Mr. Cordova, Head Band Director
Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Mr. Cordova attended Manzano High School and got his degree in Music Education from UNM. Mr. Cordova primarily plays bassoon and saxophone. He spent many years as a marching band assistant in various high schools across Albuquerque. He is on year three of teaching at THMS, and year eight overall. Mr. Cordova's bands consistently receive high marks across competitions and festivals each year and has adjudicated pre-festival concerts and solo and ensemble contests around the Albuquerque area. Outside of teaching, Mr. Cordova is an avid cook and self proclaimed, "foodie". His wife Ms. Maris is an orchestra teacher in Albuquerque, and they have one daughter, Lea who keeps them very busy.