MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Nathan Urushima
pronounced "Oo-roo-she-ma"
Nathan Urushima (pronounced "oo-roo-she-ma") is an assistant director at Moore Middle School. Mr. Urushima has been teaching for 5 years. Bands under Mr. Urushima's direction have received Sweepstakes and Superior ratings at UIL evaluations, as well as students earning Superior Ratings in Solo and Ensemble Contests. Mr. Urushima’s responsibilities at Moore Middle School include conducting the Symphonic Band, assisting with the Honors Band and Concert Band, and teaching the beginner flute, oboe, bassoon, and clarinet.
Mr. Urushima graduated magna cum laude from Texas Christian University with a degree in Music Education in 2017. While at TCU, Mr. Urushima studied percussion under Dr. Brian West and Dr. Richard Gipson. As a percussionist at TCU, he performed in the Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Orchestra, Steel Band, and Marching Band. As a non-percussionist, he has played bassoon in the Symphonic Band, oboe in the Concert Band, and was a Drum Major for the TCU Marching Band. Outside of TCU, Mr. Urushima performed with Drum Corp International in the Santa Clara Vanguard front ensemble. Mr. Urushima also holds memberships to Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and the Percussive Arts Society. Mr. Urushima is excited to be teaching in Celina! Go Bobcats!
Glenna Stalcup
pronounced "Stahl-cup"
Glenna Stalcup serves as an assistant director at Jerry and Linda Moore Middle School. Ms. Stalcup is a graduate of Celina High school! Ms. Stalcup’s responsibilities at Moore Middle School include conducting the Symphonic band, assisting with the Honors Band, Wind Ensemble, and concert band, and teaching beginning horn, trumpet, and saxophone.
Ms. Stalcup graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University-Commerce with a degree in Music Education in 2023. While at TAMUC, Ms. Stalcup studied horn under Mr. Michael Morrow and performed in the Wind Ensemble. Ms. Stalcup also participated in the “Pride” marching band, where she got to perform at the 2019 BOA Grand Nationals Championship, served as mellophone section leader, and as a Drum Major in 2022. Other ensemble experiences included the "Pride of the Court" Basketball Band and the Steel Band Percussion Ensemble.
Ms. Stalcup’s professional memberships include the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, the Young Band Directors of Texas, and Kappa Kappa Psi. Ms. Stalcup is the 2022 recipient of The Texas Bandmasters Association's Malcolm Helm Memorial Scholarship.
In her spare time, Ms. Stalcup enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Jesse, who is an assistant percussion director in Allen ISD, playing board games with her friends, and adventuring with her family!
Daniel Allen
Moore Middle School & Celina High School
PERCUSSION DIRECTOR
(469) 742-9119