Directors & STAFF

Franklin Piland (b. 1990, he/him) is an American Indian conductor of wind bands, an active music educator, and a composer of contemporary music. Piland serves on the faculty of Lake View High School in San Angelo, Texas as Director of Bands.

Franklin earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Winds and Percussion) from Eastern New Mexico University in 2013 and his Master of Music in Music Composition from The University of Texas at Austin in 2016. He has minors and special studies in music composition, music technology, and wind band conducting.

Piland remains active in many diverse facets of the music industry, particularly composition, education, and clinician work, and including performance, administration, production, rehearsing and directing, and individual and group musical coaching. Despite all of his numerous obligations and responsibilities, Franklin is a lover of tennis, painting, and Batman (though oddly enough he has yet to paint Batman playing tennis).

Christian Gonzales was born and raised in Richmond, Texas. He graduated from George Ranch High School in 2021 as part of the Longhorn Band and Indoor Percussion group. It was there where his love for music and passion for teaching began, serving as the trombone section leader and marching captain. Mr. Gonzales graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2025 where he participated in the UMHB Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Trombone Ensemble, and Cru Spirit Band where he enjoyed making music with his friends. He studied trombone with Mr. William Dorsey and conducting with Professor Micheal Garasi. 

While attending the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Mr. Gonzales held leadership positions in the band’s student-led organizations, served as the peer music tutor, and was very active in the teaching field. In the Fall of 2024, Mr. Gonzales served as a marching band technician and instructor at Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas. In the Summer of 2024, Mr. Gonzales traveled to Michigan and Louisiana to teach at band camps where his passion for teaching grew stronger. Mr. Gonzales completed his student teaching at Lake Belton Middle School in Belton, Texas in the Spring of 2025. 

After graduating from UMHB, Mr. Gonzales has excitedly assumed the role of Assistant Band Director at Lake View High School. He is very excited to begin working alongside the incredible educators there and work with the amazing, talented students at Lake View High School and Lincoln Middle School. During his free time, Mr. Gonzales enjoys spending time with his loved ones, working out, and cooking.

Travis Nasatir got his musical start at the age of nine on trumpet and has continued to study, teach, and perform on trumpet part-time for the last 31 years.  During this time, he performed with many local groups, including more than 65 musical theatre productions and dozens of ensembles across all genres of music.  However, while music was always a passion, Travis’ career took a different path that led to several positions in financial markets and technology in Silicon Valley.

In 2013, while working in Silicon Valley, Travis’ music turned toward education when he did side work as a trumpet coach at Hopkins Junior High School in Fremont.  Inspired and supported by Music Director Greg Conway, Travis cofounded and became the Music Director of the Mission Peak Wind Symphony, a non-profit extra-curricular wind ensemble for high school students looking for an advanced musical curriculum.  Over the seven years of the program’s existence, the ensemble was involved in the commissioning of new music and worked with esteemed guest composers and conductors, Dr. Andrew Boysen Jr., Dr. Ed Harris, and Dr. Jack Stamp and Dr. Jacob Bancks and performed some of the most well regarded works in the band repertoire.

While Mission Peak was forced to close due to the Covid pandemic, the amazing experiences and equally amazing students led Travis to commit to a career change.  He left his job in Silicon Valley and attended San Jose State University, earning a Masters degree in Instrumental Conducting in 2024.

Travis is excited to bring his family to Texas and join its great musical traditions as the new band director at Lincoln Middle School!  He looks forward to bringing his experience to the next generation of young musicians and inspiring them in the same ways his former students inspired him.

Abigail Quintanilla is a passionate music educator originally from Mercedes, Texas. She earned her degree in Music Education from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), where she was an active member of the musical community. During her time at UTRGV, Abigail performed with the Pep Band, Wind Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, and Vaquero Winds, and was part of the original student staff at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex when it first opened in April 2015.

Abigail graduated in Fall 2022 and began her professional journey in Odessa, Texas, working with the Department of Family and Protective Services. In February 2025, Abigail relocated to San Angelo, TX. She is thrilled to have recently joined the San Angelo Community Band and looks forward to inspiring students as the new assistant band director at Lincoln Middle School.

Outside of work, Abigail enjoys playing video games, board games, reading, exploring arts and crafts, and trying new experiences. Her ultimate goal is to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives and support their growth through teaching and mentorship.

This will be my 6th year with Lakeview High School Colorguard!

I am originally from Colorado City, Tx and a proud alumni of Colorado High School where I first started out as a member of their colorguard. After high school I continued my performance career with several different groups, including Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps, Undaunted Independent Winterguard, and Angelo State Universities Ram Band. 

Before coming to Lakeview High School, my teaching experience included colorguard technician for Mortan Ranch High School and choreographer for Eldorado High School. In addition to my colorguard career, I hold a bachelor's degree from Angelo State University and am currently a Pre-K teacher at San Jacinto Elementary. 

Nikki Garcia is a class of 2019 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, Texas. She marched with the Mighty Rebel Band for three years before becoming a drum major. She is currently entering her third year as a music education major at ASU. Nikki is a member of the San Angelo Community Band. She looks forward to playing her flute every week. Nikki has been a member of the Angelo State Wind Ensemble for the past four consecutive semesters, and was the piccolo player for the ensemble most recently. She also is a member of the ASU Symphony Orchestra. Nikki and the ASU Ram Band. Previously, Nikki has had teaching experience with her alma mater working with the drum majors and marching blocks. Outside of working with the Lake View Band, she also works at a local funeral home, where she assists staff and families. In her free time, Nikki enjoys going to the lake, going to concerts of all types, playing with her family dog Gracie, and going back home to see her family.  She also enjoys traveling, and is looking forward to marching in the New Year’s Day parade in Rome, January 2024.

Stacy Flores is a junior Music Education Major from Angelo State University. She graduated from Merkel High School in May of 2022. Stacy participates in The ASU RamBand, Wind ensemble, Symphonic band, Community band, and Jazz band. Stacy has been a counselor for the ASU Summer Music Camp for two years in a row teaching Clarinet and Alto Saxophone. Although her primary instruments are Bass and Soprano Clarinet, she plays  Alto and Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, and Euphonium.

In high school, Stacy made All Region and All Area on Bass Clarinet her senior year. She did solo and ensemble on alto and tenor saxophone for three years, two of those years were rewarded with medals. Her last two years of high school, the Mighty Merkel Badger Band advanced to the area marching competitions, where they competed for a spot at state. Stacy was also the recipient of the John Philip Sousa award her senior year.

In her free time, Stacy loves to listen to music, read, draw, play video games, hang out with friends, and watch her fish and snail, Gouda and Sheldon. She is excited for this opportunity to grow her experience!!!

Timothy McIntosh studies music at Angelo State University. His main instrument is saxophone. He likes tennis, jazz, and golfing.

Nick Martinez is a trumpet player born and raised in San Angelo, Texas. Mr. Martinez attended Central High School where he found his passion for music and band. He pursued this passion by attending Angelo State University where he received his bachelores degree in music. Mr. Martinez continued his education in Boise, Idaho receiving his masters degree in music as one of three graduate assistant for the Blue Thunder Marching Band. Outside of education, Mr. Martinez has done six years of DCI with five years at the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corp. He has also worked with the Boise Gems DBC for their 2024 season. Mr. Martinez believes that music offers different opportunities for everyone who wants to try their hardest!

Jacob Peterman is a senior Music Education major at Angelo State University. He has three years of experience as a low brass section leader in the Ram Band and is an ASU Concerto Competition winner. Jacob brings strong leadership, teaching skills, and a passion for music education to his role as a marching band technician.

Cedric Whittley is a passionate percussion educator and accomplished snare drummer from South Carolina. A proud alumnus of Carolina Forest High School, Cedric marched center stick during his time there, showcasing leadership and excellence on the field. He later continued his marching career at Coastal Carolina University, further sharpening his performance and technical skills.

Cedric has performed in two Winter Guard International (WGI) tours, gaining valuable experience on the national stage. His teaching journey includes battery percussion instruction at both Carolina Forest High School and North Myrtle Beach High School, where he helped develop strong, disciplined drumlines.

Now entering his second year as Percussion Technician for Lake View High School, Cedric brings a high-energy, student-focused approach to music education. He’s dedicated to building confidence, precision, and a lifelong love of rhythm in every percussionist he mentors.

I am from a small town called Ozona Tx. Both of my parents were teachers and musicians themselves and education has always been a huge part of my life. I studied music education at Angelo State University and was apart of The Ram Band and Wind Ensemble all 4 years! I have a passion for drums, teaching and sharing music with others.