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Directors & STAFF

Directors

FRANKLIN PILAND

DIRECTOR OF BANDS - LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

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

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BANDS - LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

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
Director of Bands, Lincoln MS

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
Assistant Director, Lincoln MS

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.

Dillon Adkins
Colorguard Director

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 University Ram Band.

Before coming to Lake View 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.

Coulter McWilliams
Percussion Director

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.

STAFF

TBA
Marching Tech - Flute

Titus McIntosh
March Tech - Single Reeds

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

Caleb Kaufman
Marching Tech - High Brass

Juan Nava
Marching Tech - Low Brass

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