ABOUT US
MEET THE DIRECTORS
TODD BURRER
Director
Todd Burrer, a proud graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in Music Education, began his career as the band director at Wunderlich Middle School in Klein ISD. While his journey later led him into the realm of public water utilities, Todd’s passion for music never stopped. Since 2014, Todd has served as the conductor of The Prevailing Winds and its sister organization, The Fellowship of the Swing, where he continues to conduct musicians of all ages.
Additionally, Todd finds joy in playing bass trombone in the TCU All-Star Alumni Jazz Band and the Curt Wilson Alumni Big Band. Outside of his musical endeavors, Todd cherishes spending quality time with his wife, Amy, their four children, and five grandchildren.
ADAM HASKETT
Assistant Director
Adam Haskett went to Lamar University for Music Education where he studied under Dr. Scott Deppe. In that time, along with participating in multiple ensembles, Adam was also able to publish multiple compositions for band through TRN publications. Adam has attended various conducting symposiums and workshops such as the Texas Tech Art of Conducting Workshop under Dr. Sarah McKoin and Michigan State Conducting Symposium under Dr. Kevin Sedatole,
After school, Adam followed a career passion in aviation and went on to earn his wings as a pilot. He has then settled into aviation management where he currently works as a flight operations manager.
KYLE MANUEL
Assistant Director
Kyle Manuel’s musical journey began in childhood, and flourished through his studies at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA), where he earned a Bachelor’s in Music with a focus on education and studied trombone under Dr. Deb Scott. His collegiate experience was marked by performances with the Lumberjack Marching Band, the SFA Wind Ensemble, and SFA Swinging Axes Jazz Band. Following his passion for education, Kyle now inspires young minds as an elementary music teacher.
Beyond teaching, he remains an active figure in the music community through his involvement with The Prevailing Winds, the Montgomery Community Band, The Fellowship of the Swing Jazz Band, and the Good Shepherd Church Orchestra.
MEMBERS
OBOE
Katy Mayo
Alexis Nunes
FLUTE
Huy Nguyen
Kevin Goodson
Cathy Rivard
Kathleen Thoede
Jenna Manuel
Amanda Carreon
Cheryl Coker
Karen Burns
Caroline Rudisill
Paula Dandridge
CLARINET
Mae Gremillion
Peter Kruppa
Marguerite Cranford
Mark Vineyard
Joanna Vickery
Jesus Arzola-Hernandez
Joshua Walker
Brittany Knauer
Sarah Plaisance
Ashley Crispin
BASS CLARINET
Pameolin Nelson
Gayle Bellomy
Walter Price
SAXOPHONE
Christopher Swatzel
Austin McGee
Jim Hammond
Matthew Adamson
Donald Thoede
Pam Willson
Randy White
BASSOON
Connor Rollfing
FRENCH HORN
Liz Royce
Judy Van Norman
David Cervantes
Rebecca McGarr
Larry Spino
Katherine Scott
TRUMPET
Andy K. Adams
Tom Schulz
Chuck Heusinger
Warren Ackerman
Chelsea McDaniel
Stacy Wilt
Dylan Manuel
Mary Silva
TROMBONE
Kris Mercer
Kyle Manuel
Jaime Carreon
Adam Haskett
Luis Lopez Barrientos
John Rudisill
Brandon Morin
EUPHONIUM
Ron Graves
Ian Scott
Phil Wingfield
TUBA/BASS
Jerry Johnson
Garret Tatum
Steve Schmid
Chris Perez
PERCUSSION
Bryan Luna
Richard Ilari
Keith Vickery
Jonathan Barber
Thomas “T.J.” Darst
KEYBOARD
Amy Millin
Stephanie Frederick