 Director of Bands Quinlan-Ford High School Quinlan, TX Mr. Filip's passion for music came about at a very young age, as
he played the piano, church handbells and sang in the church choir all before starting 6th Grade Band. He started his band career in 6th Grade learning how to play the clarinet and become the director he is today. Mr. Filip has been the Director of Bands for Quinlan ISD since Fall 2005. While under the direction of Mr. Filip, the Quinlan Bands have reached new highs at contest and increased the band enrollment significantly. Mr. Filip holds memberships in several professional organizations including the Texas Music Educators Association, Association of Texas Small School Bands and the Texas Bandmasters Association. Mr. Filip also is on Faculty for the Stephen F. Austin State University Middle School Band Camp in June of every summer teaching Clarinet Masterclasses. Mr. Filip currently serves as an officer for the Association of Small School Bands Region 3 holding the position as Assistant Region Coordinator/Webmaster. Previously Mr. Filip served as Region Jazz Coordinator. Mr. Filip studied Clarinet under Dr. Christopher Ayer at Stephen F. Austin State University where he earned his Bachelor's in Music Education with a concentration in Instrumental Music graduating Cum Laude. While at Stephen F. Austin State University he studied conducting privately with Mr. Fred J. Allen, Director of Bands. Mr. Filip played in the SFA Wind Ensemble, Lumberjack Marching Band, SFA Chamber Winds, Woodwind Ensembles and soloed in several recital settings. Mr. Filip has a background in Pro Audio Technologies. While at SFA, Marty was part of the Sound Engineer Team that was in charge of all music events at the university. He provided anything from recording, live sound, video and special lighting services for these events. He was also part of the team that rewired the music buildings two concert halls to be run from the same location, a old storage closet that the team converted into the new sound recording lab. Marty was married to his wife, Sarah, in Nacogdoches, TX on June 4, 2005. He and his family currently reside in Wylie, TX. Marty and his wife have one son, Noah who was born in August of 2009. When he's not teaching or playing music, he enjoys relaxing with his family, spending time outdoors on the lake or beach, working on small projects, watching movies and traveling. |  FHS Asst. Director Thompson Middle School Quinlan, TX Kyle Causey is the Head Band Director at C.B. Thompson Middle School and also serves as the Assistant Band Director of Ford High School in Quinlan, Texas. Kyle graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Music Education, Cum Laude, from Texas A&M University – Commerce in December of 2010. He has recently graduated with his Masters in Education in December of 2014. He is also a member of multiple professional organizations including the Texas Music Educator Association, Association of Texas Small School Bands and the Texas Band Masters Association. Mr. Causey has taught in Quinlan for 4 years and during this time the Middle School has seen growth in numbers as well as success at the region and solo and ensemble contests. Prior to Quinlan, Kyle did his internship as well as worked
for the Rockwall Independent School District before obtaining a full time
teaching position at Quinlan Independent School District. During his collegiate
career, Kyle studied trumpet under Bert Truax as well as Michael Rossi. Kyle
participated in the “Mane” Attraction Jazz band, the Blue Cat Big Band as well
as in the Symphonic Band for Texas A&M University – Commerce. While as Texas
A&M University – Commerce Kyle also played an active role as President and
Collegiate Province Representative of Phi Mu Alpha – Sinfonia, a music
fraternity that devotes its time and resources to stressing the importance of
American music. Kyle was married to his wife, Ariel, in Royse City, TX on September 22, 2012. He, his wife and their five year old son currently reside in Royse City, TX. When he's not
teaching or playing music, he enjoys spending time outdoors, spending time with his family and relaxing. |  Sauileoge To'afa TMS Assistant Director FHS Drumline Director Thompson Middle School Quinlan, TX
Sauileoge Lino To’afa (known mostly as “Mr. T”) is from the island of American Samoa. Surrounded by an environment and culture rich with music, Sauileoge decided to pursue music as a career. He began by serving four years in the Tafuna High School Warrior Band and remained active in his church praise band. Soon after, Mr. To’afa completed his Associates Degree in Music at the American Samoa Community College. He then transferred to Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMUC) to further his education. It is at TAMUC where he honed his skills as a musician and narrowed his focus in the area of Percussion. On May 15th 2010, Mr. To’afa completed his Bachelor of Science in Music Education TAMUC where he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Baptist Student Ministry, Symphonic Band, Mane Attraction Jazz Band, Percussion Club, and Percussion Ensemble. As a service to his home island of American Samoa, Sauileoge To’afa decided to give back to his community by returning home to teach at Samoana High School as a band director. Upon completing that service, he moved back to Texas where he has been active in teaching in the Garland Independent School District. Mr. To’afa is currently Assistant Band Director at Thompson Middle School, and Percussion Tech for Quinlan Independent School District. He looks forward to making a difference with every staff member and student he comes in contact with. |
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