Alfredo Vélez III
Contact Information
Alfredo Vélez III
Band
Music Education
Phone: (936)294-4009
Office: Music 318
E-mail: alfredo.velez@shsu.edu
Profile of Alfredo Vélez III
Alfredo Vélez III is Assistant Professor of Music and Associate Director of Bands at Sam Houston State University. In this capacity, Mr. Vélez directs the Symphonic Band, Basketball Bands, and the Bearkat Marching Band. In addition to these ensemble responsibilities, he also teaches courses in advanced conducting and music education.
Mr. Vélez has held positions as Director of Bands at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Assistant Director of Wind Studies at the University of North Texas and Associate and Interim Director of Bands at Texas Christian University. Mr. Vélez began his career in the Plano Independent School District where his concert, jazz and marching bands were widely recognized for their outstanding performances. The Texas A&M-Kingsville Wind Symphony received extraordinary reviews for their performance at the Texas Music Educators Conference in February, 2006. Throughout his career, Alfredo Vélez has been widely recognized for his wind ensemble’s performances. His dedication to advancing the arts is only surpassed by his strong advocacy for music education in the state of Texas. Mr. Velez recently conducted the inaugural concert of the newest professional wind band, the Lone Star Wind Orchestra in Dallas, Texas at the Meyerson Symphony Center in September of 2006.
Alfredo Vélez holds a Bachelor and Masters degree in Music Education from Angelo State University. Mr. Vélez is in constant demand as guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator. His professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu, National Band Association and the College Band Directors National Association.