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Beverly Emery
President / Publicity Chair
Bass Clarinet
Beverly has been performing with Lone Star Symphonic Band since February 2004, and has been a member of the Board since May of the same year. Originally from Oklahoma, she attended high school in Katy at Mayde Creek High School, where she was involved in marching and concert bands, and played in the local community 4th of July celebrations. Attending college on music scholarships, she received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Social Sciences, and works as a Routing Analyst for a Food Services Distributor.
Michael Barron
Executive Vice President
Clarinet
Michael Barron joined LSSB in 2006. He considers himself fortunate to have been able to study clarinet under Colin Lawson while attending the University of Aberdeen, in Scotland. He has continued to play clarinet as 'keen amateur' while working for BP in London, Cleveland & Houston, and more recently in 3 software startups including latest challengersoft.com. Michael looks up to his younger brother Derek, who was brave enough to undertake a music career as a professional pianist. Michael has been married to his wife Teresa for 22 years, & stays active by trying to keep up with his 2 teenage sons. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.
Stephanie Schwab
Vice President of Membership / Nominating Chair
Clarinet
Stephanie was born in Austin, TX, but grew up in Kingwood, TX. She started playing clarinet in the sixth grade and eventually made TMEA all-state band in 2001. Stephanie graduated from Kingwood HS in 2001 and afterwards attended the University of Texas in Austin. She was a member of the Longhorn Band for four years before graduating from UT in 2005 with a BA in Latin. She currently teaches Latin at Cy-Fair HS.
Stephen B. Johnson
Treasurer / Finance Committee Chair / Planning Committee Chair
Euphonium
Stephen has been a member of the Lone Star Symphonic Band since November of 1999 and has been a member of the Board since 2000. He was born in Houston and attended school in Katy at James E. Taylor High School. He attended college at Texas Tech University, obtaining both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting, with a Minor in Music Literature. At Texas Tech, Stephen was a member of the "Goin' Band from Raiderland," as well as a member of the University Concert Band and the "Court Jesters" Basketball Band. In addition to his service to the Band, he also volunteers as Orchestra Director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Katy. A licensed CPA, Stephen currently works as an Accountant for the Katy Independent School District.
Tammi Tuthill
Secretary
Flute
Tammi has been with the Lone Star Symphonic Band since May of 2007 and has been a Board member since June of 2008. Originally from New York, she attended high school in Pasadena at Sam Rayburn High School where she was involved in the marching band, color guard, and concert band. She was also involved in the Foley's All-Star Band and also Rice University's The Mob both under the direction of Ken Dye. She majored in music at San Jacinto Community College and at Sam Houston State University but now works as a Department Administrator at an oil and gas servicing company.
Bill Brawn
Member-At-Large
Bass Trombone
Bill Brawn has served as band director in the public schools of Texas for 40 years full time, and 11 years part time. He has directed band in U.I.L. classifications ranging from AA through AAAAA. His bands were consistent sweepstakes winners in all classifications placing in the top 10 at state marching contest in 5A, 2A, and honor band in 2A, plus winning outstanding band awards at many state and national contests. Mr. Brawn's jazz bands were also winners at state and national contests. His band at Dobie High School was asked to perform at MENC. Bachelors and Masters degrees were earned, as well as teaching certificates ranging from elementary to superintendent. A member of Texas Bandmasters, Texas Music Educators, and Texas Music Adjudicators Associations, he judges and conducts clinics throughout the state.
R. Claude Burrows
Member-At-Large
Tuba
Claude began his serious playing in high school. In World War II he was deferred as an engineering student. In order to serve, Claude joined the Texas State Guard and was assigned to the band where he began playing professionally with some of the men in the band. Claude enrolled in Texas Tech and played in dance bands. He joined the Navy and served in the Navy Air Corps in the Gulf and Atlantic. Claude played in bands while serving in the Navy. He graduated from Tech and assisted area bands after graduation. Claude joined the Good Times Band, and the Lone Star Symphonic Band where he proudly serves on the board and will assist the band in any possible way.
Ricky Cook
Member-At-Large
Trumpet
Ricky has been a member of the Lone Star Symphonic Band since September of 2005 and a Board member since January 2008. As a native of Houston Texas, he attended Spring Branch High School where he was involved in the marching and symphonic bands. He also attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received a BS in Geology and currently works as a Senior Geological Advisor with Devon Energy. Ricky was raised in a musical family with both his brothers becoming accomplished pianists and musicians. He loves playing in the LSSB and getting many of his friends together to attend the concerts
Jason Johnson
Member-At-Large
Percussion
Jason Johnson had been playing the drums since he was 6 years old. Now approaching 30, he works in a warehouse for a compounding pharmacist supplier in Houston. He has been in the Lone Star Symphonic Band since November 2007, and was elected to the Board of Directors in June 2008. On the side, in addition to his service with the Lone Star Band he serves at Faith West Church in Katy, Texas playing the drums and helping out with the kids when he has a break from playing music. He also does magic shows for children's birthday parties and does close-up magic at his company's annual Spring picnic annually. Jason was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and he moved to Katy when he was 16 Months old. He graduated from Katy High School, and he majored in music at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. He currently lives in Stafford, Texas.
Jerry Johnson
Member-At-Large
Tubs
Jerry has been a member of the Lone Star Symphonic Band since January of 2008 and has been a member of the board since 2010. He was born in Houston and is a graduate of Mirabeau B. Lamar High School. He studied tuba under William Rose at the University of Houston, where he was a member of the Cougar Marching Band, University Concert Band, and the UH Cougar Brass. Jerry enlisted in the US Army and attended the US Army Element-Navy School of Music, where he continued his tuba studies under David Dorrough. After graduation, he was assigned to the First Cavalry Division Band, Ft Hood, TX and later assigned to the Sixth Infantry Division Band, Ft Wainwright, AK. Jerry received a BS in Criminal Justice with a minor in music from the University of Houston-Downtown and is currently a research investigator and computer technician.