THE GOSPEL BRASS

Current Members

Trumpet 1

Joe Himes

Trumpet 2

Paul Stapp

French Horn

Meg Walter

Trombone

Danny Rodriguez

Tuba

James Nance

James Nance plays tuba in the Gospel Brass.

A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Nance received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Education from the University of Oklahoma and his Master of Music in Tuba Performance from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

He retired from band directing at New Deal High School in 2017 after thirty-four years of teaching. Mr. Nance’s New Deal Band had the distinction of winning both the UIL State Marching Championship and the TMEA State Honor Band.

Percussion

Greg Hatchett

  • Jazz, orchestra, and band programs at Monterey High School
  • Marching band, concert band, and Jazz programs at Texas Tech
  • Alumni Court Jesters (basketball band) at Texas Tech
  • Drummer and percussionist at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church
  • Works full time as a District Manager for Farmers Insurance