Welcome

    Mr. Filip has been the Director of Bands for Quinlan ISD since Fall 2005. While under the direction of Mr. Filip, the Quinlan Bands have reached sweepstakes at UIL and increased the band enrollment significantly.  Mr. Filip holds memberships in several professional organizations including the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Music Administrators Conference, Association of Texas Small School Bands and the Texas Bandmasters Association. 

    Mr. Filip currently serves as an officer for the Association of Small School Bands Region 3 holding the position as Region Coordinator.  Previously Mr. Filip served as Region Jazz Coordinator and Assistant Region Coordinator/Webmaster.  He previously served as the ATSSB All-State Jazz Band Organizer during the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention in San Antonio.

    Mr. Filip studied Clarinet under Dr. Christopher Ayer at Stephen F. Austin State University where he earned his Bachelor's in Music Education with a concentration in Instrumental Music graduating Cum Laude.  While at Stephen F. Austin State University he studied conducting privately with Mr. Fred J. Allen, Director of Bands.  Mr. Filip was a member in the SFA Wind Ensemble, Lumberjack Marching Band, SFA Chamber Winds, Woodwind Ensembles and soloed in several recital settings.  

    In May 2015, Mr. Filip graduated with his Masters in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Conference Time: 5th Period - 12:00-1:00

Class Schedule: 

• Administrative - 1-4 Periods
• Conference - 5th Period
• FHS Wind Ensemble/Marching Band - 6th Period
• FHS Symphonic Band/Marching Band - 7th Period
• Jazz Band - 8th Period

Alumni:  

• Bachelor of Music from Stephen F. Austin State University, May 2005
• Master of Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University, May 2015