Trebor Powell is in his fifth year of teaching, and starting his second year as Assistant Band Director at Cypress Park High School. His role includes directing the Symphonic Winds, co-directing the Marching Band and Concert Band, and assisting in all over activities and ensembles.​ Under his direction, the Symphonic Winds has received superior first division ratings.

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In addition to teaching, Mr. Powell is a seasonal worker for the UIL State Marching Band Contest. Under the officials at UIL Music, he helps facilitate the contest for 1A-6A with equipment truck parking, overseeing warm up areas, superintendent/media credentials, and all other additional needs.

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Mr. Powell previously taught at Andy Dekaney High School, where he aided numerous ensembles and instructed the AP Music Theory class. While there, his clarinet chamber group, AT Trio, was invited to perform at the SHSU Clarinet Extravaganza in March 2024, where they opened alongside the CFISD Clarinet Choir. In addition, his Concert Band received consistent superior ratings at numerous festivals, such as Gator Music Festival and Festival at the Falls.

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Although originally from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, he has spent a majority of his life in the Cypress/Houston area, graduating from Cypress Falls High School in 2019. His exceptional high school experience lead him to obtain a Bachelors of Music Education from Sam Houston State University in Spring 2023. While at Sam Houston State, Mr. Powell served as Drum Major of the Bearkat Marching Band, as well as President and Music Chair of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority. He was a reoccurring member of the SHSU Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Tenor-Bass Choir, and clarinet accompanist for the Opera program.

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Mr. Powell has had a strong list of mentors in his career, such as Dr. Matthew McInturf, Dr. Brian Gibbs, Mark Edenfield, Gabe Musella, Russell Holcombe, Chase Giddings, and Charlotte Royall. He student taught in Conroe ISD with the outstanding mentorship of Jeff Gorring and Jason Harvey.

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Outside of music, Mr. Powell enjoys martial arts and working out, playing and adding to his 1200+ video game collection, and spending time with his lovely wife, Kelly.

 

His affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, University Interscholastic League where he aids the State Marching Band Contest, Tau Beta Sigma, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.