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Michael TenaglioDirector of bands[email protected]Michael Tenaglio is currently the Director of Bands at North Shore Senior High School in Houston, Texas. He directs the Wind Ensemble and runs the marching band. Under his direction, ensembles have earned numerous and consistent UIL Sweepstakes awards. The NSSH Trombone Choir was invited to perform at the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention. Mr. Tenaglio previously held positions at North Shore Middle School and Cobb Sixth Grade Campus.
He earned his Bachelor of Music Education with honors from the University of Houston's Moores School of Music and studied with John Benzer, Robert Mays, David Bertman and Marion West. Mr. Tenaglio advanced his trombone playing under the tutelage of Mr. Brian Kauk and was a member of the University of Houston Wind Ensemble, Trombone Choir, and Spirit of Houston Marching Band. Mr. Tenaglio is a proud alumnus of North Shore Senior High and Galena Park ISD. Michael is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Texas Music Adjudicators Association. Michael currently serves TMEA as the Region 33 Band Chair, TBA as the Region 33 Representative, and UIL as a member of the UIL Music Advisory Committee. He also has presented professional development clinics at TBA and for Aldine ISD. He resides in the North Shore area with his wife, Cynthia, and their son, Michael. |
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Danny RubioASSociate BAND DIRECTOR[email protected]Danny Rubio is currently the Associate Band Director at North Shore Senior High School in Houston, Texas. From 2014 to 2017, he worked as the Assistant Band Director at North Shore Middle School before becoming Director of Bands until 2024. Under his direction, the NSMS Bands have received numerous UIL Sweepstakes awards. The NSMS Wind Ensemble has advanced in the All-Region Honor Band process multiple times and has been named Commended Winners in both 2022 and 2023 by the Mark of Excellence / National Wind Band Honors Project.
Mr. Rubio graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and studied with Dennis Fisher, Donna Emmanuel, Nathan Kruse and Clay Couturiaux. During his time at North Texas, Rubio performed with various ensembles: the UNT Symphonic Band, UNT Concert Band, Green Brigade, UNT Trombone Choir, and a member of the five o’clock jazz band. He has a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. Mr. Rubio is also a proud alumnus of North Shore Senior High and Galena Park ISD. Danny is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Texas Music Adjudicators Association. He currently resides in Houston, Texas with his wife Felicia, daughter Ava, and their dog, Finn. Mr. Rubio finds gratification in inspiring young musicians to reach their highest level of performance by sharing his profound love and passion for music with them every day. |
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Haylie O'neal CoopermanAssistant BAND DIRECTOR[email protected]Haylie O’Neal Cooperman is currently the Assistant Band Director at North Shore Senior High School in Houston, Texas. In the 2021-2022 school year she was the Assistant Band Director at Anahuac High School and Middle School. From 2022 to 2024 she served as Director of Bands at Manor Middle School in Killeen ISD. Most recently, she was the Assistant Band Director at Willis High School. The programs under her direction have been recognized at the Region and Area level and have been granted consistent superior ratings in the UIL processes.
Mrs. Cooperman graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and studied with Matthew McInturf, Brian Gibbs, Darla McBryde and Season Summers. While at Sam Houston she performed with several ensembles: the SHSU Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and the Bearkat Marching Band. Haylie is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and the International Double Reed Society. Haylie currently resides in Houston, Texas with her husband Justin, their dogs Penny and Moose, and their cat, Biscuit. |
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Bucky FloresColor guard Director[email protected]Bucky Flores started working for Marching Auxiliaries in 2001. Since then, he has worked with or performed with Nolan Independent (DFW, TX), St. Ann’s (Boston, MA), Patriots (Rochester, NY), Blessed Sacrament (Cambridge, MA), Cypress Independent (Houston, TX), Ronald Reagan High School (San Antonio, TX), Dripping Springs High School (Dripping Springs, TX), Akins High School (Austin, TX), Leander High School (Leander, TX), and LBJ High School (Austin, TX).
Bucky currently resides in Houston working with North Shore High School as the color guard director. Bucky is looking forward to the years ahead, watching his students grow into amazing performers and mature adults. |
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Justin CoopermanPercussion Director[email protected]Justin Cooperman is currently the Percussion Director at North Shore Senior High School in Houston, Texas. Before coming to NSSH, he was a Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas where he taught and arranged for the Longhorn Band drumline. From 2021 to 2023, he served as the Assistant Band Director and Percussion Director at Killeen High School, leading the group to various successes including multiple accolades at the State Solo and Ensemble contest, a first for the Killeen High School Percussion Ensemble.
Justin is also an active composer, with many of his works being published through C. Alan Publications. His music has been performed by various chamber groups, universities, and public schools across the world, including the world renowned percussion ensemble, Ju Percussion Group in Taipei, Taiwan. Justin received his Master’s degree from the University of Texas in 2025 and received his Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University in 2021. Justin has had the privilege of studying with Thomas Burritt, Ivan Trevino, John Lane, and Brian Graiser. Justin is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Percussive Arts Society. |
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Shane GoforthDirector Emeritus[email protected]Shane Goforth is currently the Director of Fine Arts in Galena Park ISD. Mr. Goforth was previously the Director of Bands at North Shore Senior High School for 21 years. Under his direction the bands of NSSH have advanced to the Texas State Marching Band Championships eight times, were a State Finalist and UIL Area F Champion in 2016, have earned numerous and consistent UIL Sweepstakes awards and been awarded many Best in Class recognitions. The North Shore Wind Ensemble had the honor of being invited and performing at the 2017 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Shane has served TMEA at the state level as President, and Band Division Vice-President. He is currently the TMEA Past-President and is an active adjudicator, guest conductor and clinician. Mr. Goforth previously served as the Director of Bands at Holliday and Aubrey High Schools where his bands competed at the Texas State Marching Band Championships and were awarded first place in the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series. A native of Frisco, Texas, Mr. Goforth started his musical career under the direction of Dr. Daryl Trent and studied saxophone with Brad Leali. He continued his education earning an Associates of Music in Jazz Saxophone at Weatherford College, a Bachelor of Music with honors from the University of North Texas, and a Master of Music in Conducting from Sam Houston State University. As a saxophonist, Shane has had the privilege to perform with a wide range of incredible artists and musicians including: Branford Marsalis, Winton Marsalis, Allen Vizzutti, Jon Faddis, David "Fathead" Newman, James Clay, Dewey Redman, Roy Hargrove, Shelley Carrol and many others. Shane currently makes his home in the North Shore area of Houston with his lovely wife Lawren and their three children. In his spare time, Shane enjoys reading, bible study, golf, playing guitar, and spending time with his family. |