Alessandro Pena is a Texas-based music educator and tubist who recently relocated to the Fort Worth area to serve as Assistant Band Director at Crowley High School in Crowley, Texas.
He earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Master’s degree in Tuba Performance from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). While at UTRGV, Alessandro served as a graduate assistant, working with the university’s marching band and tuba/euphonium studio through rehearsals, instruction, and individual lessons.
His teaching experience also includes working with Sharyland Pioneer High School in Mission, Texas, where he contributed to the marching band program and provided individual instruction to students.
Alessandro’s marching arts experience includes performing with Genesis, Crossmen, and Phantom Regiment. He later transitioned into music education within the drum corps activity, serving as a tuba technician with The Academy from 2024 to 2026.
Outside of his work in music education, Alessandro performs on E-flat tuba with the Dallas Brass Band in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, continuing to pursue his passion for brass performance and ensemble music-making.