David Isadore - Director
Mr. Isadore received a Bachelor of music education degree from the Boston Conservatory of Music and a Masters of Science degree with a woodwind concentrate from the University of New Hampshire. While residing in Massachusetts, Mr. Isadore served as Head Band Director/ Director of Music Education for the Methuen Public Schools. Upon moving to the valley in1984, David served as the Head Band Director and Instrumental supervisor for the Weslaco Independent School District until his retirement in 2003.During his tenure in Weslaco, Mr. Isadore’s bands earned consistent top ratings in UIL, including I’s every year in Marching, and two trips to the State marching competition. Currently Mr. Isadore is on the adjunct faculty at the University of Texas, Brownsville where he co conducts the university jazz ensemble, is assistant wind ensemble conductor, as well as supervisor for instrumental student teachers. As a member of TMAA, (Texas Music Adjudicator’s Association) David is a sought -after clinician and judge for Concert, Marching and Jazz band. Other affiliations include membership in TMEA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Phi Beta Mu. David served both as Region 15 President and Band Chair, and in 2001 David was voted TMEA Region XV band director of the year.

As a performer Mr. Isadore has had a long and varied career both as a classical and jazz musician. David appeared as a clarinet soloist with the Boston Pops orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fielder, and also in a duo performance with his son, Michael and the Valley Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Isadore, as a woodwind specialist, has performed with Jerry Lewis, Marvin Hamlish, Don Rickles, and Donna Summers, among others. Presently David is Principal oboe with the Valley Symphony Orchestra, and the Harlingen Festival Orchestra and Chorale. In addition, he is lead alto with the Dean Canty Orchestra and the Harbor Lights Orchestra in Brownsville.