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MEET THE DIRECTORS
Megan Czerwieski
Phone: (972) 617-4665 | Email: Megan.Czerwieski@redoakisd.org
Megan Czerwieski is entering her 23rd year of teaching and her 15th year as the head band director at Red Oak Middle School in Red Oak, TX. Under her direction, the Red Oak MS Honors Band has received consistent Sweepstakes Awards at UIL and been recognized as a National and Commended Winner in the Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors recording project. The Red Oak MS Honors Band was also a 2025 performer at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana, a 2025 TMEA CCC Honor Band State Semi-finalist, and a 2026 TMEA CC Honor Band State Semi-finalist.
Mrs. Czerwieski holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Baylor University and a master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Texas Music Adjudicators Association. She currently serves as the TMEA Region 20 Middle School Band Chair and was a 2023 inductee in the Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. Mrs. Czerwieski is an active clinician and adjudicator and has presented professional development clinics at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention, Texas Music Educators Association Convention, Louisiana Music Educators Association Convention, and the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. Mrs. Czerwieski lives in Waxahachie, TX with her husband, John (a trombone player and Baylor Alum) and their rescue dogs, Dottie and Etta. In her spare time she is active in her church and serves on the board of directors and plays horn in the Mansfield Wind Symphony. She is also a LEGO enthusiast who enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing with her dogs.
Chris Eaton
Phone: (972) 617-4665 | Email: Christopher.Eaton@redoakisd.org
Mr. Eaton is entering his eighteenth year teaching in Red Oak as the assistant band director at Red Oak Middle School. He previously taught in Jasper, TX. Mr. Eaton completed both his master’s and bachelor’s degrees at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. While at SFA he performed in many ensembles including Wind Ensemble, the Swingin' Axes Jazz Band, SFA Trombone Choir, and the Orchestra of the Pines; he was also a graduate assistant with duties including teaching members of the Trombone Studio and managing Cole Concert Hall. He studied trombone with Dr. Deb Scott and conducting with Mr. Fred J. Allen and Mr. Gene Moon. Mr. Eaton is married to Katie Eaton who is the Librarian at Red Oak Middle School. They live in Waxahachie with their son – Jackson (trumpet), daughter – Harper (percussion), dog - Rusty, and their 11 chickens. In his spare time, he enjoys running and working out and just recently completed his first marathon. He also plays trombone in the Mansfield Wind Symphony and serves as the librarian and webmaster.
Percussion
Houston Youngman
Phone: (972) 617-4617 | Email: Houston.Youngman@redoakisd.org
Mr. Youngman is in his third year as the percussion director for Red Oak ISD. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 2020 with a degree in percussion performance. He has studied under Paul Rennick, Christopher Deane, Mark Ford, Ed Smith, Poovalur Sriji, and Stockton Helbing among other acclaimed faculty. He aged out on the Troopers tenor line in 2019 and won first place in the PASIC 2019 I&E Small Ensemble division with the UNT Quad Ensemble.
Mr. Youngman previously worked at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas, where he served as a private lessons instructor, drumline technician, and percussion arranger. His students have achieved success in many areas, including numerous caption and placement awards at marching contests in the DFW area, and success in the Texas All-Region and All-State auditions.
David (DJ) Talbot
Phone: (972) 617-4617 | Email: David.Talbot@redoakisd.org
Mr. Talbot will be entering his second year as the Assistant Percussion Director for Red Oak ISD. Originally from Northwest Arkansas, Mr. Talbot holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Arkansas. He also earned his Master’s degree in Percussion Performance from East Texas A&M University. Mr. Talbot was an active performer in both DCI and WGI, most notably with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps and Resistance Indoor Percussion.
His goal as an educator is to help students become well-rounded musicians and equip them with tools and habits that will promote lifelong learning and success. Mr. Talbot promotes a positive learning environment in every class and is grateful to be a part of the Red Oak community, alongside his two cats, Princess and Zora.
