Meet the Directors 

Jonathan Morales | Director of Bands  [email protected] 

This will be Jonathan Morales's second year with the Victory Lakes Intermediate School Band. A Texas native, Mr. Morales has spent most of his life between Houston and the DFW metroplex. As a student, Mr. Morales attended the University of Houston where he earned both a B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and a B.M. in Music Education. During his time at the University of Houston, Mr. Morales was a marching technician for the Spirit of Houston. He considers himself very lucky to have the mentors he does from college, including John Benzer, David Bertman, Corey Meals, and the late Eddie Green.

Mr. Morales has performed with both the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, out of Rosemont IL and San Antonio TX, respectively. Mr. Morales has been active in teaching high school marching band since 2014, spending 6 years with the Cypress Falls Golden Eagle Marching Band, and one year with the Clear Brook Marching Band.

Prior to Victory Lakes, Mr. Morales was the Associate Director at Clear Creek High School, where his responsibilities included team teaching the Marching Band and Wind Symphony, and leading the Symphonic and Concert Bands. 

When not at school Mr. Morales enjoys playing board games, running, hiking, and hanging out with his dog, Spaghetti.

Mr. Morales will be leading the Wind Ensemble, as well as teaching the beginner brass classes at VLI. To contact Mr. Morales please email [email protected]

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Mr. Bruce Manning is excited to be the Associate Band Director at Victory Lakes Intermediate! Originally from Houston, TX, Mr. Manning graduated from the University of Houston in 2025 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. 

While at the University of Houston, he was a member of the Moores School of Music Symphony Orchestra, Opera Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. In addition, Mr. Manning was a member of the Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band, where he had the honor of being a Drum Major his senior year. He was also a member of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, out of Rosemont, IL, marching euphonium and baritone in the summers of 2022 and 2024, respectively.


In Mr. Manning's free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing board games and ultimate frisbee. Mr. Manning is a member of Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Kappa Kappa Psi

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Eddie Solomon| Director of Percussion | [email protected] 

Mr. Solomon is the Percussion Director at Clear Springs High School, Victory Lakes, and Creekside Intermediate.
Mr. Solomon attended the University of Houston where he earned his Bachelor's of Music in Music Education. He also attended Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL where he earned his Master's in Orchestral Percussion Performance. 
Prior to this position, Mr. Solomon has worked as an Assistant Percussion Instructor for the Clear Lakes feeder programs. He also served as the percussion director at Angleton High School and Junior High. 
Mr. Solomon has a wide array of performing experience that he incorporates into his teaching. He has performed with the Troopers, Academy, and Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Additionally, he has performed at PASIC with the Moore's School of Music Percussion Ensemble. Mr. Solomon has also played with the West Texas, Texarkana, and Arkansas Symphonies. 
In his spare time, Mr. Solomon enjoys fishing, kayaking, and spending time with his wife who he coincidentally met while teaching at Angleton.