Eric Maine |
Director of Orchestras
Mr. Eric Maine is the newly appointed Director of Orchestras at Round Rock High School. Before moving to Austin, Mr. Maine previously served as the Associate Director of Orchestras at Centennial High School in Frisco ISD and Director of Orchestras at Ed W. Clark High School in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education with a minor in Music History from Syracuse University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He went on to get his master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 2015, and most recently, he completed a second master's in Orchestral Conducting at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he studied with Taras Krysa.
Mr. Maine’s teaching experience spans both middle and high school levels. His orchestras have consistently earned superior ratings at a variety of festivals. He conducted Clark High School's performances at The Midwest Clinic, an International Band and Orchestra Conference held in Chicago, IL, in both 2016 and 2019. More recently, he served as a string education presenter at the 2024 Midwest conference.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Maine actively contributes to the music education community. He has served as the Southern NMEA (Nevada Music Educators Association) All-State Orchestra Chair, the 11 & 12th Grade Honor Orchestra Chairperson, and as President of the Nevada Chapter of ASTA (American String Teacher Association). Furthermore, Mr. Maine is a National Board Certified Teacher in Secondary Music.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Maine enjoys reading, hiking, and running, having completed his first half marathon in February 2025. He also loves spending time with his Mini Australian Shepherd, Wesley. Mr. Maine is excited to begin his journey with the Round Rock Orchestra and looks forward to meeting its wonderful students and families. He is eager to make music together and become part of this vibrant community and culture!
He earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education with a minor in Music History from Syracuse University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He went on to get his master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 2015, and most recently, he completed a second master's in Orchestral Conducting at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he studied with Taras Krysa.
Mr. Maine’s teaching experience spans both middle and high school levels. His orchestras have consistently earned superior ratings at a variety of festivals. He conducted Clark High School's performances at The Midwest Clinic, an International Band and Orchestra Conference held in Chicago, IL, in both 2016 and 2019. More recently, he served as a string education presenter at the 2024 Midwest conference.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Maine actively contributes to the music education community. He has served as the Southern NMEA (Nevada Music Educators Association) All-State Orchestra Chair, the 11 & 12th Grade Honor Orchestra Chairperson, and as President of the Nevada Chapter of ASTA (American String Teacher Association). Furthermore, Mr. Maine is a National Board Certified Teacher in Secondary Music.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Maine enjoys reading, hiking, and running, having completed his first half marathon in February 2025. He also loves spending time with his Mini Australian Shepherd, Wesley. Mr. Maine is excited to begin his journey with the Round Rock Orchestra and looks forward to meeting its wonderful students and families. He is eager to make music together and become part of this vibrant community and culture!
Kendall Weaver | Assistant Director of Orchestras
Kendall Weaver is a recent graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, and is the new Assistant Director of Orchestras at Round Rock High School.
Mr. Weaver was born and raised here in Austin, TX where he was enrolled in public school. He joined his school music program in 6th grade and fell in love with playing viola, his principal instrument. He graduated from Austin High School where he studied with Ana-Maria Solis, and also took private lessons from Eugenie Edmonds, an Austin Symphony violist.
After high school, Mr. Weaver enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin's Butler School of Music. During his time as an undergraduate, Mr. Weaver performed 20+ concerts with the UT Symphony Orchestra, including professional-level orchestral literature. He was also a lead teacher and conductor for The UT String Project, where he studied and learned with Dr Laurie Scott. During his final year, Mr. Weaver also took additional classes on Orchestral Conducting with Douglas Kinney Frost. Mr. Weaver was also under the tutelage of many other teachers, mentors, and professional musicians, including Roger Myers, Wilhelm Magner, Farkhad Khudyev, The Miro Quartet, and more!
Outside the realm of music, Mr. Weaver has many hobbies and interests. He enjoys playing video games on his PC, going on nature hikes, and spending time with his tuxedo cat, Charles. He is also a proficient Chef and freelance photographer/video editor. Mr. Weaver looks forward to adding to the rich orchestra culture this program has and enabling more student success!
Mr. Weaver was born and raised here in Austin, TX where he was enrolled in public school. He joined his school music program in 6th grade and fell in love with playing viola, his principal instrument. He graduated from Austin High School where he studied with Ana-Maria Solis, and also took private lessons from Eugenie Edmonds, an Austin Symphony violist.
After high school, Mr. Weaver enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin's Butler School of Music. During his time as an undergraduate, Mr. Weaver performed 20+ concerts with the UT Symphony Orchestra, including professional-level orchestral literature. He was also a lead teacher and conductor for The UT String Project, where he studied and learned with Dr Laurie Scott. During his final year, Mr. Weaver also took additional classes on Orchestral Conducting with Douglas Kinney Frost. Mr. Weaver was also under the tutelage of many other teachers, mentors, and professional musicians, including Roger Myers, Wilhelm Magner, Farkhad Khudyev, The Miro Quartet, and more!
Outside the realm of music, Mr. Weaver has many hobbies and interests. He enjoys playing video games on his PC, going on nature hikes, and spending time with his tuxedo cat, Charles. He is also a proficient Chef and freelance photographer/video editor. Mr. Weaver looks forward to adding to the rich orchestra culture this program has and enabling more student success!
