Sergio Mendez was born in Dallas and made his 1st appearance at Bowie Middle School, then Bowie Jr. High, in 1989. While at Bowie, Sergio took up the trumpet as his instrument of choice. Mr. Mendez continued his studies of the trumpet throughout his Middle and High School years making the all-city and all-region bands.

Sergio graduated from Nimitz High School in the Spring 1996 and two years later decided to return to school to study music. Mr. Mendez began his course work for a Bachelor of Music the Spring 1998 at the University of North Texas (UNT). While attending UNT, he was fortunate to work and play with great players and teachers.

Mr. Mendez’s talents lead him to find work playing various gigs in the DFW Metroplex and landing a job at the prestigious Medieval Times Dallas as a court herald (trumpeter for the King). Sergio continued his service for Medieval Times until he was fortunate enough to return to Bowie as Band Director.

Mr. Mendez is currently in his thrid year of instrumental music instruction at Bowie Middle School. In the current company of exceptional performers and teachers, Sergio strives to motivate and direct students to success through music education.