The BIGGEST Little Band in Texas
Guiding students to musical excellence with expertise and heart. Discover the story behind DFW Honor Band.
Award-Winning Experience
Scott Himel brings decades of music direction, teaching, and leadership to DFW Honor Band. Recognized for commitment to excellence and student success for almost 30 years, Scott has led concert bands, jazz bands and marching bands to top honors and helped countless students achieve their musical dreams.
Your Music Director
Scott Himel
Graduated from the University of North Texas and started the Band program at Liberty Christian School, in Argyle, in 1995. The Liberty Christian band rose to be one of the top programs in North Texas and Mr. Himel was awarded the Teacher of the Year, through out all of Texas, from TAPPS, in 2015. Mr. Himel also started The Music Academy of Denton in 1996 and grew the company to 4 stores and sold the Music Academy on 2019. Throughout his career he has served many of the top schools in the DFW metroplex as a director, a clinician and adjudicator for a variety of organizations and events including Prestonwood Christian Academy, TPSMEA and TAPPS. Mr. Himel first began working with Homeschool families in 1993 with the Legacy Knights, in The Colony, and served as the NTX FINE ARTS band from 2017-2021. He is currently the band director at Lakeland Christian Academy, and started the DFW Honor Band in 2021. The DFW Honor Band supports homeschool families, and students from traditional schools, to join together in a premier program with all of the academic rigor and opportunities of the top schools in DFW! The DFW honor band has been blessed to recognize 100% of our students winning 1st place at all of their competitive events, including solo & ensemble and full band competitions, as well as the TPSMEA all region and all state bands and all state soloists in TPSMEA and UIL!
Student Success Stories
As a homeschool student, my daughter had a rather late start to band instruments. She started under the direction of Scott Himel as a sophomore in high school, with minimal experience. Mr Himel instilled a love of learning and appreciation for music and a desire to work. He always pushed her in the best way possible and always encouraged her and supported her.
As a Junior in High school, with only a year of band experience, Scott encouraged his students to audition for the TPSMEA All State Band. My daughter was selected in the All State Band, and that experience is what made her realize that she truly enjoyed playing with other musicians that put in the kind of work she had put in.
After 3 years of band under the experience and direction of Scott Himel, my daughter decided to continue band in college, not as a major, but purely as something she enjoys. Because Scott always encouraged the students to try new things. My daughter joined her college band with a scholarship! Because of Scott’s encouragement, she now plays saxophone with the Arkansas Razor Backs Marching Band, Bass Clarinet with the Wind Symphony and flute with the worship team.
Our band experience under the direction of Scott Himel is the best investment we have ever made for our daughter, as he is truly committed to investing in his students.
– Amy Wheeler
The DFW Honor Band has been such a great experience! It is fun and Mr Himel helps the kids learn at their own speed. My 2 sons had amazing Christmas and Spring concerts and earned 1st division at their band competitions. My boys also did really well at their first solo contests, which made them feel proud of all their hard work. I definitely recommend this band to any family – whether your child is just starting out, or already has experience.
Wendy Zamorano, Homeschool Parent
Mr. Himel is incredibly encouraging to the students. He challenges us to do our best and be our best and helps us all to to get there!
Anna Summerhays, High School Flute Student