Directors
Andy Thompson
High School Director
Andy Thompson graduated Summa Cum Laude from Henderson State University in 2009 with his Bachelor of Music degree. He is currently in his ninth year at Union Grove ISD. The past two years he has been the High School Band director and, before that, directing the Union Grove Junior High band from 2015-2021. Prior to teaching at Union Grove, he taught at Forest Park Middle School and Marshall Junior High.
During his time at Union Grove, the high school band has continued the schools' streak of 33 consecutive UIL Sweepstakes Awards. In 2022, the HS Band earned First Place in the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series State Finals in both the Concert selection and March selection. His JH bands at Union Grove were named TMEA Honor Band State Finalist in 2018(2nd Place) as well as ATSSB OPS State Finalists in 2018(1st Place), and 2017(2nd Place). His professional associations include: Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Music Ajudicators Association, Association of Texas Small School Bands, and Texas Bandmasters Association. Andy lives in Longview, TX with his wonderful wife Sarah and daughter Emily. The Thompsons are also members of Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview.
Jonathan Stafford
Junior High Director