Kingwood Big Band
About Kingwood Big Band
The Kingwood Big Band was founded in 2004 under the direction of James Stubbs. Their ‘Cool Evening of Hot Jazz,’ ‘Holiday at the Harbor,’ and Concerts were big hits. The Big Band made its European debut, traveling to Italy and Switzerland, where they participated in the International Jazz Festival in Montreux.
Under the direction of Alfredo Velez’ since 2011, the Big Band repertoire includes music by big band luminaries such as Duke Ellington, Harry James, Stan Kenton, Tommy Dorsey and others. In 2016, the band performed at the Texas Bandmasters Association annual convention. They also performed twice at the House of Blues in Houston in 2016.
Fall 2018
Fall Director
Alfredo Vélez
Saxophones
- Ray Gonzalez – Alto
- Simon Morales – Alto
- Johnny Gonzales – Tenor
- Bill Chenault – Tenor
- Jaymee Lamprecht – Baritone
Trombones
- Andy Brown
- Jarvis Hooper
- Tim Lienhard
- Cody Wheeler
Trumpets
- Tim Cates
- Felix DeLeon
- Chris Cermack
- Tony Yarbrough
Rhythm Section
- Pamela York – Piano
- James Wetzel – Bass
- Will Artiga – Drums
Auditions
Interested in possible opportunities with the Kingwood Big Band?
Contact Alfredo Vélez, Director of Bands at 281-318-4335 or Alfredo.Velez@lonestar.edu.
