Mr. Karlos Elizondo

Karlos Elizondo, with two decades of teaching experience, has been a dedicated educator at Bradley Middle School in North East ISD since 2018. Mr. Elizondo directs the Honor Band, Jazz Ensemble and beginner brass classes, while co-teaching the Symphonic Band. His bands consistently excel, earning UIL Sweepstakes ratings, unanimous first division ratings, Best In Class, and Overall Outstanding Band honors at festivals throughout the state.

In 2019 and 2024, the Bradley Jazz Ensemble received the honor of performing at both the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic and the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention. Under Mr. Elizondo’s direction, the Bradley Jazz program has flourished, boasting a membership of over 100 students featured in five ensembles: three full jazz big bands, a jazz combo, and a beginner jazz band (6th grade). Under Mr. Elizondo's guidance, his jazz bands have consistently secured first place recognition at various prestigious festivals, including those at Texas State University, St. Mary’s University, and Palo Alto College. Beyond his teaching role, Mr. Elizondo actively contributes to the field as a clinician and adjudicator, holding memberships in the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and the Texas Jazz Educators Association.

While still producing top honor bands as an educator, what sets Mr. Elizondo apart, is his dual role as an active and sought-after musician in and around the state of Texas. As a distinguished "first call" Lead Trumpet player, Mr. Elizondo has toured with and/or shared the stage with such artists/ensembles as: The GAP Band, The San Antonio Symphony, The Austin Symphony Big Band, The Temptations, Mannheim Steamroller, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, The Latin Breed, and The United States Air Force Band of the West, among others. Frequent performances with the Doc Watkins Big Band at JAZZ, TX in the San Antonio Pearl further showcases his musical prowess.

While at home, Mr. Elizondo cherishes moments with his beautiful wife Madeline, their two lovely children, Amelie and Karlos, their pet Bulldog Roscoe and cat Lany.