Thomas Kober
Biography | General Information
Thomas Kober is the Director of Bands at William J. Brennan High School (6A) in San Antonio, TX and is a graduate of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. Mr. Kober began his time at Brennan High School in the fall of 2016, and has been the primary conductor of the Wind Ensemble, and co-instructor of all other ensembles including the Varsity Full Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and the Brennan Bear Marching Band. During his tenure, the band program has developed a proven reputation for success – Receiving many superior ratings, best in class, and championship distinctions at district, regional, area, and state wide events. Under Mr. Kober's leadership, the band is a consistent TMEA Area Honor Band and UIL Area Marching band finalist, has placed 2nd and 1st respectively in the US Bands National Championship in 2018 & 2019, and earned the distinctions in the Music for All National Festival as a Featured Percussion Ensemble (2020), Featured Chamber Ensemble (2023), and National Featured Band (2020 & 2023) - each performing featured concerts in Indianapolis, IN during the Spring Semester.
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During his tenure, the band program has developed a proven reputation for success " |
Prior to his time at Brennan, Mr. Kober was an Associate Director of Bands at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Helotes, TX. Under his direction and guidance, all ensembles of The O'Connor High School Band and Orchestra Programs exclusively earned UIL "sweepstakes" ratings. The O'Connor High School Marching Band has was selected as a participant at the Texas State Marching Band Contest, and won the UIL Area G contest in 2014. Mr. Kober also has an extensive background in Drum Corps International (DCI) and Winterguard International (WGI), most recently working as the Brass Caption Head for the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps from Denver, CO. Mr. Kober also works with the design team and music caption with the WGI Silver Medalist, Blue Knights Winds from Denver, Colorado. Prior to his time with Blue Knights, he was a member of the music instructional staff with Santa Clara Vanguard (Santa Clara, CA) and Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps (Boston, MA). |
Notable Awards & Honors
Sandra Day O'Connor High School | 2014-2016
UIL Sweepstakes Award Winner
UIL Area Marching Band Champion
UIL State Marching Band Qualifier
BOA Regional Finalist
Fiesta Battle of Bands Champion
TMEA Region & Area Honor Band Finalist
William J. Brennan High School | 2016 - Present
UIL Sweepstakes Award Winner
UIL Area Marching Band Finalist
US Bands Regional Champion
US Bands National Champion
Fiesta Battle of Flowers Champion
TMEA Region & Area Honor Band Finalist
Music For All National Featured Band
Music For All National Featured Chamber Ensemble
Music For All National Featured Percussion Ensemble
UIL Sweepstakes Award Winner
UIL Area Marching Band Champion
UIL State Marching Band Qualifier
BOA Regional Finalist
Fiesta Battle of Bands Champion
TMEA Region & Area Honor Band Finalist
William J. Brennan High School | 2016 - Present
UIL Sweepstakes Award Winner
UIL Area Marching Band Finalist
US Bands Regional Champion
US Bands National Champion
Fiesta Battle of Flowers Champion
TMEA Region & Area Honor Band Finalist
Music For All National Featured Band
Music For All National Featured Chamber Ensemble
Music For All National Featured Percussion Ensemble
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