Who We Are
Located in McKinney, Evans Middle School is home to the amazing Evans Orchestras. Led by Debra Scott and Christopher Bryan, all of the Evans Orchestras have consistently earned superior ratings over the last five years. Our goal is to give every student the opportunity to better themselves through musical development, critical thinking, and ensemble membership.
We firmly believe that all students are welcome in Orchestra and are a valuable part of exploring music that spans from the traditional classics to the music of today.
We firmly believe that all students are welcome in Orchestra and are a valuable part of exploring music that spans from the traditional classics to the music of today.
Directors
Debra Scott
Debra Scott is Head Orchestra Director at Evans Middle School. She joined the staff in McKinney in 2017 after teaching in the Rockwall, TX Independent School District for five years. She has been on the faculty of three universities, specializing in String Education, and formerly taught at middle schools in San Angelo, TX, Duluth, MN, and Pasadena, TX. Ms. Scott holds the Bachelor of Music Education degree from Texas Tech University and the Master of Arts degree in Music Education from The Ohio State University.
Debra Scott is Head Orchestra Director at Evans Middle School. She joined the staff in McKinney in 2017 after teaching in the Rockwall, TX Independent School District for five years. She has been on the faculty of three universities, specializing in String Education, and formerly taught at middle schools in San Angelo, TX, Duluth, MN, and Pasadena, TX. Ms. Scott holds the Bachelor of Music Education degree from Texas Tech University and the Master of Arts degree in Music Education from The Ohio State University.
Christopher Bryan
Christopher Bryan is the Associate Orchestra Director at Evans Middle School. He joined the staff in McKinney in 2015 after teaching in Frisco private schools. Mr. Bryan received his Bachelor in Music Education from the University of North Texas. Mr. Bryan is an active performer and is a current member of the New Texas Symphony Orchestra.
Christopher Bryan is the Associate Orchestra Director at Evans Middle School. He joined the staff in McKinney in 2015 after teaching in Frisco private schools. Mr. Bryan received his Bachelor in Music Education from the University of North Texas. Mr. Bryan is an active performer and is a current member of the New Texas Symphony Orchestra.
