Jo Ann Antinone - Director
Mrs. Antinone is the director of the L.D. Bell High School Choral Department. This is Mrs. Antinone's 24th year of teaching. She was raised in Bryan, TX and received her Bachelor degree in Music Education from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX and her Masters degree in Choral Conducting from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Mrs. Antinone is often called upon as a guest conductor around the DFW Metroplex and serves as a clinician and adjudicator for choral programs all over the state. She has served as an officer in TMEA Region 31 and serves on staff at the UTA All-State Choir Camp. Mrs. Antinone is the primary instructor for the A Cappella, Varsity Women's, Varsity Men's, Choralier Men's, and Bell System performance ensembles.
Mrs. Antinone may be reached via email at [email protected] or phone by dialing 817-399-3230 (x)7386.
Xavier Bailey - Assistant Director
Mr. Bailey grew up in Keller, TX and received a Bachelor degree in Choral Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin this past May. He performed with the UT Concert Chorale and University Chorus during his time in Austin. In his free time, he likes to play tennis, read, and listen to the latest pop songs.
This will be his first year teaching, but he is thrilled to nurture his skills at a school like L.D. Bell, where excellence is the standard. He is committed to creating a positive and safe environment for his students to learn and grow as musicians and people!
This is his 1st year in the LD Bell Choral Program as the Associate Director and primary instructor for the Choralier Women, Bel Canto, and Junior Varsity Mixed Choirs. Mr. Bailey may be reached via email at [email protected] or phone by dialing 817-399-3230 (x)7387.
Mr. Bailey grew up in Keller, TX and received a Bachelor degree in Choral Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin this past May. He performed with the UT Concert Chorale and University Chorus during his time in Austin. In his free time, he likes to play tennis, read, and listen to the latest pop songs.
This will be his first year teaching, but he is thrilled to nurture his skills at a school like L.D. Bell, where excellence is the standard. He is committed to creating a positive and safe environment for his students to learn and grow as musicians and people!
This is his 1st year in the LD Bell Choral Program as the Associate Director and primary instructor for the Choralier Women, Bel Canto, and Junior Varsity Mixed Choirs. Mr. Bailey may be reached via email at [email protected] or phone by dialing 817-399-3230 (x)7387.
