Brian Scherff, Jr. graduated from William Howard Taft High School in 2001.  After his career there as saxophonist and drum major, he continued on to East Texas Baptist University where he majored in all levels of  music education.  While attending ETBU, Mr. Scherff enjoyed a variety of performing opportunities with the University Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Saxophone Quartet, Flute Choir, Woodwind Quintet, Chapel Choir, Concert Choir, and University Singers.  Off campus, Mr. Scherff was a regular performer and occasional soloist with the East Texas Symphonic Band, performed with the Marshall Symphony Orchestra and sang with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra while touring Moscow and St. Petersburg Russia with the ETBU Concert Choir.  After graduation, Mr. Scherff was hired as the Head Orchestra and Assistant Band Director of Weslaco East High School .  When Taft opened a position, it was time to come home and work with the band that started the passion for music in his life.