LSC-Montgomery Hires Director of Bands, Launches Band Program
LSC-Montgomery is pleased to announce the recent hire of Dr. Tom Smith as the newest full-time member of the music department faculty. Beginning this fall, Dr. Smith will conduct the college’s symphonic band and jazz ensembles, and coordinate the instrumental program as a whole. “It’s an honor to have a teacher of this caliber and experience joining our faculty,” said Dr. Earl Holt, chair of performing arts at the college. “Before he began teaching, Tom experienced an exceptional career as a jazz and orchestral trumpeter. He’s taught in Texas middle school and high school band programs, and at the college level, and brings a wealth of experience to the job.” MORE >>>
Music Department Faculty
LSC-Montgomery is proud of its accomplished music faculty. With degrees from world class institutions and years of teaching experience, our faculty offer the highest quality of instruction right here at LSC-Lone Star College–Montgomery.
Dr. Earl Holt, Department Chair of Performing Arts, Professor of Music Theory
Gregory Ristow, Director of Choirs, Professor of Music Theory and Music Literature
Dr. Tom Smith, Director of Bands, Assoc. Prof. of Music Theory and American Music
Daniel Buchanan, Adjunct Instructor of Voice
Charles Carson, Adjunct Instructor of Music Appreciation
Alicia Chew, Adjunct Instructor of Music Fundamentals, Appreciation and Voice
Marshall Davies, Adjunct Instructor of American Music
Diane Delk, Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Jim Dorr, Adjunct Instructor of Music Appreciation
Terrie Fleming, Adjunct Instructor of Music Fundamentals and Guitar
Mark Holter, Adjunct Instructor of Woodwinds
Jill Kitzmiller, Adjunct Instructor of Music Fundamentals and Class Piano
Dr. John Marsh, Adjunct Instructor of Music Appreciation
Mollie Massey, Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Timothy Maynard, Adjunct Instructor of Percussion
David McKenery, Adjunct Instructor, Popular Song Writing / Electronic Music
Dr. Barbara Rask, Director of String Ensemble, Adjunct Instructor of Strings
Tracy Shirk, Adjunct Instructor of Music Fundamentals, Appreciation and Voice