Meet the Team
chris lambrecht
Director of Bands
Chris Lambrecht is Director of Bands at Klein High School in Spring, Texas. Mr. Lambrecht directs the Klein Marching Band, Wind Ensemble and the Klein Jazz Band. He also is the co-conductor with Mr.Creston Heron of the Klein Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Lambrecht joined the staff at Klein High School as the Associate Director of Bands in 2010. Before coming to Klein he was the band director at Dueitt Middle School in the Spring Independent School District. Prior to his middle school assignment in Spring he served as an assistant band director at Spring High School from 1997 to 2003. He was also on the visual staff at Spring High School from 1993 to 1996. Mr. Lambrecht received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Houston, where he studied instrument pedagogy and conducting with Mr.Eddie Green. He also played trumpet in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic band and the University Jazz Orchestra with Mr.Noe Marmolejo. While at U of H he served as the Drum Major of the University of Houston Marching Band for two years. Mr. Lambrecht has been a marching band drill designer since 1992 and has written for many Texas bands, including BOA Regional Finalists and UIL State Marching Finalist bands. Before moving to Houston he attended Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas. At Coronado he had the great experience of having his father Richard Lambrecht as his band director. He also performed with DCI’s Santa Clara Vanguard for two years and spent two years on staff with the Skyryders Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr.Lambrecht’s is a member of TMEA, TBA and was recently inducted into the Phi Beta Mu International School Bandmaster Fraternity. He resides in Spring with his wife of 25 plus years, and is the proud father of three sons that are very active in the Houston area.
kelsey blanscet
Associate Director of Bands
Kelsey Blanscet was a proud member of the University of Texas Saxophone Ensemble for five years, studying under Harvey Pittel and Dr. Stephen Page. With the UT Saxophone Ensemble, she performed at the North American Saxophone Alliance national and regional conferences and the Texas Music Educators Association Conference. Additionally, she served as an active member and historian of the Mu Theta chapter of the international professional music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon.
Before joining Klein High School in 2017, Ms. Blanscet student taught with the Anderson High School and Murchison Middle School band programs in Austin ISD. She also served as a marching tech and woodwind specialist with the Leander High School marching band during their successful seasons in 2015 and 2016.
Before joining Klein High School in 2017, Ms. Blanscet student taught with the Anderson High School and Murchison Middle School band programs in Austin ISD. She also served as a marching tech and woodwind specialist with the Leander High School marching band during their successful seasons in 2015 and 2016.
Yajayra Soria
Associate Director
Ms. Yajayra Soria is a graduate from Spring High School. She attended the University of Houston where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in the fall of 2018. Prior to teaching at Klein High School, she was the assistant band director at Springwoods Village Middle School in Spring Independent School District. During her time there, her concert band received Superior ratings on stage at UIL.
Ms. Soria enjoys playing flute chamber music and painting in her spare time. She is an animal lover, a boba tea addict, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Ms. Soria is excited to be joining Klein ISD and being a part of the Klein HS band family!
Ms. Soria enjoys playing flute chamber music and painting in her spare time. She is an animal lover, a boba tea addict, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Ms. Soria is excited to be joining Klein ISD and being a part of the Klein HS band family!
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Daniel Vila
Percussion Director
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Music has always been a passion of mine and I am proud to say that I have been a musician for over 14 years! I received a Bachelors in Music Education and Music Performance from the University of Houston, and a Masters in Music Performance from the University of Michigan. During this time, I have had the fortune to be able to study under many great names, including Doug Perkins, Ian Antonio, Michael Gould, Jonathan Ovalle, Jeremy Epp, Tom Sherwood, Blake Wilkins, Alec Warren, and Joel Fulgham. I was able to secure a Section Percussion position with the Midland Symphony Orchestra during my time in Michigan, and have also won 1st place in the duo division of the Great Planes International Marimba Competition. It is a desire of mine to enlighten and embolden young players to continue honing their craft. I have taught many students from the beginner level onwards, and those who have trusted my methods have gone on to fulfill their most wanted musical endeavors.
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Ms.Jackie Charo - Klein Colorguard
Jackie Charo started her colorguard career at Klein Collins High School where she fell in love with the marching arts, but above all, she found passion in teaching students.
Jackie has taught in the greater Houston area for several years as a technician, clinician, assistant director, and director to several schools in Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD, Tomball ISD, and Cy-Fair ISD. Colorguard is a very big passion of hers and it has paved the way for her to march several Houston based Independent Winterguard programs over the years.
Jackie is currently the assistant director of Undaunted Open, an Independent Open Winterguard that is based out of Klein, Texas that competes within the Texas Colorguard Circuit as well as WGI. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's of Social Work from Angelo State University and is looking forward to a great year!
Jackie has taught in the greater Houston area for several years as a technician, clinician, assistant director, and director to several schools in Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD, Tomball ISD, and Cy-Fair ISD. Colorguard is a very big passion of hers and it has paved the way for her to march several Houston based Independent Winterguard programs over the years.
Jackie is currently the assistant director of Undaunted Open, an Independent Open Winterguard that is based out of Klein, Texas that competes within the Texas Colorguard Circuit as well as WGI. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's of Social Work from Angelo State University and is looking forward to a great year!