Mr. Steve McGrew, Band Director

Born and raised in Parma, Ohio, Steve McGrew received his bachelor's degree in music education from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio where he studied saxophone with Greg Banaszak.  Upon graduation in 2005, he began teaching middle and elementary school band in Gallipolis, Ohio as the head band director at Gallia Academy Junior High for three years.  He then spent one year teaching elementary band in Brunswick, Ohio before accepting the band director position in Alamo Heights in 2009.

At the Junior School, Mr. McGrew directs the Honors Band and teaches the beginner saxophone and clarinet classes. 

Ms. Sydney Robinson, Assistant Band Director

Ms. Sydney Robinson is an assistant director at Alamo Heights Junior School. Originally from Austin, TX, she received her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. While at Michigan State, she participated in performing ensembles such as the Spartan Marching Band and the Wind Symphony. Since graduation, she has lived in Paris, TX teaching beginning band and the junior high Concert Band, as well as assisting at the high school.
She is very excited to move to San Antonio and be a part of the Alamo Heights Music program!

Mr. Mike Wilson, Assistant Band Director

Mr. Mike Wilson is an assistant director at Alamo Heights Junior School.  Entering his 24th year in music education, he enjoys helping and teaching students to find the love and joy of playing a musical instrument and being a part of something bigger than themselves.  He grew up playing the trumpet but soon found the passion and skills to perform on all brass instruments and the saxophone.   

Mr. Wilson graduated from high school in Marion, TX and received his teaching degree from Texas State University (formerly SWT) in San Marcos, TX.  While at SWT, Mr. Wilson performed in the top wind ensemble, the top jazz band, the trumpet ensemble and was drum major for the Bobcat Marching Band for two years.

Mr. Wilson holds membership in Kappa Kappa Psi and their National Intercollegiate Band, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and the Association of Texas Small School Bands previously serving as a region coordinator for five years. 

Mr. Wilson and his family are moving “back home” to the San Antonio/New Braunfels area to be close to their family and friends once again.  He and his wife Cathie have four children, two grandchildren and another one on the way.