Brandon Slate
Solo Cornet
Brandon serves as one of the assistant directors at Grapevine High School. Brandon is the director of the symphonic band and jazz band and assists with the wind ensemble, honors band, and marching band.
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Brandon is originally from Carrollton, Texas, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Christian University where he received a Bachelor's degree of Music Education. During his four years at TCU, Brandon performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Bands, and the Horned Frog Marching Band. During his final year, Brandon served as the Drum Major for the Horned Frog Band.
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Brandon was a member and section leader for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps from 2018–20121. As a member in 2019, he wond the DCI World Championships and the John Brazale award for Best Visual Performance. Brandon's professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association and Kappa Kappa Psi.
