Donnie Hull
Director of Bands, Fine Arts Department Chair | Symphonic Winds, Concert Band 2
Donnie Hull is currently the Director of Bands at Haltom High School near Fort Worth, TX. Mr Hull has taught at Haltom High School since 2008. During his time at Haltom High School, the Symphonic Winds have advanced in the TMEA Honor Band Competition and the Pride of Haltom has been a Texas UIL State Marching Band Contest participant, a Bands of America Super Regional Finalist as well as champions at multiple independent marching contests.
Donnie is currently the Assistant Visual Caption Head for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. From 2015-2022, he was a member of the visual staff of the Santa Clara Vanguard, serving several seasons as the Assistant Visual Caption Manager. Formerly, he served as a member of the brass instructional staff and Associate Brass Caption Head of The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps from 2003-2009.
Mr. Hull, a native of Southern Illinois, received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Houston. He is an active enthusiast for the performing arts and currently resides in Fort Worth with his Lab-mix rescue, Lucy.
Terri Clemons
Associate Band Director | Symphonic Band
Terri Clemons is the Associate Director of the Haltom Band. Previously, she served as the Coordinator for Performing and Visual Arts in Spring ISD. Before moving to the administration building she was a band director at both Twin Creeks Middle School and Spring High School for 25 years. Terri is a graduate of the University of Houston Moore’s School of Music where she studied under Eddie Green. Outside of band, Terri loves spending time at the lake with her husband and 2 dogs.
“I am excited to join the Haltom Team! It is an honor to be a part of a program with such a rich history of excellence. I am looking forward to this new journey.”
Jazper Saldana
Percussion Director | Haltom HS & Haltom, North Oaks, and Watauga Middle Schools
Jazper Saldana is currently entering his 2nd year as the Percussion Director for Haltom High School and Haltom, North Oaks, and Watauga Middle Schools. Originally from San Diego, California, Jazper moved to Denton, Texas in 2015 to continue pursuing his educational endeavors. He holds degrees in Percussion Performance from California State University – Long Beach and the University of North Texas. Performance credits include Pulse Percussion, RCC Indoor, Sacramento Mandarins, and the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. He has taught a variety of high school/independent programs in the Southern California area as well as Texas including Westminster HS, Ayala HS, Sacramento Mandarins, and Vigilantes Indoor Percussion.
Preston Rice
Assistant Band Director | Honors Band
Preston Rice is entering his first year as an Assistant Director of Bands at Haltom High School. Mr. Rice is a native of Bedford, TX, where he graduated from L.D. Bell High School. During his time at L.D. Bell, he was a three-time TMEA All-State Musician on euphonium. He received his Bachelor in Music Education from Texas Christian University where he studied euphonium with Mr. Richard Murrow and Dr. Clay Garrett. While at Texas Christian University, he was principal euphonium of the Wind Symphony under the direction of Mr. Bobby Francis. He also spent time playing French Horn in the TCU Concert Band, trombone in the TCU Basketball Band, and baritone in the TCU Marching Band. Outside of TCU, he was a member of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps where he played baritone and trombone during the 2018 and 2019 Drum Corps International seasons.
Prior to working at Haltom, Mr. Rice was an assistant band director at Hurst Junior High in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. Mr. Rice is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority.
During his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, mountain biking, knee boarding, and fishing. Mr. Rice loves teaching, music, and most of all getting to work with students!
Ken Nguyen
Assistant Band Director | Concert Band 1, Jazz Band
Ken Nguyen is entering his first year of teaching as an Assistant Director of Bands at Haltom High School. A native of Arlington, Texas, Mr. Nguyen graduated from Sam Houston High School before earning his Bachelor of Music Education from Texas Christian University in 2024. Prior to graduating, he gained professional experience as a private lesson teacher, marching technician, and student teacher in Keller ISD.
During his time at TCU, Mr. Nguyen studied saxophone under Mr. Joe Eckert and Allen Cordingley. He performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensembles, and Saxophone Choir. In addition to the saxophone, Mr. Nguyen played flute, French horn, and trombone with the TCU Concert Band. He has also served as the mellophone section leader of the Horned Frog Marching Band and was a member of the TCU Basketball Band. Outside of TCU, Mr. Nguyen spent three years performing with the Dallas Asian Winds.
In his free time, Mr. Nguyen enjoys running, strength training, cooking, and traveling with his family and friends.
Mr. Nguyen is excited to begin his career in education and looks forward to contributing to the growth and success of the band program and students at Haltom High School!
