Meet the Directors!
Matthew Hiller, Director of Bands
mhiller@c-isd.com
Matthew Hiller is in his eighteenth year in education and twelfth in Cleburne. Mr. Hiller was the 2009 recipient of Score a Goal in the Classroom’s, Bayard H. Friedman “HERO” Award as the most outstanding instrumental music educator in north Texas. He has previously taught bands in Plano, Mabank and Dallas. Mr. Hiller is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, where he graduated from Overton HS for the Creative and Performing Arts. He received his Bachelors of Music in Music Education from the University of North Texas in 2001 where he was a bassoonist with nearly every performing ensemble including the world-renowned North Texas Wind Symphony.
At Smith, Mr. Hiller teaches Beginning Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, and Saxophone. He is the primary director of the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band and assists with the Symphonic Band. Under his leadership, the Smith MS Wind Ensemble has earned 10 UIL Sweepstakes Awards. The bands at Smith have also consistently earned first division ratings at festivals across Texas and numerous Smith students have earned a chair in the TMEA All-Region Honor Band. Mr. Hiller has conducted the Smith Bands in performances at the Murchison Performing Arts Center (UNT), Ed Landreth Auditorium (TCU), Clyde H. Wells Performing Arts Center (Tarleton), the Texas State Capitol, on the grounds of The Alamo, for a crowd at Fort Hood, and a side-by-side concert with the Leon Taylor JH Band in Ingelside, TX.
Mr. Hiller is a founding member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, a professional wind ensemble performing in the DFW area. He is professionally affiliated with TMEA, TBA, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He currently serves as the Region 30 Middle School Band Coordinator for TMEA. Mr. Hiller serves as a frequent clinician and judge across the state of Texas. He resides in Cleburne, Texas, with his puppy, Charlie.
mhiller@c-isd.com
Matthew Hiller is in his eighteenth year in education and twelfth in Cleburne. Mr. Hiller was the 2009 recipient of Score a Goal in the Classroom’s, Bayard H. Friedman “HERO” Award as the most outstanding instrumental music educator in north Texas. He has previously taught bands in Plano, Mabank and Dallas. Mr. Hiller is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, where he graduated from Overton HS for the Creative and Performing Arts. He received his Bachelors of Music in Music Education from the University of North Texas in 2001 where he was a bassoonist with nearly every performing ensemble including the world-renowned North Texas Wind Symphony.
At Smith, Mr. Hiller teaches Beginning Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, and Saxophone. He is the primary director of the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band and assists with the Symphonic Band. Under his leadership, the Smith MS Wind Ensemble has earned 10 UIL Sweepstakes Awards. The bands at Smith have also consistently earned first division ratings at festivals across Texas and numerous Smith students have earned a chair in the TMEA All-Region Honor Band. Mr. Hiller has conducted the Smith Bands in performances at the Murchison Performing Arts Center (UNT), Ed Landreth Auditorium (TCU), Clyde H. Wells Performing Arts Center (Tarleton), the Texas State Capitol, on the grounds of The Alamo, for a crowd at Fort Hood, and a side-by-side concert with the Leon Taylor JH Band in Ingelside, TX.
Mr. Hiller is a founding member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, a professional wind ensemble performing in the DFW area. He is professionally affiliated with TMEA, TBA, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He currently serves as the Region 30 Middle School Band Coordinator for TMEA. Mr. Hiller serves as a frequent clinician and judge across the state of Texas. He resides in Cleburne, Texas, with his puppy, Charlie.
Sarah Middleton, Associate Director of Bands
smiddleton@c-isd.com
Sarah Middleton is excited to begin her second year of teaching at Smith Middle School in Cleburne ISD. She is a native Texan raised in San Antonio, TX, where she attended Winston Churchill HS and played trumpet in numerous musical ensembles including marching band, concert band, jazz band, and full orchestra. In December 2016, she received her Bachelor in Music Studies with an emphasis in Instrumental Studies from Texas State University. Prior to graduation, Sarah completed her student teaching at Cedar Park HS in Leander ISD and Parmer Lane Elementary in Pflugerville ISD. During her time at Texas State, Sarah was involved in multiple concert ensembles, the jazz lab band, Bobcat Basketball band, and the Bobcat Marching Band for four years, serving as trumpet section leader for the latter two. In addition to school ensembles, Sarah performed as a member of the mellophone section with the world class Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps from Denver, CO in the summer of 2012.
Ms. Middleton is the primary director of the Smith Middle School Symphonic Band and assists with the Wind Ensemble. She also teaches all beginning brass classes including Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba.
Sarah's professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmaster's Association, and the National Association for Music Education. She is a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and held leadership positions as alumnae relations chairwoman and assistant ritual chairwoman. During her free time, Sarah enjoys baking, crafting, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Burleson with her kittens, Jasper and Lily.
smiddleton@c-isd.com
Sarah Middleton is excited to begin her second year of teaching at Smith Middle School in Cleburne ISD. She is a native Texan raised in San Antonio, TX, where she attended Winston Churchill HS and played trumpet in numerous musical ensembles including marching band, concert band, jazz band, and full orchestra. In December 2016, she received her Bachelor in Music Studies with an emphasis in Instrumental Studies from Texas State University. Prior to graduation, Sarah completed her student teaching at Cedar Park HS in Leander ISD and Parmer Lane Elementary in Pflugerville ISD. During her time at Texas State, Sarah was involved in multiple concert ensembles, the jazz lab band, Bobcat Basketball band, and the Bobcat Marching Band for four years, serving as trumpet section leader for the latter two. In addition to school ensembles, Sarah performed as a member of the mellophone section with the world class Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps from Denver, CO in the summer of 2012.
Ms. Middleton is the primary director of the Smith Middle School Symphonic Band and assists with the Wind Ensemble. She also teaches all beginning brass classes including Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba.
Sarah's professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmaster's Association, and the National Association for Music Education. She is a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and held leadership positions as alumnae relations chairwoman and assistant ritual chairwoman. During her free time, Sarah enjoys baking, crafting, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Burleson with her kittens, Jasper and Lily.
Matt Bibb, Cleburne ISD Percussion Director
mbibb@c-isd.com
Matt Bibb is in his first year as the Percussion Director for Cleburne High School. His responsibilities include teaching percussion ensemble, drumline, middle school percussion classes at Smith and Wheat Middle Schools, and assisting with all of the bands and jazz band. Mr. Bibb is a graduate of Texas Christian University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. While attending TCU, he performed with award winning percussion ensembles and drumlines. In 2006, he was a member of the PAS Marching Percussion Champion TCU Drumline, and in 2008 performed with the TCU Percussion Ensemble at the PAS Showcase Concert. Mr. Bibb also has several years of experience with drum and bugle corps as a member and instructor. He was a member of Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps from 2005-2007 and instructor at Spokane Thunder Drum and Bugle Corps in 2010 and Forte Drum and Bugle Corps in 2011. Mr. Bibb has been fortunate to have studied percussion with many leading educators such as Dr. Brian West, Dr. Richard Gipson, Joey Carter, Paul Rennick, Dave Hall, Stuart Spoon, and Tyler Orbison. Prior to working at Cleburne High School, Mr. Bibb spent seven years teaching at Lamar High School in Arlington, TX. In his spare time, Mr. Bibb enjoys spending time with his wife Mica and sons Grant and Nolan.
mbibb@c-isd.com
Matt Bibb is in his first year as the Percussion Director for Cleburne High School. His responsibilities include teaching percussion ensemble, drumline, middle school percussion classes at Smith and Wheat Middle Schools, and assisting with all of the bands and jazz band. Mr. Bibb is a graduate of Texas Christian University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. While attending TCU, he performed with award winning percussion ensembles and drumlines. In 2006, he was a member of the PAS Marching Percussion Champion TCU Drumline, and in 2008 performed with the TCU Percussion Ensemble at the PAS Showcase Concert. Mr. Bibb also has several years of experience with drum and bugle corps as a member and instructor. He was a member of Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps from 2005-2007 and instructor at Spokane Thunder Drum and Bugle Corps in 2010 and Forte Drum and Bugle Corps in 2011. Mr. Bibb has been fortunate to have studied percussion with many leading educators such as Dr. Brian West, Dr. Richard Gipson, Joey Carter, Paul Rennick, Dave Hall, Stuart Spoon, and Tyler Orbison. Prior to working at Cleburne High School, Mr. Bibb spent seven years teaching at Lamar High School in Arlington, TX. In his spare time, Mr. Bibb enjoys spending time with his wife Mica and sons Grant and Nolan.
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