Matt Stephens

Matt Stephens is the Director of Percussion at Keller Central High School, a position he has held since 2012. His role encompasses overseeing the percussion programs at Keller Central as well as at feeder schools, including Hillwood Middle School and Parkwood Hill Intermediate School. Before joining Keller Central, he taught percussion at Fowler and Scoggins Middle Schools in Frisco, Texas.

Stephens earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas. While at TCU, he was active in various ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra and the TCU Percussion Orchestra, which won multiple accolades. He also has experience marching with The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps in 2009 and 2010. His performance background includes prestigious venues such as the Sydney Opera House and Super Bowl XLV in Arlington.

Originally from McKinney, Texas, Stephens graduated from McKinney North High School and was influenced by his father, who was his band director during middle school. He currently resides in Saginaw, Texas, with his wife, Hannah, and their daughter, Clara. Additionally, he is recognized as an educational artist with Innovative Percussion, contributing to his expertise in percussion education.1234