Directors

Nick Kornegay

Director of Bands

Nick Kornegay is the Director of Bands at R. L. Turner High School. Before teaching at R.L. Turner, Mr. Kornegay taught at Newman Smith HS where he was the Associate Director of Bands and taught for 15 years at Wills Point ISD. Mr. Kornegay’s bands have consistently earned Superior ratings at UIL Concert/Sightreading contests and have several appearances at the UIL State Marching Contest. He is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association.

Prior to teaching, Mr. Kornegay attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he performed as principal tuba in the Wind Ensemble and studied under Ed Jones and the late Mark Wolfe. He also performed with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps in 2004 and 2005.

Nick is happily married to his wife Jillian, who is a 5th grade math teacher. Together they have five children.

Mauricio Orellana

Associate Director of Bands

Mauricio Orellana is excited to join the R.L. Turner Lion Band as an Assistant Band Director in his second year of teaching.

Before coming to Turner High School, Mr. Orellana served as an Assistant Band Director at Crystal City High School, where he also directed the jazz band. He completed his student teaching at Creekview High School and Blalack Middle School in the spring of 2024.

Mr. Orellana earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with a concentration in clarinet from the University of North Texas in the spring of 2024.

He is thrilled to be part of the Turner HS Band Program and looks forward to working alongside the students and staff to continue building a tradition of excellence.

Joshua Dominguez

Director of Percussion

Josh Dominguez has served as the Director of Percussion for the RL Turner High School Band since 2016, coordinating all marching and concert percussion activities. Prior to being at RL Turner, he served as an Assistant Band Director and Director of Percussion at Lubbock High School in Lubbock, TX. Mr. Dominguez holds his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas.

During his time at UNT, he taught at various schools in the DFW area. He served as a battery instructor at Marcus High School, assisting in their 2014 Marching show and Drumline Show productions. He also taught at Byron Nelson High School, as a battery instructor and private lesson teacher. Mr. Dominguez has also served as a member of the UNT Marching Percussion Camp staff.

As a performer, Mr. Dominguez marched snare drum for the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps in 2012 and 2013.

At UNT, he performed as a member of the UNT Snare Line, Symphony Orchestra, as well as showcased performances with the UNT Percussion Players and 2 o’ Clock Steel Band.

Mr. Dominguez studied percussion with Mark Ford, Christopher Deane, Paul Rennick, Ed Smith, and Jose Aponte. He also studied percussion arranging and literature with Paul Rennick.

Mr. Dominguez has provided percussion arranging for groups in the DFW and Lubbock area. Mr. Dominguez is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and Percussive Arts Society.

Brayden Mittag

Guard Director