Clinton Capshaw Head Orchestra Director
Clint Capshaw graduated from James E. Taylor High School in 1999 and was a former student of director emeritus George Engelmann. He received both his Bachelors degree, magna cum laude, and Masters degree from the University of North Texas.
Orchestras under the direction of Mr. Capshaw have consistently earned UIL “sweepstakes” and best-in-class awards. The THS Chamber Orchestra (2015, 2016 & 2017) and Symphony Orchestra (2016) placed in the finales for TMEA Honor Orchestra. Also, The Chamber Orchestra (2016 & 2017) and Symphony Orchestra (2016) earned a “National” award, and the Chamber Orchestra (2014-2015) earned a “Commended” award through the Mark of Excellence/National Orchestra Honors Project. The THS Orchestra also performed at Carnegie Hall in New York in April of 2014 & 2018.
In spring 2003 Mr. Capshaw was the solo recipient of the University of North Texas Honors Award for most outstanding undergraduate music education major for the 2002-2003 school year. Proficient on the viola, baroque viola and viola da gamba, his teachers have included Dr. Susan Dubois (modern viola), Cynthia Roberts (baroque viola), Patricia Adams Nordstrom (viola da gamba), Karrell Johnson (string education) and Dr. Lyle Nordstom (early music).
In addition, Mr. Capshaw has extensive early music performance experience with the UNT Baroque Orchestra, the Dallas Bach Society and the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and currently subs with the Abilene Philharmonic.
Mr. Capshaw enjoyed teaching middle school and elementary orchestra in Denton for five years and high school orchestra in Round Rock for two years before returning home to Katy and Taylor High School in 2012.
Clint resides in Katy with his supportive wife Jessica and his three amazing children, twin boys Daniel and Nicholas (age 8) and daughter Emma (age 7).
Orchestras under the direction of Mr. Capshaw have consistently earned UIL “sweepstakes” and best-in-class awards. The THS Chamber Orchestra (2015, 2016 & 2017) and Symphony Orchestra (2016) placed in the finales for TMEA Honor Orchestra. Also, The Chamber Orchestra (2016 & 2017) and Symphony Orchestra (2016) earned a “National” award, and the Chamber Orchestra (2014-2015) earned a “Commended” award through the Mark of Excellence/National Orchestra Honors Project. The THS Orchestra also performed at Carnegie Hall in New York in April of 2014 & 2018.
In spring 2003 Mr. Capshaw was the solo recipient of the University of North Texas Honors Award for most outstanding undergraduate music education major for the 2002-2003 school year. Proficient on the viola, baroque viola and viola da gamba, his teachers have included Dr. Susan Dubois (modern viola), Cynthia Roberts (baroque viola), Patricia Adams Nordstrom (viola da gamba), Karrell Johnson (string education) and Dr. Lyle Nordstom (early music).
In addition, Mr. Capshaw has extensive early music performance experience with the UNT Baroque Orchestra, the Dallas Bach Society and the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and currently subs with the Abilene Philharmonic.
Mr. Capshaw enjoyed teaching middle school and elementary orchestra in Denton for five years and high school orchestra in Round Rock for two years before returning home to Katy and Taylor High School in 2012.
Clint resides in Katy with his supportive wife Jessica and his three amazing children, twin boys Daniel and Nicholas (age 8) and daughter Emma (age 7).
Student Orchestra Officers
Co-President: Jathin Belede
Ben Chong
Patrick White
Co-Vice President: Kirsten Leo
Sterling Rosin
Treasurer: Spencer Le
Secretary: Isaac Choi
Madjid Dahmani
Historian: David Li
Elena Porras-Aguilar
Ben Chong
Patrick White
Co-Vice President: Kirsten Leo
Sterling Rosin
Treasurer: Spencer Le
Secretary: Isaac Choi
Madjid Dahmani
Historian: David Li
Elena Porras-Aguilar