Thai Tu Nguyen

tknguyen2@garlandisd.net
(972) 414-7450, ex. 63049

Mr. Nguyen is delighted to serve as an Assistant Band Director at Sachse High School. Before working at Sachse HS, Mr. Nguyen was a full-time private lesson instructor and marching band instructor at Sachse HS and Forney HS. Before that, he worked in the same capacity at Marcus HS in Flower Mound, TX having been a part of the instructional team that included a 3rd place finish at the 6A UIL State Marching Contest and 6th at BOA Grand Nationals in 2021. He currently serves as a marching band clinician, drill writer, choreographer, and program coordinator for many programs throughout the State of Texas.

Mr. Nguyen attended Texas A&M University-Commerce. During his time he was a three-year drum major for the Pride Marching Band, principal trombone of the wind ensemble, lead trombone of the jazz band, coordinated the Commencement Brass and TAMUC Brass Choir, as well as the TAMUC Trombone Choir and Octet and served on the instructional staff for the marching band for two years. Mr. Nguyen was also blessed to have been a soloist with the wind ensemble and had the privilege to travel and perform with the wind ensemble at the TMEA Convention as well as a European Tour.

During his time in college, Mr. Nguyen was a very active member of Kappa Kappa Psi. Having served on many committees nationally and chaired many district committees. Mr. Nguyen had the privilege of performing with many ensembles including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Winds, Richardson Symphony Orchestra, Mesquite Symphony, Lone Star Wind Orchestra, and the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra.

In his free time, Mr. Nguyen loves discovering new foods, creating memories with his friends, and enjoys the outdoors. Mr. Nguyen is extremely excited to join the band staff at Sachse High School and looks forward to the growth this program can experience!

Sachse So Sweet!!