Chuck Throckmorton, Conductor/Music Director

Originally from Florida, Chuck grew up in the Midwest earning a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Iowa.  Chuck also holds a Master of Arts from Stephen F. Austin State University, where he held an adjunct faculty position in the School of Music.  Chuck moved with his family to Houston in 1989 to become the Assistant Band Director for the Shepherd Independent School District.  After directing bands at both the St. Thomas and Episcopal High Schools in the Houston area, Chuck became Director of Bands at Rice University.  Chuck plays French Horn with The Houston Brass, as well as other professional ensembles in the area.  He has also served as the Principal Horn of the Pasadena Philharmonic.

Marcos Fuentes, Associate Director

Mark is a Houston-based musician specializing in bass and low brass. Since joining HCB in 2019, he has performed on euphonium and trombone while also serving as a board member and Low Brass Section Leader.

A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, Mark has experience in music education, having directed band, choir, and orchestra programs for both Houston ISD and Harmony Public Schools. He currently serves as a Show Director and instructor at School of Rock Summer Creek, where he teaches bass, guitar, and piano.

Outside of music and education, Mark enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons and spending quality time with his family.