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Adam Davis
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Mr. Davis is entering his sixth year as Director of Bands at Scoggins Middle School, and his sixteenth year in music education. Prior to coming to Frisco ISD Mr. Davis served the outstanding communities of Prosper, Forney and Belton.
Bands under Mr. Davis direction have consistently received UIL “Sweepstakes” awards and have been named “Best in Class and “Most Outstanding Band” at various North Texas music festivals. Most recently the Scoggins Wind Ensemble was named Runner Up at the Director’s Choice Music Festival at the University of North Texas.
Mr. Davis is an alum of the University of North Texas College of Music and has professional affiliations with Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Texas Music Adjudicators Association.
Mr. Davis resides in Frisco with his wife Laura Davis, Counselor at Nelson Middle School, and his sons Brayden and Oliver.
Mr. Davis teaches the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, assisting Symphonic Band, assisting with Concert Band and teaching beginning Euphonium, Tuba, Horn, Trumpet, & Trombone.
Bands under Mr. Davis direction have consistently received UIL “Sweepstakes” awards and have been named “Best in Class and “Most Outstanding Band” at various North Texas music festivals. Most recently the Scoggins Wind Ensemble was named Runner Up at the Director’s Choice Music Festival at the University of North Texas.
Mr. Davis is an alum of the University of North Texas College of Music and has professional affiliations with Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Texas Music Adjudicators Association.
Mr. Davis resides in Frisco with his wife Laura Davis, Counselor at Nelson Middle School, and his sons Brayden and Oliver.
Mr. Davis teaches the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, assisting Symphonic Band, assisting with Concert Band and teaching beginning Euphonium, Tuba, Horn, Trumpet, & Trombone.
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Sarah Grace Minogue
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Sarah Grace Minogue earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University in 2021. During her time at Baylor, she studied oboe with Dr. Doris DeLoach and Dr. Euridice Alvarez and performed with the Baylor Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Golden Wave Marching band. Mrs. Minogue was a part of the Baylor Wind Ensemble and Orchestra performances at TMEA in 2020. She completed her student teaching in Richardson ISD and has taught private lessons in the Waco area. Mrs. Minogue was recently named a Fulbright Semi-Finalist and is affiliated with the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, International Double Reed Society, National Association For Music Education and Mu Phi Epsilon.
Mrs. Minogue enjoys running, spending time with her husband, and exploring coffee shops in her free time. She is overjoyed to begin her career at Scoggins and be a part of FISD!
Mrs. Minogue enjoys running, spending time with her husband, and exploring coffee shops in her free time. She is overjoyed to begin her career at Scoggins and be a part of FISD!
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Sebastian Lopez
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Mr. Lopez served as Associate Director of Bands and Director of Percussion at Barbers Hills High School in Mont Belvieu, TX. During his time at Barbers Hill, Mr. Lopez helped build the band program from 120 students to over 250. The Soaring Eagle Marching Band has been a consistent Area finalist for the past 10 years and was crowned the Area E Champion in 2021. They advanced to the UIL State Marching Championships in 2013 and 2015. While at Barbers Hill, concert bands under Mr. Lopez’s direction have received consistent superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sight Reading. As Director of Percussion at Barbers Hill, his students have advanced to the UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest and have been awarded the “Outstanding Soloist” award. His percussion students have consistently earned spots in the All-Region Band and have advanced to the Area and State levels in both 5A and 6A classifications.
Mr. Lopez graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. In 2010, he earned a Master’s degree in Percussion Performance from the University of New Mexico. He had the distinct honor of studying with Dr. Scott Harris, Fred Allen, Dr. David Campo, Scott Ney, and JD Shaw.
Mr. Lopez's professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Percussive Arts Society, and Kappa Kappa Psi. He is a Vic Firth Education Artist/Marching Percussion Specialist.
Mr. Lopez graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. In 2010, he earned a Master’s degree in Percussion Performance from the University of New Mexico. He had the distinct honor of studying with Dr. Scott Harris, Fred Allen, Dr. David Campo, Scott Ney, and JD Shaw.
Mr. Lopez's professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Percussive Arts Society, and Kappa Kappa Psi. He is a Vic Firth Education Artist/Marching Percussion Specialist.