Winona ISD Bands

09/23/2026

For 7th/8th Grade Band Students only

09/19/2026

It's Homecoming Week!

09/18/2026

Way to go Middle School Band!

09/17/2026

Mr. Ketner is beginning his 10th year as Director of Bands for Winona ISD and his 16th year in Music Education. A native of Commerce, Texas, he attended Commerce schools from pre-kindergarten through high school, graduating in 2007. During his time in the Commerce “Sound of Pride,” he was selected for the ATSSB All-State Band and received the John Philip Sousa Band Award.

Mr. Ketner earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from East Texas A&M University in 2011. He later completed a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas in 2015 and recently earned a second Master’s degree in Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. He also serves as the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-State Band Organizer Consultant.

In addition to his work in music education, Mr. Ketner is actively involved in Scouting and youth leadership. He is a dedicated supporter of opportunities that help young people develop leadership, character, service, and outdoor skills. Mr. Ketner is also a first-degree black belt and enjoys continuing his martial-arts training.

Outside of school and community activities, Mr. Ketner enjoys spending time with his wife, Adah, and their children, Megan, Louisa, and Oliver.

09/15/2026

This week is National Arts in Education Week. We will be celebrating our Arts in Education teachers. Today we would like to highlight Mrs. Ketner 🎺

Adah Ketner is in her 14th year of education and in her 9th year as the Winona Middle School Band Director. Mrs. Ketner is a native of Elmo, Texas and graduated from Wills Point High School in 2008. She was a member of the Wills Point Tiger Band, which in 2006 received the Silver Medal at the UIL State Marching Contest, the ATSSB All State Band, and also received the John Phillip Sousa Band Award. She attended East Texas A&M University where she pursued a degree in Music Education and graduated in 2012. While at East Texas A&M, she studied French horn with Professor Michael Morrow and was a member of the Honors College, “Pride Marching Band”, Wind Ensemble, and Tau Beta Sigma. In 2022, Mrs. Ketner earned her Master's Degree in Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. She is also a member of Texas Music Educators Association and the Association of Texas Small School Bands.

In her spare time, Mrs. Ketner enjoys spending time with her husband, Justin, their children, Louisa, Oliver, and Megan, German Shepherd, Xena, and their four cats, Pike, Dax, Maximus, and Arwen. She has recently become a volunteer with Cub Scout Pack 351 in Lindale and serves as the Committee Chair. She is also active in her church, Trinity Lutheran in Tyler, and enjoys teaching 5th/6th grade Sunday school and is a member of the handbell choir.

09/13/2026

Winona Bands Week at a Glance 9/14-9/18

09/12/2026

This group of band members took advantage of a great opportunity today and attended the UT Tyler All Region Music Preparation workshop. In the provided master classes, they were able to get instrument specific instruction on their all region band audition music. These students along with several others will audition for the All Region Band in December.

09/12/2026

Please support our band students by joining our band booster organization!

💛🐾MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🐾🖤 Only $5.00 to join the boosters

08/29/2026

Friday night lights 8/28/26!

08/29/2026

For the past several years (at least 5), our students have made it a tradition to stay after the game and clean the entire home side of the stands (or visitor side when away) not just the band section.

After the final whistle, while most people are heading home, these students stay behind to pick up trash and help make sure our side of the stadium is left better than they found it. It is a simple act of service, but it reflects the pride they take in our school, our community, and each other.

Their willingness to work together and serve without being asked says a great deal about their character.

We are incredibly proud of these students and the example they continue to set.

Thank you for carrying on a tradition of responsibility, teamwork, and service!