Directors & STAFF
Cody Haddock
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Cody Haddock is the Interim Director of Bands at Colleyville Heritage High School. His responsibilities include directing the Wind Ensemble, Applied Music, and the Panther Marching Band.
Before coming to CHHS in 2020, Mr. Haddock previously worked at Carter Riverside High School where he served as Director of Bands. While at CRHS, he directed the Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and percussion ensembles.
He is a graduate of Flower Mound High School and the University of North Texas where he received his Bachelor of Music. While at UNT, Mr. Haddock was fortunate to study with some outstanding percussionists and perform with various ensembles including the Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band, Indoor Drumline, and the Green Brigade Marching Band.
Mr. Haddock has been involved with DCI, having marched snare drum with the Boston Crusaders and the Santa Clara Vanguard. He is now writing and consulting for various groups throughout Texas.
In his spare time, Mr. Haddock enjoys playing golf, softball, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife Tori, two kids Hayden and Hannah, and their dog Sadie.
Before coming to CHHS in 2020, Mr. Haddock previously worked at Carter Riverside High School where he served as Director of Bands. While at CRHS, he directed the Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and percussion ensembles.
He is a graduate of Flower Mound High School and the University of North Texas where he received his Bachelor of Music. While at UNT, Mr. Haddock was fortunate to study with some outstanding percussionists and perform with various ensembles including the Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band, Indoor Drumline, and the Green Brigade Marching Band.
Mr. Haddock has been involved with DCI, having marched snare drum with the Boston Crusaders and the Santa Clara Vanguard. He is now writing and consulting for various groups throughout Texas.
In his spare time, Mr. Haddock enjoys playing golf, softball, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife Tori, two kids Hayden and Hannah, and their dog Sadie.
Karson Beer
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Karson Beer is one of the Assistant Band Directors at Colleyville Heritage High School. Her responsibilities include directing the Symphonic Band, Sixth Period Jazz, the Musical Pit Orchestra, and the Panther Marching Band. Ms. Beer joined the Colleyville Heritage High School family in June 2023.
Ms. Beer is originally from Carrollton, Texas, and graduated from Hebron High School. After graduating, Ms. Beer attended Texas Christian University, receiving her Bachelor of Music Education. During her time at TCU, Ms. Beer studied trumpet under Dr. Jon Burgess and performed in the Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, and Horned Frog Marching Band. While in the Horned Frog Band, she served as a Section Leader and Drum Major.
Ms. Beer completed her student teaching with Mr. Simon Bosch at Aledo Middle School and Mr. Joey Paul at Aledo High School, after being a marching band technician at Aledo for three years.
Ms. Beer is originally from Carrollton, Texas, and graduated from Hebron High School. After graduating, Ms. Beer attended Texas Christian University, receiving her Bachelor of Music Education. During her time at TCU, Ms. Beer studied trumpet under Dr. Jon Burgess and performed in the Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, and Horned Frog Marching Band. While in the Horned Frog Band, she served as a Section Leader and Drum Major.
Ms. Beer completed her student teaching with Mr. Simon Bosch at Aledo Middle School and Mr. Joey Paul at Aledo High School, after being a marching band technician at Aledo for three years.
Sean Wright
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Originally from Austin, Texas where he graduated from Cedar Park High School, Mr. Wright is a long-time musician and band nerd. He is a recent graduate of Texas Christian University, where he studied saxophone with Mr. Joe Eckert and received his Bachelor of Music Education in 2021. During his time at TCU, Mr. Wright was a performing member of the Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, Saxophone Quartet, and Horned Frog Marching Band. He was also an active member of the TCU Horned Tones, the school’s all-male a cappella group.
After graduation, Mr. Wright was a substitute band director in Fort Worth ISD, where he held a long-term position at McLean Middle School as well as being a general substitute in other districts around DFW. He is very excited to be returning to CHHS after student-teaching there in 2021. Go Panthers! In his spare time, Mr. Wright enjoys watching movies, playing video games, and spending time with his girlfriend Rachel. |
Nick Beaudet
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Nick Beaudet is originally from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and has been involved with performing and teaching since high school. He has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Masters degree in Music Performance from Texas A&M University Commerce. During this time, he performed in groups such as the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, African/Brazilian Ensemble, Jazz, Latin Jazz, and various marching ensembles.
Mr. Beaudet was involved with Drum Corps International, where he marched tenors with The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps in 2008 and 2009. He also had the privilege of teaching as a member of the Cavaliers instructional staff for 13 seasons from the 2010-2022.
Mr. Beaudet had experience with indoor marching percussion in the WGI circuit with Tyler Junior College as a percussion instructor in 2011, where they competed at a world class level. From 2013 through the 2016 season, he was happy to serve as a tenor technician at ViP, an Independent indoor percussion group out of the DFW area. Over the years, Mr. Beaudet has taken part as a performer with various groups such as Six Flags Over Texas, the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Drumline, the Dallas Mavericks Drumline, the FC Dallas Drumline, Dynamic Rhythm Entertainment, and the Cutting Edge Haunted House Drumline in Fort Worth.
Mr. Beaudet's current role is Assistant Band Director at Colleyville Heritage High School, where his duties include instruction of the Percussion in grades 6-12 and teaching the Panther Marching Band. Mr. Beaudet, his wife Katierose, and their son Miles and daughter Ryn currently live in the Carrollton area and have been part of the Panther Band family since 2015. Mr. Beaudet is an endorser of Innovative Percussion and Remo products and implements.
Mr. Beaudet was involved with Drum Corps International, where he marched tenors with The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps in 2008 and 2009. He also had the privilege of teaching as a member of the Cavaliers instructional staff for 13 seasons from the 2010-2022.
Mr. Beaudet had experience with indoor marching percussion in the WGI circuit with Tyler Junior College as a percussion instructor in 2011, where they competed at a world class level. From 2013 through the 2016 season, he was happy to serve as a tenor technician at ViP, an Independent indoor percussion group out of the DFW area. Over the years, Mr. Beaudet has taken part as a performer with various groups such as Six Flags Over Texas, the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Drumline, the Dallas Mavericks Drumline, the FC Dallas Drumline, Dynamic Rhythm Entertainment, and the Cutting Edge Haunted House Drumline in Fort Worth.
Mr. Beaudet's current role is Assistant Band Director at Colleyville Heritage High School, where his duties include instruction of the Percussion in grades 6-12 and teaching the Panther Marching Band. Mr. Beaudet, his wife Katierose, and their son Miles and daughter Ryn currently live in the Carrollton area and have been part of the Panther Band family since 2015. Mr. Beaudet is an endorser of Innovative Percussion and Remo products and implements.
Dr. Martin Godoy
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Dr. Martin Godoy serves as the Diamonds Dance Guard at CHHS. He previously served as the color guard director of the UT Arlington Band and co-director of the UT Arlington Dance Ensemble. Mr. Godoy was a member of The Bluecoats color guard in 2006-2007 and The Cavaliers color guard in 2008 whose program earned them 3rd place at world championships. He was a member of Black Gold Winter Guard and Danielle Georgiou Dance Group. He has also danced with Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet and Wichita Falls Ballet. He also participated at the Domaine Forget International Dance Academy in Canada.
Dr. Godoy holds a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music in Flute Performance from UT Arlington and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas. His principal teachers include Dr. James Scott, Terri Sundberg, Dr. Elizabeth McNutt, Janis Grannell, and Dr. Sarah Frisof. He is a Miyazawa Emerging Artist and is the winner of numerous flute competitions. He subs with the Dallas Winds.
Dr. Godoy holds a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music in Flute Performance from UT Arlington and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas. His principal teachers include Dr. James Scott, Terri Sundberg, Dr. Elizabeth McNutt, Janis Grannell, and Dr. Sarah Frisof. He is a Miyazawa Emerging Artist and is the winner of numerous flute competitions. He subs with the Dallas Winds.
DAN DARRAH
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Daniel Wyn Darrah received his Bachelors of Music degree in percussion performance from the University of Montana studying with Dr. Robert Ledbetter. Daniel went on to study percussion at the University of North Texas, where he received his Masters degree in music performance studying under Mark Ford and Christopher Deane. As a member of the prestigious University of North Texas Wind Symphony and Graduate Percussion Ensemble, Dan was involved in numerous recording projects and performed at many regional and national conventions, such as the CBDNA, TMEA and PASIC conventions.
While at UNT, Daniel served as a teaching fellow, directing several ensembles while teaching lessons and classes. In 2008, Daniel was the assistant director of the PASIC Champion UNT Indoor Drum Line working alongside Paul Rennick and in 2009, received the Outstanding Graduate Student in Percussion award. The following year, Daniel served on the faculty at the University of Montana as the Director of Percussion.
In 2006, Daniel joined the Blue Knights Drum Corps staff as the front ensemble instructor. While with the Blue Knights, he had several I and E winners, including Best Front Ensemble in 2007 and 2010 with works that he arranged and directed. In 2011, Daniel became part of the design team for the Blue Knights and served as percussion caption head in 2012.
Daniel has taught in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 2003. He has served as a consultant, arranger, and instructor for both classical percussion ensembles and drumline front ensembles. He has also taught private lessons in several school districts. Daniel has devoted most of his time and teaching to Colleyville Heritage High School. During his time at CHHS, the percussion program has earned multiple awards and honors, including marching percussion champions of the Plano Drum Line Competition, Lone Star Classic, and best front ensemble at the PASIC Marching Festival and Lone Star Classic. Dan is now serving as the Assistant Director of Percussion at Colleyville Heritage High School.
While at UNT, Daniel served as a teaching fellow, directing several ensembles while teaching lessons and classes. In 2008, Daniel was the assistant director of the PASIC Champion UNT Indoor Drum Line working alongside Paul Rennick and in 2009, received the Outstanding Graduate Student in Percussion award. The following year, Daniel served on the faculty at the University of Montana as the Director of Percussion.
In 2006, Daniel joined the Blue Knights Drum Corps staff as the front ensemble instructor. While with the Blue Knights, he had several I and E winners, including Best Front Ensemble in 2007 and 2010 with works that he arranged and directed. In 2011, Daniel became part of the design team for the Blue Knights and served as percussion caption head in 2012.
Daniel has taught in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 2003. He has served as a consultant, arranger, and instructor for both classical percussion ensembles and drumline front ensembles. He has also taught private lessons in several school districts. Daniel has devoted most of his time and teaching to Colleyville Heritage High School. During his time at CHHS, the percussion program has earned multiple awards and honors, including marching percussion champions of the Plano Drum Line Competition, Lone Star Classic, and best front ensemble at the PASIC Marching Festival and Lone Star Classic. Dan is now serving as the Assistant Director of Percussion at Colleyville Heritage High School.
TONY LUNA
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Tony Luna is a percussion specialist originating from the Dallas/ Fort Worth Area. He has been teaching private lessons and serving as a battery coordinator/ technician all over the metroplex since 2013.
Mr. Luna is a Richland High School alumni class of 2012 and went on to march DCI open class with the Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps in 2013. Then based out of the Rio Grande Valley and now out of Austin, TX, he was member during the year that achieved the groups highest placement earning their first bronze medal in open class.
Since his time performing as percussionist, he has been a part of many performing groups/ drumlines in the area such as the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Cowboys, FC Dallas, Dynamic Rhythm Entertainment, and the Cutting Edge Haunted House.
Although focusing primarily on drumline and percussion ensemble development, he is also sound in the drumset/ world percussion realm of drumming. He is heavily involved in the Dallas/ Fort Worth music scene performing with different groups/ combos in the styles of Latin, Funk, Jazz, County and Rock. He has been very fortunate to use his background in percussion to perform around the country as a touring musician and educator.
Mr. Luna is currently serving as an Assistant Percussion Instructor/ Battery Coordinator for the Colleyville Heritage Panther Band and is thrilled to be working alongside a great team of educators.
Mr. Luna is a Richland High School alumni class of 2012 and went on to march DCI open class with the Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps in 2013. Then based out of the Rio Grande Valley and now out of Austin, TX, he was member during the year that achieved the groups highest placement earning their first bronze medal in open class.
Since his time performing as percussionist, he has been a part of many performing groups/ drumlines in the area such as the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Cowboys, FC Dallas, Dynamic Rhythm Entertainment, and the Cutting Edge Haunted House.
Although focusing primarily on drumline and percussion ensemble development, he is also sound in the drumset/ world percussion realm of drumming. He is heavily involved in the Dallas/ Fort Worth music scene performing with different groups/ combos in the styles of Latin, Funk, Jazz, County and Rock. He has been very fortunate to use his background in percussion to perform around the country as a touring musician and educator.
Mr. Luna is currently serving as an Assistant Percussion Instructor/ Battery Coordinator for the Colleyville Heritage Panther Band and is thrilled to be working alongside a great team of educators.
Middle School Directors
The students at Colleyville Heritage High School are extremely fortunate to receive exemplary instruction while in middle school. The successes at CHHS are a direct result of the dedication of the many teachers that started these students on their musical journey.
Heritage Middle School - Josh Smith & Brenda Hinton
Colleyville Middle School - Lauren Jones & Joseph Prescott
Grapevine Middle School - Jennifer Gish & Jordan Drake
Cross Timbers Middle School - Lara Whitehouse & Kevin Cantu
Heritage Middle School - Josh Smith & Brenda Hinton
Colleyville Middle School - Lauren Jones & Joseph Prescott
Grapevine Middle School - Jennifer Gish & Jordan Drake
Cross Timbers Middle School - Lara Whitehouse & Kevin Cantu