Mr. Franks serves as the Assistant Band Director at Alcove Trails Middle School. He mainly teaches the Symphonic Band, as well as the beginning flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone classes.

 

Mr. Franks is a proud graduate of Frenship High School, finishing his high school studies in 2018. He then pursued and received a Bachelor's and Master's in Music Education from Texas Tech University in 2022 and 2023, respectively. While at Texas Tech, Mr. Franks performed with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, University Symphony Orchestra, Goin' Band from Raiderland, Celtic Ensemble, and other smaller groups. He also performed professionally with the Big Spring Symphony and the Roswell Symphony on bassoon. In 2019, he was a finalist in the TTU Winds Concerto Competition. He also served in multiple leadership positions, including President of the Goin' Band from Raiderland, and the TTU Student Government Association through the Student Senate and several positions within the Cabinet.

 

Mr. Franks has been teaching since 2022 at the middle school level, and privately since 2016. His teaching career has brought on many successes for his students. His bands have earned consistently high ratings at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluations, and his students have earned placements in the MS All-Region Bands and Orchestra as well as receiving top ratings at local solo and ensemble contests. Mr. Franks's student successes show his value of high expectations and for creating a positive culture for music learning.

 

In addition to his current role at Alcove Trails, Mr. Franks also serves in other positions throughout the community, region, and state. He currently serves as the TMEA Region 16 MS Band Coordinator, in charge of organizing the MS All-Region Band auditions and the Clinic/Concert. He performs with the Lubbock Concert Band, serving on the board of directors as Social Media Manager, and also performs with the Lubbock Civic Orchestra and the Southwest Symphony. Mr. Franks also recently served on the UIL State Music Committee for selecting new music for the Prescribed Music List.

 

Mr. Franks holds affiliations with the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Kappa Kappa Psi.

 

Outside of the work life, Mr. Franks lives in Lubbock with his fiancé Coltin and their loving goldendoodle Raider. He loves to run, build Lego sets, and spend time with his family and friends.

Daily Schedule

 

1st Period 8:15-9:06am: Beginning Flute/Oboe

2nd Period 9:10-10:01am: Beginning Low Brass Assist

3rd Period 10:05-10:56am: Beginning Clarinet

4th Period 11:00-11:51am: Symphonic Band

5th Period 11:55-1:16pm: Conference

Tiger Time 1:20-1:55pm

6th Period 1:59-2:50pm: Honors Band Assist

7th Period 2:54-3:45pm: Beginning Saxophone