The Award Winning McNeil Maverick Marching Band is a high-school Band. McNeil High School is part of Round Rock ISD which includes High Schools including Round Rock High School, Cedar Ridge High School, Westwood High School, and Stony Point High School. The McNeil Band was founded in 1992 with the founding of the McNeil High School Campus. The McNeil Band also has outstanding success in their Concert Program. This includes consistent sweepstakes awarded at UIL Concert & Sightreading Contests, as well as superior ratings for their Full Orchestras including members of their Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony. Many members of the McNeil Band are members of the TMEA Region, Area, and All-State bands, as well as superior ratings at UIL Solo & Ensemble contest.
The Directors[]
Jason Dimiceli
Mr. Dimiceli has taught at McNeil since the Fall of 2004, originally serving as Associate Director. He teaches the Wind Ensemble and Marching Band, and he assists with the Wind Symphony and Concert Band. He also serves on the campus Leadership Team as Fine Arts Department Chair. Prior to coming to McNeil Mr. Dimiceli taught at San Marcos HS and Westfield HS (Spring ISD).
Mr. Dimiceli graduated with a degree in Music Studies from The University of Texas at Austin in 2002. Trumpet is his principal instrument and he was fortunate to have studied with the great Raymond Crisara and Dr. Joel Treybig. Mr. Dimiceli also studied privately with Dr. Kevin Sedatole in score study and conducting. He is proud to have graduated from Eisenhower High School in Houston where his directors included Brian Sedatole, Greg Goodman, and John Hinojosa.
Some of Mr. Dimiceli’s fondest playing memories are from his time in UT performing ensembles, his two years (1996-97) in the Longhorn Band and in his three years (1997-99) in The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.
Away from school Mr. Dimiceli loves to spend time with his beautiful wife, Jennifer, and his lovely daughter,Emily. The Dimicelis reside in Round Rock and Emily is a 7th grade clarinet player at Walsh Middle School. He loves college football, pro football, golf, and Major League Baseball. He also enjoys playing golf, cooking, and reading as much as he can.
Joshua Muñoz
Mr. Muñoz joined the staff at McNeil High School in 2016 and is in his tenth year teaching overall. In addition to conducting the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Blue, Mr. Muñoz assists with the Wind Ensemble and coordinates the marching band.
In 2012, Mr. Muñoz earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Studies from Texas State University, graduating cum laude. His Texas State mentors include Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt, Dr. Caroline Beatty, Dr. Amy Simmons, and Professor Raúl I. Rodríguez. While at Texas State, Mr. Muñoz performed with the Symphonic Band, Bobcat Marching Band, Tuba/Euphonium Studio Ensemble, and numerous brass quintets.
Mr. Muñoz most recently completed a Master of Music Education from Texas Tech University in the summer of 2021. While studying at Tech, he focused his studies on issues directly related to the classroom: conducting and score study, classroom management, the unique history of the wind band and its evolving repertoire, and equity across student musicians and performing ensembles statewide. He is incredibly grateful to have been under the tutelage of Dr. Janice Killian, Dr. Eric Allen, Dr. Keith Dye, and Dr. Jacqueline Henninger.
An active participant in Drum Corps International, Mr. Muñoz marched tuba from 2007-2010 with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, of Canton, Ohio. While at the Bluecoats, the corps was a consistent DCI finalist and earned the bronze medal, a first for the corps, in 2010.
Mr. Muñoz has continued his association with DCI by teaching on the brass staff of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps (2012-2016) and most recently with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps (2019-present). At the Boston Crusaders, Mr. Muñoz focuses on low brass instruction, specifically with the tuba section.
Prior to joining the staff at McNeil High School, Mr. Muñoz taught for one year at Dickinson High School in Dickinson, TX and three years at Canyon Ridge Middle School in Austin, TX, where he taught the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Eagle Brass Quintet, team taught all other ensembles, and was responsible for the overall direction of the brass program.
His bands were consistent UIL Sweepstakes recipients and in December 2014, the Canyon Ridge Middle School Honor Band performed at the Midwest Clinic, an International Band and Orchestra Conference.
Jordan Garza III
Jordan Garza is the newest addition to the band staff at McNeil High School! He is also the Ensemble Director of Rhythmic Force Percussion, an Independent Percussion Ensemble based in Austin, TX. Jordan’s varied and successful background with percussion ensemble, electronics, marching band, and indoor percussion provides a strong foundation for the current vision of his percussion programs. Mr. Garza is endorsed by the educational programs of Marimba One, Innovative Percussion, Evans Drum Heads and is an active clinician, percussion arranger and instructor across Texas.
Prior to the year 2020, he was the Associate Director of Bands and Percussion Director at Weiss High School. In 2017, Weiss was named the Bands of America class A Champion, during their first year of existence. In 2018, Weiss HS was one of the youngest schools to ever place in finals at a Bands of America Super Regional and named the Grand Champion of the Vista Ridge Marching Festival. In 2019, the Weiss HS Percussion Ensemble won the Outstanding Front Ensemble Caption in the large division of the Brandies South Texas Classic.
Prior to living in Austin, TX Jordan resided in Houston TX, where he was the Percussion Director at the nationally recognized Stephen F. Austin HS and was the Ensemble Director at Monarch Independent for the 2017 season. During his time in FBISD, Mr. Garza led the Stephen F. Austin percussion ensemble to multiple championship performances with the Bulldog Band and Angels Dance Team, including the first place finish at UIL Area in 2016. Under his direction, the SFA Percussion Ensemble performed a showcase at the 2016 Texas Music Educators Association Convention.
Mr. Garza holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education (Instrumental Emphasis) from Texas State University. During his tenure at Texas State, he was the section leader of the Bobcat Drumline and the Principal Percussionist of the Texas State Wind Ensemble. If free time presents itself, Jordan subs with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, enjoys a good spin class and walks with his new doggie pal Theo. Mr. Garza brings his vision into reality through performance, teamwork and excellence in musicianship.
Chris McCarthy (Colorguard Instructor)
Originally from Binghamton, NY, Chris McCarthy relocated to Austin to teach the McNeil Colorguard in the Summer of 2013. Chris not only serves as the Director logistically but, also is a designer and choreographer for the program. In addition to teaching the colorguard, he teaches and choreographs movement to the Maverick Band during the summer and fall marching season.
Chris began his marching career in the summer of 2001 at Susquehanna Valley HS in the small town of Conklin, NY. From 2006 to 2011, Chris spent his years performing with Spectrum Winterguard, primarily in the Independent Open class, as well as the A and World Class. He served as Guard Captain in '09, '10 and '11. Chris has also marched with The Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps from '07 - '08.
Since the age of 16, Chris has been on the teaching side of the activity. He has taught every form of the activity including High School, Independent, College and Drum Corps. He has been a director, designer, choreographer and/or consultant for numerous programs such as: Homer HS (NY), Norwich HS (NY), Union Endicott HS (NY), Greater Johnstown HS (NY), White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps (NY), Laurens HS (NY), New Braunfels HS (TX), Westwood HS (TX), University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (WI) and Spectrum Winterguard (NY).
Currently, Chris serves as lead choreographer for ATX Independent Winterguard out of Austin, TX and is also a choreographer and technician at The Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps out of Milwaukee, WI.
Outside of the marching activity, Chris enjoys spending time with friends, cooking, reading, traveling and laughing. He is a big fan of Syracuse Orange Basketball and the New York Yankees. You can usually find him frequenting a local coffee shop, hiking, or kayaking.
Recent Show History[]
- 2022-2023
- Fall Show: "With my own two eyes"
- 2021-2022
- Fall Show: "Long I Stood"
- 2020-2021
- Fall Show: "Ascension"
- 2019-2020
- Fall Show: “1984: The Future is Now”
- 2018-2019
- Fall Show: "Thermodynamic"
- 2017-2018
- Fall Show: "Inverted"
- Winterguard (Varsity Show):
- Winterguard (JV):
- 2016-2017
- Fall Show: "The Next Chapter"
- Winterguard (Varsity Show):
- Winterguard (JV):
- 2015-2016
- Fall Show: "Cityscapes"
- Winterguard (Varsity Show):
- Winterguard (JV):
- 2014-2015
- Fall show: "To The Summit"
- Winterguard (Varsity Show):
- Winterguard (JV):
- 2013 - 2014
- Fall Show: "The Garden of the Mind"
- Winterguard (Varsity Show): "The First Step"
- Winterguard (JV): "Black Violin"
- 2012 - 2013
- Fall Show: "Touch"
- Winterguard (Varsity Show): "Esther Williams: Bathing Beauty"
- Winterguard (JV): " Feel Again"
- 2011 - 2012
- Fall Show: "Now I Lay Me"
- Winterguard Show: "Interpretation #2 in Blue"
- 2010 - 2011
- Fall Show: "If I Only Had"
- Winterguard Show: "In the Shadow of Your Heart"
- 2009 - 2010
- Fall Show: "The Passion Within"
- Winterguard Show: "Blackbird"
- 2008 - 2009
- Fall Show: "Made in America"
- Winterguard Show: "Feel the Burn"
- 2007 - 2008
- Fall Show: "Somniphobia"
- Winterguard Show: "Interpretation #1 in E Flat"
- 2006 - 2007
- Fall Show: “Saturday Morning Overtures”
- Winterguard Show: "Sugar Plum Scary"
- 2005 - 2006
- Fall Show: “On The Town”
- Winterguard Show: “Kiss”
- 2004 - 2005
- Fall Show, “Live From Austin”
- Winterguard Show: “Scat Last”
- 2003 - 2004
- Fall Show: “Latin Fire”
- Winterguard Show: “Little Wing”
- 2002 - 2003
- Fall Show: "Pacific Tides"
- 2001 - 2002
- Fall Show: "Pyramids"
Band Boosters[]
The McNeil Band Booster Association is a non-profit organization recognized by the Round Rock I.S.D. and includes McNeil High School, Cedar Valley Middle School, and Deerpark Middle School.
All parents of band students in grades 6-12 are automatically members. The association is organized to provide support for the band programs and activities at these schools. Funds raised during the year benefit all three schools. Our main source of income comes from the concession stands operated during football season. We operate stands for the Middle School games, freshman, junior varsity, and varsity games.