Alexa and Jose Sanchez are both Texas band directors, and have been married for (almost) ten years.

Jose is in his sixteenth year of teaching. He is currently the Director of Bands and Fine Arts Coordinator at Gatesville ISD. His recent achievements in 2024 include finishing 8th at the UIL State Marching Band Contest, and qualifying as a TMEA Honor Band State Semi-Finalist in the 4A classification. Jose has spent most of his career with a focus on cultivating the student experience. Jose has previously taught at Robinson ISD, Wortham ISD, and Rosebud-Lott ISD.

Alexa is in her ninth year of teaching. She is currently an Assistant Band Director at Gatesville ISD (yes, with Jose). She has spent her career focusing on middle school bands, but has always had a presence with high school bands. Her recent achievements include having a baby on the day of Area Marching Contest, joining Jose at Gatesville, and several years of sweepstakes ratings. Alexa previously taught at Midway ISD.

Jose and Alexa both graduated from Baylor University, and still support all things Baylor Bears. They are also both products of Texas small schools. Jose is a graduate of Sinton High School, and was a 3-year All-Stater. Alexa is a graduate of Axtell High School, and definitely wasn’t an All-State but sure tried. Jose is a tuba player, and Alexa is a percussionist. They have three children, two dogs, and referee a lot of chaos.