Joshua Stover is the Director of Bands at W.E. Boswell High School. Previously, he held positions at Birdville High School, Walsh Middle School, and also served several band programs in Leander, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Austin, and Azle ISD. He received a Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s in Music Education from UT-Arlington.
Josh’s ensembles in the marching, jazz, and concert arenas consistently receive Superior (1st division) ratings at contests. Additionally, his jazz ensembles have earned the Mark of Excellence, Medal of Distinction, and have won their classifications at the TCU, UTA, and Tarleton State Jazz Festivals. His concert ensembles have received the Citation of Excellence and the Medal of Distinction. In 2026, the Boswell Wind Symphony earned an invitation to perform at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. His marching ensembles have advanced to Finals at UIL, BOA, USBands, and regional contests. Additional ensemble accolades have included invitations to perform at the APEX Jazz Festival, the Big XII Trombone Conference, and the American Trombone Workshop.
Josh also has a diverse performance background that includes appearances with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the U.S. Navy Band Commodores (premier jazz band), and several albums with the historic University of Michigan Symphony Band. Other unique opportunities have included halftime at “The Big House” (Michigan Stadium) with the New York Philharmonic Brass, a summer at the Brevard Music Festival, and performing with Jeff Coffin of the Dave Matthews Band. Josh studied trombone under Dennis Bubert, Charlie Vernon, David Jackson, and Randy Hawes. Notable orchestra conductors he has worked with include Keith Lockhart (Boston Pops) and Alan Gilbert (N.Y. Philharmonic). Notable band conductors include Michael Haithcock and H. Robert Reynolds (Michigan), as well as highly regarded military conductors Col. John R. Bourgeois and Col. Arnald D. Gabriel. In 2019, he was selected to join the TMEA All-State Etude Selection Committee, picking the bass trombone etudes for the state. He has also presented at the annual TBA and TMEA conventions on the topic of instrument pedagogy. He is an advocate for unique community performance opportunities for his students, which has led to collaborations with local orchestras, esteemed guest artists like Joe Alessi and Charlie Vernon, and multiple invitations to perform the national anthem at major sporting events.
Josh was born in England, grew up in Texas (Copperas Cove), and now lives in Fort Worth with his family - Lisa, Eli, Emily, and rescue dog Chase! His biggest hobbies are going on family adventures, perfecting his barbecue skills, and eating ice cream every single day.
Joshua Stover
Director of Bands
jstover@ems-isd.net
Point of Contact For:
Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Jazz Orchestra, Private Lessons, Band Fees, and All Program Questions
Melinda Coleman
Associate Director of Bands
mcoleman@ems-isd.net
Point of Contact For:
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Forms, School-Owned Instruments, Jazz Band 2 & 3, and Uniforms
Melinda Coleman is a 2026 graduate of the University of North Texas College of Music with a Master of Music in Wind Conducting. As a Wind Studies Teaching Fellow, she conducted the University Winds, taught Fundamentals of Conducting, and served as TA for the 400-member Green Brigade Marching Band.
Ms. Coleman previously served as an Assistant Band Director at Lubbock-Cooper High School in Lubbock, TX. There, she directed the Concert Band, assisted with the Pirate Pride Marching Band, and taught middle school woodwind sectionals and beginning clarinet. While in Lubbock, Ms. Coleman was an active performer with the Lubbock Civic Orchestra and Moonlight Musicals Pit Orchestra.
Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of North Texas, where she studied clarinet with Daryl Coad. Her professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association and Young Band Directors of Texas. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Coleman enjoys reading, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and playing with her cat, Ivy.
Ms. Coleman is thrilled to join the community at Boswell High School and is excited to get to know everyone in the Band of Gold!
Mason Rumsey
Associate Director of Bands
mrumsey@ems-isd.net
Point of Contact For:
Percussion, Concert Band, Trailers, Indoor Percussion Ensemble, Forms, and Lockers
Mason is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, Mason Rumsey is a percussionist, educator, and recent graduate of East Texas A&M University in spring 2026. He recieved his Master's in music performance and is a student Dr. Brian Zator, Dr. Tanner Leonardo, Will Champion, Waichi Champion, and Jeff Ausdemore.
Recent accolades include being a graduate of the 17th Annual Keiko Abe Marimba Academy, where he went to Japan to study with renowned marimbist Keiko Abe. In Spring 2026, he was the ETAMU Concerto Competition Grand Champion. He has an upcoming performance in Fall 2026 as a guest artist with the ETAMU Wind Ensemble performing the Wave Impressions by Keiko Abe.
He earned his Bachelor of Music Education from West Texas A&M University in 2023. During his undergraduate studies, he performed extensively in the orchestra, symphonic bands, percussion ensemble, marching band, and assisted in choir/brass ensembles developing skill sets in multiple facets.
In addition to his performance career, Mason is an active teacher and clinician since 2022, working with student musicians across a variety of ensemble settings. Some of these experiences include student teaching at Texas UIL state finalist band Canyon High School, lessons, teching, and being a founding member of the Phthalo Percussion Fundamentals Camp - a three day camp designed to help students improve their fundamentals of drumming. Mr. Rumsey is thrilled to join the Boswell community and can't wait to get started!
Marvin Alexander
Color Guard Director
mgoodwin@ems-isd.net
Point of Contact For:
Color Guard
Marvin Alexander is originally from Nashville, TN but now lives in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Marvin has worked as a color guard director in public education for over 13 years. Currently, Marvin is the color guard director at Garland High School. Over the past two years, Garland has boasted several titles such as; Best Overall Color Guard (2022,2023), WGI Regional Finalist, NTCA RA Bronze Medalist, NTCA SA Championship Finalist, and 2023-2024 WGI Scholastic A Semi-Finalist.
Prior to moving to the DFW Metroplex, He has served as creative director/program coordinator for many programs across the nation. Marvin loves being able to share his immense passion for the activity with so many different programs, and watch his students progress and grow under his direction.
In his spare time he loves to spend time with family and friends, physical fitness, immersing himself in the outdoors, playing video games, and traveling. Marvin is excited to start his new journey with the Boswell High School Band of Gold!
Tyler Orbison
Percussion Director
torbison@ems-isd.net
Point of Contact For:
Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Tyler Orbison has been involved in music and music education for over 20 years. As a performer, Tyler spent time with many outstanding groups, such as Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, The Dallas Mavericks Drum Line and the award winning Texas A&M Commerce Percussion Ensemble.
Tyler has done a variety of instructional and design work for many outstanding programs, including Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps, Forte Drum and Bugle Corps, Flower Mound HS, Berkner HS, Surround Sound Percussion and many others.
Tyler is a founder of Vigilantes Indoor Percussion (ViP), where he currently serves as Program Coordinator, Ensemble Director and Batterie Designer. He also currently serves as Arranger and Percussion Caption Manager for the Boswell HS Marching Band, as well as Program Coordinator, Ensemble Director, Batterie Designer and Visual Designer for the highly competitive Boswell Indoor Percussion Ensemble.
Tyler is an active judge, clinician and private instructor in the DFW area and all over the world.