Private Low Brass Instructors

Milton Catalina

After 41 years of teaching Band in La Porte, Texas, Milton Catalina retired in May, 2007, at which time he and his wife moved to College Station. As a trombone major, his Bachelor of Music Education Degree is from Sam Houston University with a Masters of Music from the University of Houston. During the 41 years in the La Porte ISD, thirteen were as head high school director, and twenty-eight in junior high and middle school. The last ten years were spent teaching beginners at a 6th grade campus where two teachers taught approximately 200 students daily in mostly homogeneous classes. Mr. Catalina’s wish had always been to retire while still enjoying teaching. He was able to fulfill this wish last May and he looks forward to continue enjoying teaching privately.

Mr. Catalina teaches grades 6-12.

Contact Info: 979-694-5165 or bcat@mac.com

Aaron Schaefer

Aaron Schaefer is a graduate of Henderson State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. His collegiate career studies focused on professional-level performance in tuba and baritone until his final year at HSU when he witnessed how rewarding teaching children the universal language of music can be. A few of his experiences include: performing with the Little Rock Wind Symphony, providing regular lessons to local students, winning a solo concerto competition, and placing first in several intercollegiate bands. Since graduating he has entered into an apprenticeship with a local instrument repair shop and he is building experience and knowledge within the world of music.