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.
BOARD
PRESIDENT
Laura Laabs
VICE PRESIDENT
Kyle Manuel
TREASURER
Travis Fisk
SECRETARY
Steve Schmid
MEMBERS AT LAREGE
Rick Ilari
Joanna Vickery
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Katy Mayo
MEMBERS
OBOE
Katy Mayo
Alexis Nunes
FLUTE
Laura Laabs
Cathy Rivard
Kevin Goodson
Kathleen Thoede
Jenna Manuel
Cheryl Coker
Caroline Rudisill
Paula Dandridge
CLARINET
Sarah Plaisance
Michelle Pierce
Dawn Everton
Samuel Barrett
Mae Gremillion
Peter Kruppa
Marguerite Cranford
Joanna Vickery
Jesus Arzola-Hernandez
Ashley Crispin
Ivan Umanzor
BASS CLARINET
Ryan Coplen
James Talton
Gayle Bellomy
Walter Price
SAXOPHONE
Christopher Swatzel
Randy White
Jim Hammond
Pam Willson
Brooklyn Termin
Donald Thoede
Austin McGee
BASSOON
Connor Rollfing
Brittany Giles
Alex Kappes
FRENCH HORN
Liz Royce
Judy Van Norman
David Cervantes
Rebecca McGarr
Larry Spino
Katherine Scott
Harlow Exley
TRUMPET
Andy K. Adams
Travis Fisk
Warren Loomis
Chuck Heusinger
Warren Ackerman
Chelsea McDaniel
Stacy Wilt
Dylan Manuel
Mary Silva
Josh Snedeker
TROMBONE
Kyle Manuel
Kris Mercer
Jaime Carreon
Adam Haskett
Luis Lopez Barrientos
John Rudisill
Brandon Morin
EUPHONIUM
Ian Scott
Phil Wingfield
TUBA/BASS
Jerry Johnson
Garret Tatum
Steve Schmid
Chris Perez
PERCUSSION
Hannah Talton
Richard Ilari
Keith Vickery
Bryan Luna
KEYBOARD
Yvonne Chang Talevich
Stephanie Frederick