Lance Mosley joined the Mann Band Staff as Director of Bands in 2023. Prior to gaining the position at Mann, Mr. Mosley was the Associate Director of Bands at Clack Middle School, and even earlier as the Associate Director of Bands at Lake View High School in San Angelo. During his twelve years of teaching, bands under his direction have recieved multiple UIL “Sweepstakes” awards as well as recognition from contests all over the naition. 

Mr. Mosley is an alumni of both Mann Middle School and Abilene High School where he marched in the award winning Abilene High Marching Band “The Oldest Marching Band in Texas” Mr. Mosley then went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from McMurry University and a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Tarleton State University. 

Mr. Mosley lives in Abilene, and enjoys going out to eat with his family, gardening, and binge watching nostalgic 90’s TV shows. 

Emma Hoover joined the Mann Band Staff as Associate Director of Bands in 2019. Prior to gaining the position at Mann, Ms. Hoover was a private bassoon instructor in Keller ISD,  a member of the East Texas Chamber Winds, and an active performer with the Longview Symphony Orchestra during the 16/17 and the 17/18 Seasons. 

Ms. Hoover is a graduate of Keller High School where she gained membership in both the All Region and All Area Bands and marched cymbals on the Keller High School Drumline. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University with her Bachelor of Music Degree with a minor in German. During her time at SFA, Ms. Hoover participated in numerous ensembles and was named co-principal bassoon and eventually principal of the SFA Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony and the Orchestra of the Pines. Ms. Hoover was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel and perform  with the SFA Wind Ensemble at their prestigious Texas Music Educators Associations Invited Performance in 2017.

Ms. Hoover’s professional affiliations include Pi Kappa Lambda and the Texas Music Educators Association. 

Ms. Hoover lives in Abilene with her dogs Chewie and Nina. She enjoys baking, knitting, staying active through Yoga and Jiu-Jitsu, and her new role of being an aunt!