
Caleb Miller, Spring 2023 graduate! Caleb is a Trombone player from Hurst, Texas. Caleb currently plays in the SFA Symphony Orchestra, SFA Wind Symphony, Swingin’ Aces Jazz Band, The SFA Trombone Choir and The SFA Trombone Octet. Caleb will be student teaching next semester and is on track to graduate in the Spring of 2023 with a BM in Music Education and hopes of being a Band Director.

Miguel Garcia, Spring 2023 graduate! Miguel Garcia is a Trombone player from La Feria, Texas. Miguel currently plays in the SFA Symphony Orchestra, SFA Wind Ensemble, Swingin Axes Jazz Band, The SFA Trombone choir and the SFA Trombone Octet. Miguel will be student teaching next semester and is on track to graduate in the Spring of 2022 with a BM in Music Education and hopes of being a Band Director.

Sterling Davis, Spring 2022 graduate, now attending Manhattan School of Music for Masters degree in Trombone Performance

Philip is a freshman Bass Trombone player and Music Education major from Kyle, Texas. He currently performs with the SFA Wind Ensemble, The Lumberjack Marching Band, The Roarin’ Buzzsaws Pep Band, The SFA Trombone Choir and the SFA Trombone Octet. Why SFA? “It’s pretty cool ngl” Fun Fact: “The official bird of Redondo Beach, California, is the Goodyear Blimp”

Lucas is a freshman Music Education major Harleton, Texas. He currently performs with The Lumberjack Marching Band and the SFA Trombone Choir. Why SFA? “The School of Music is known to be absolutely amazing, and I felt like that combined with the atmosphere and possibilities offered by the college would give me the best chance for future success.” Fun Fact: “Wood working is one of my favorite hobbies that I have.”

Max is a freshman Music Education major Little Elm, Texas. He currently performs with the SFA Symphonic Band, The Roarin’ Buzzsaws Pep Band, The Lumberjack Marching Band and the SFA Trombone Choir. Why SFA? “I love the forest and how small the community feels.” Fun Fact: “I was a member of the 2022 Macy’s Great American Marching Band for the Thanksgiving Parade in NYC.”

Peyton is a freshman Music Education from Rockdale, Texas. She currently performs with The Lumberjack Marching Band and the SFA Trombone Choir. She’s also played the piano for 11 years! Why SFA? “When I was younger my dad would have conferences here, so it’s a bit of nostalgia. Plus it’s a beautiful campus!” Fun Fact: “I have the cilantro gene, which means cilantro tastes like soap to me.”

Jack is a freshman Music Education major from Plano, Texas. He currently performs with the SFA Wind Symphony, Swingin’ Aces Jazz Band, The Lumberjack Marching Band, the Roarin’ Buzzsaws Pep Band, the SFA Trombone Choir and the SFA Trombone Octet. He has also recently declared a minor in Jazz Studies which he will begin in the Spring! Why SFA? “I really liked Nacogdoches, and I knew no matter what I majored in, I would get a really good education.” Fun Fact: “I am the youngest of 7”

Austin is a freshman Bass Trombone player and Music Education major from Bridge City, Texas. He currently performs with the SFA Wind Symphony, The Lumberjack Marching Band and the SFA Trombone Choir. Why SFA? “To get the best music education from the best teachers in Texas!” Fun Fact: “I love to hunt and fish”

Aldo is a freshman Music Education major from Crockett, Texas. He currently performs with the Swingin’ Aces Jazz Band, The Lumberjack Marching Band and the SFA Trombone Choir. He has also recently declared a minor in Jazz Studies which he will begin in the Spring! Why SFA? Location and program opportunity Fun Fact: Married at 18