are the Honor Band, the Concert Band, and the beginner brass classes. Mr. Smith is a member of TMEA, TBA, TMAA, and Kappa Kappa Psi - National Honorary Band Fraternity.

Email: smithb@friscoisd.org
School Phone: 469-633-4820
Candace Sparrow, Assistant Director of Bands

Mrs. Sparrow is beginning her 6th year teaching. She graduated from SMU with a degree in Music Education and Oboe Performance and is currently attending UNT to work on her masters degree. She enjoys playing her oboe and tries to find as much time as possible to still perform. Mrs. Sparrow  is married to Bryan who is a teacher and coach in Frisco ISD as well.  Her main responsibilities will be the Symphonic Band and the beginning woodwind classes.

Email: sparrowc@friscoisd.org
School Phone: 469-633-4821
Chad Wallace, Percussion Director

Mr. Wallace serves as Director of Percussion Studies for the Centennial High School Cluster. He coordinates all Percussion instruction and events at Centennial High School, Clark Middle School and Wester Middle School.

Mr. Wallace received his B.S. in Music Education from Austin Peay State University where he studied with David Steinquest. While at APSU he arranged and instructed for The Governor’s Own marching band and played set for the Jazz Band I and the Jazz Combo I. He is an active clinician, adjudicator, and performer throughout Texas and his native Tennessee. He holds professional memberships in the Texas Music Educators Association, Percussive Arts Society, and Phi Mu Alpha. Mr. Wallace is an educational endorser of Evans Drum Heads and Innovative Percussion. Mr. Wallace also writes and arranges percussion arrangements for many high schools and colleges throughout the United States. Mr. Wallace resides in Frisco with his wife, Robin.

Email: wallace@friscoisd.org