Band Directors
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Johnathan Alvarez – Head Director
Jonathan Alvarez is excited to begin his first year at Wunderlich after serving as Director of Bands at Bammel Middle School in Spring ISD for the past 8 years. Mr. Alvarez is a first generation college graduate from the University of Houston ( Go Coogs)! During his time at UH, Mr. Alvarez was a member of Spirit of Houston Marching Band, Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds and UH Trombone Choir. His Teachers at UH include, David Bertman, Tom Bennett, John Benzer, Franz Anton Krager, Marion West, Brian Kauk, Thomas Hulten, Michel Warny and Mark Barton.
Before Attending the University of Houston, Mr. Alvarez was a member of the Langham Creek HS Lobo Band in Cyfair ISD. He was a member of the Symphonic band, which attended the 2005 Midwest Band clinic. Also, Mr. Alvarez was a member of the 2006 All State Concert Band on Trombone. His band directors were Scott McAdow and Gloria Ramirez, who were educators in Spring ISD.
During his free time Mr. Alvarez spends his time, playing pool, video games, attending Houston Sports games and performing as a member of the Sugar Land Winds Band.
Carlos Arguello – Assistant Director
Carlos Arguello has been Assistant Band Director at Wunderlich Intermediate School (WIS) for four years, awarded “Top Cat” Faculty award in November 2021. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio (San Antonio, TX), and has taught band for three year. Prior to teaching at WIS, Mr. Arguello taught and clinic middle and high school bands in the San Antonio Area School Districts.
Mr. Arguello directs the Wunderlich Concert A Band, and assists Wildcat Jazz Band, Wunderlich Symphonic Band, Wunderlich Concert B Band, as well as beginning band classes. Under his direction, the WIS Concert B Band has earned sweepstakes at UIL Concert & Sight reading and Runner-Up in Class.
Mr. Arguello is thrilled to be a part of the Wunderlich band family, share his love and passion for music to the students, and make amazing memories!
Zoe De Los Santos – Assistant Director
Zoe De Los Santos is excited to start her second year as Assistant Band Director at Wunderlich Intermediate School (WIS). A Klein ISD graduate, Ms. De Los Santos attended Doerre Intermediate and Klein High School and received her Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Texas at Austin. As a french horn player, she studied under Patrick Hughes and performed with the UT Horn Choir. Prior to WIS, Ms. De Los Santos taught and clinic middle and high school bands in the Austin area school districts.
Ms. De Los Santos directs the Wunderlich Concert B Band, and assists Wildcat Jazz Band, Wunderlich Symphonic Band, Wunderlich Concert A Band, as well as beginning band classes.
Ms. De Los Santos is very thrilled to join the Wunderlich band family and looks forward to grow as an educator.
