FACULTY & STAFF
Gordon Janda
Director of Bands
Gordon Janda is entering his first year as the Director of Bands at Tomball High School. His teaching responsibilities include coordinating the Tomball Cougar Pride Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band. Previously, he was the Assistant Director of Bands at Fossil Ridge High School in Keller, TX for five years. His responsibilities included teaching the Symphonic Band, Concert Band 2, and serving as the marching band director. Before that, he was the Assistant Band Director at Dickinson High School for two years, where he taught the marching band, AP Music Theory, Concert Band, and two beginner brass classes. Outside of public education, Mr. Janda teaches brass at the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. He has previously instructed Tuba for the Blue Stars in 2023, Santa Clara Vanguard from 2020-2022, and low brass at the Mandarins from 2018-2019. His drum corps experience includes marching with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps from 2011-2016, where he served as section leader for three years and horn sergeant for two. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with his Bachelors in Music Education in 2017. In his time at SFA, he played tuba in the Wind Ensemble for three years and was principal for one. He was also in the Lumberjack Marching Band for three years where he held a position as section leader. Additionally, he served as a member of the Roarin’ Buzzsaws Basketball Band all four years. When he isn’t teaching band or drum corps, he loves hitting the golf course and softball fields with his wife, Alexia, and playing with his three cats, Gabe, Lily, and Stanley. gordonjanda@tomballisd.net
Patrick Lemanczyk
Assistant Director of Bands
Mr. Lemanczyk has been an Assistant Band Director at Tomball High School since 2021. He is a first generation American, and he is from Cedar Park Texas. He was a student at Leander ISD. The schools he attended were Henry Middle School, Vista Ridge High School, and he graduated from Leander High School in 2017. His primary instrument is the Saxophone. He continued his studies at the University of Houston, and earned his Bachelors of Music Education in 2022. He graduated Magna Cum Laude. As a high school student, Mr. L was consistently a TMEA All-State District champion and Area finalist. He was a two time State U.I.L soloist. In the summer of 2016, Mr. L was invited to attend the Interlochen Center For The Arts Saxophone Institute, and Summer Festival. He worked with legends such as: Steve Davis, Kevin Sedatole, Matthew Schlomer, Jerry Junkin, Timothy McAllister, Zach Shemon, Edward Goodman, and Taimur Sullivan. The following year, Mr. L was a finalist at the 2017 Houston Underground Solo Saxophone Competition. At the University of Houston, Mr. L studied saxophone with Mr. Dan Gelok, and Dr. Woody Witt. In 2020, he was the Soprano Saxophonist for the Sublimus Saxophone Quartet. This quartet was chosen to be one of two all undergraduate saxophone quartets at the Coltman Chamber Music Competition Finals. Mr. L performed as principal saxophonist in the University of Houston Wind Ensemble, under the direction of David Bertman. He was also in the University of Houston Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Noe Marmolejo. Mr. L also marched Drum Corps with the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets in 2019. As a teacher, Mr. L taught private saxophone lessons at Arnold Middle School in Cy-Fair ISD, and Crosby High School in Crosby ISD. His Student Teaching was completed at Eanes ISD in Austin Texas. He was lucky to work with Mrs. Alanna Kumme at West Ridge Middle School, and Mr. Kerry Taylor at Westlake High School. Outside of music, Mr. L is a competitive archer! In 2021, he was named the Austin Archery Club Season Champion! He used his winnings to help pay for his final semesters in college. Mr. L enjoys hiking, video games, disc golf, hunting, fishing, biking, kayaking, traveling, and exploring. Mr. L can be reached by email at patricklemanczyk@tomballisd.net.
Conner Adams
Color Guard Director
Conner Adams is starting his 5th year as Colorguard Director with the Tomball HS band. Mr. Adams has led the Winter Guard to compete at State Competitions every year earning Silver and Gold in their categories! Conner has been a performer in the activity since 2012 and has since performed with programs such as Carolina Crown, The Boston Crusaders, and Paramount Winterguard. Conner has worked with groups at all levels of the activity throughout the country and most recently spent his summer on staff with the Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps. He is highly dedicated to the success of the Tomball Hs band program and is absolutely thrilled to be a member of our team. Mr. Adams can be reached by email at conneradams@tomballisd.net
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