Jerry Hernandez, Head Director - jhernandez@levellandband.com

Jerry has been a director at Levelland High School since the fall of 2002. He has been head director since the fall of 2005. He graduated from Texas A&M University - Kingsville in 2000 with his Bachelors in Music Education. He received his Masters in Music Performance from Texas Tech University in 2002.

Currently Jerry directs the marching band, honors wind ensemble, and assist the other band organizations in Levelland.

Chris Holmes, Assistant Director - cholmes@levellandband.com

I graduated from Mississippi State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Music Education, and University of North Texas in 2001 with a Masters in Music Education. I have 9 years of prior teaching experience in both middle and high school settings. I am a french horn player with performance experience in DCI, orchestral, and community band settings. I have been married for 10 years and have 2 wonderful kids.

Kathryn Roe, Assistant Director - kroe@levellandband.com

Kathryn has been a director at Levelland Middle School since the fall of 2001. She is a graduate of L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, TX. She received her Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1981 from Texas Tech University and a Master of Music Education degree in 1992. She has been teaching on the south plains for 22 years. She has worked at Smyer, Idalou, Hale Center, and Roosevelt before coming to Levelland.

Currently Kathryn directs the Middle School Bands and assists with the other bands in Levelland ISD.

Darle Rountree, Assistant Director - drountree@levellandband.com

Darle Rountree has been associated with the Levelland Bands for many years. He graduated from Littlefield High School and also from West Texas State University. He holds a Bachelors and Masters in Music Education. In addition, Mr. Rountree holds a degree in counseling from Sul Ross State University. He was a graduate of the Navy School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia. He has been teaching for 38 years in Texas. Prior to coming to Levelland, he worked in Lefors, Mission, Littlefield, and Pecos.