THE TEAM

MOLLY NEAL

L.D. Bell High School
Associate Director of Bands

Molly Neal is a graduate from Texas Christian University where she received her Bachelor of Music Education and studied horn with Heather Test. At TCU, Ms. Neal was a member of the Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, and the TCU Horn Ensemble, performing at venues such as TMEA and ABA. During her last two years at TCU, Ms. Neal served as the Drum Major for the TCU Horned Frog Marching Band.

Ms. Neal is currently an Associate Band Director at L.D. Bell High School, joining the staff in 2021. During her time with The Blue Raider Band, the band has been a Bands Of America Regional and Super Regional Finalist and State Marching Contest participant. Her concert bands have been awarded numerous Texas UIL Sweepstakes Awards.

Prior to L.D. Bell, Ms. Neal taught at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, TX from 2019-2021. Her responsibilities included teaching beginner brass classes, working with the marching band, and leading the High School Symphonic Band. During her time at Pearce, the bands received Sweepstakes at UIL and was a Bands of America Regional Finalist.

Outside of TCU, Ms. Neal spent three summers performing in Drum Corps International. In 2016 she marched with Carolina Crown, winning both the Jim Ott, Best Brass Performance, and the John Brazale, Best Visual Performance, awards. In both 2017 and 2018, she was a featured soloist for The Blue Devils and won the DCI World Championships in 2017. In the Fall of 2021, Ms. Neal joined The Blue Devils Brass Staff. Please add to the website when you get a moment