Directors
Aaron Turner
Director of Bands
aturner@ptisd.org
Aaron Turner is in his first year as Head Director of Bands at Pine Tree ISD. Mr. Turner has been the Assistant Director of Bands since 2014 and has worked closely with Mr. Mark Melton, who continues as Pine Tree’s Director of Fine Arts, Jazz Band Director, and beginning trumpet teacher, as well as serving as the UIL Region IV Music Secretary.
Mr. Turner’s bands have consistently earned superior/sweepstakes ratings in UIL contest performances. As Director of Bands, he will lead the 200 plus member PT Pride Marching Band and be the conductor of both the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Bands at Pine Tree High School. Additionally, Mr. Turner is a brass specialist and teaches AP Music Theory, Applied Music, and beginning brass at Pine Tree Middle School. He is also an active pianist and accompanist in the Longview area. Previously, he taught on the band staff at Kingwood High School in Humble ISD and worked for over 20 years in church music with both choral and orchestral programs. He is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in music/specialization in euphonium and piano. Principal mentors were Mr. John L. Whitwell, Dr. Charles Gavin, and Dr. Andrew Parr. Mr. Turner also has a masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and is a licensed professional counselor. He and his wife, Mindi, have three children who are all graduates of Pine Tree High School: Caitlin (2010), Kelsey (2012), and Chris (2014).
aturner@ptisd.org
Aaron Turner is in his first year as Head Director of Bands at Pine Tree ISD. Mr. Turner has been the Assistant Director of Bands since 2014 and has worked closely with Mr. Mark Melton, who continues as Pine Tree’s Director of Fine Arts, Jazz Band Director, and beginning trumpet teacher, as well as serving as the UIL Region IV Music Secretary.
Mr. Turner’s bands have consistently earned superior/sweepstakes ratings in UIL contest performances. As Director of Bands, he will lead the 200 plus member PT Pride Marching Band and be the conductor of both the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Bands at Pine Tree High School. Additionally, Mr. Turner is a brass specialist and teaches AP Music Theory, Applied Music, and beginning brass at Pine Tree Middle School. He is also an active pianist and accompanist in the Longview area. Previously, he taught on the band staff at Kingwood High School in Humble ISD and worked for over 20 years in church music with both choral and orchestral programs. He is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in music/specialization in euphonium and piano. Principal mentors were Mr. John L. Whitwell, Dr. Charles Gavin, and Dr. Andrew Parr. Mr. Turner also has a masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and is a licensed professional counselor. He and his wife, Mindi, have three children who are all graduates of Pine Tree High School: Caitlin (2010), Kelsey (2012), and Chris (2014).
Mark Perry
Junior High Band Director
mperry@ptisd.org
Mark Perry came to Pine Tree in 2010 as the Head Junior High Band Director. He has a degree in Music Education/specialization in Saxophone from Stephen F. Austin, as well as a Masters Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington. Before coming to Pine Tree, Mr. Perry taught in Lindale ISD and is currently in his 9th year to teach. In his spare time, Mr. Perry enjoys working in the yard, scuba diving, and traveling.
mperry@ptisd.org
Mark Perry came to Pine Tree in 2010 as the Head Junior High Band Director. He has a degree in Music Education/specialization in Saxophone from Stephen F. Austin, as well as a Masters Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington. Before coming to Pine Tree, Mr. Perry taught in Lindale ISD and is currently in his 9th year to teach. In his spare time, Mr. Perry enjoys working in the yard, scuba diving, and traveling.
Kirk Wells
Assistant Director of Bands
kwells@ptisd.org
Kirk Wells is an Assistant Director of Bands and assists in teaching beginner band classes, 7th grade band at at Pine Tree Junior High, and assists with High School low brass. He has a degree in Music Education/specialization in Tuba from Stephen F. Austin. In his spare time Kirk likes to spend time with his fiance, Margot Lopez, and his dog, Sophie.
kwells@ptisd.org
Kirk Wells is an Assistant Director of Bands and assists in teaching beginner band classes, 7th grade band at at Pine Tree Junior High, and assists with High School low brass. He has a degree in Music Education/specialization in Tuba from Stephen F. Austin. In his spare time Kirk likes to spend time with his fiance, Margot Lopez, and his dog, Sophie.
Mindi Turner
Fine Arts Assistant
mturner@ptisd.org
Mindi Turner is in her 4th year with Pine Tree ISD and is currently the Fine Arts Assistant, the Auxiliary color guard sponsor, and clarinet teacher. Her first college career was in Music Education/Clarinet specialization at Stephen F. Austin, and she also holds a degree in Business Administration from LeTourneau University. Mindi is married to Aaron, Assistant Band Director, and they have 3 children, Caitlin, Kelsey, and Chris, although they seemed to have adopted about 200 others!
mturner@ptisd.org
Mindi Turner is in her 4th year with Pine Tree ISD and is currently the Fine Arts Assistant, the Auxiliary color guard sponsor, and clarinet teacher. Her first college career was in Music Education/Clarinet specialization at Stephen F. Austin, and she also holds a degree in Business Administration from LeTourneau University. Mindi is married to Aaron, Assistant Band Director, and they have 3 children, Caitlin, Kelsey, and Chris, although they seemed to have adopted about 200 others!
