Jonathan Adamo
Head Band Director



Mr. Adamo begins his 16th year of teaching this year at Dan F. Long Middle School. Mr. Adamo graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. While at UNT, Mr. Adamo performed with the Wind Symphony and One O'Clock Lab Band. Mr. Adamo has also toured extensively through the United States, Canada, and Japan with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
​Mr. Adamo lives in Carrollton with his wife, Anna, and three children Bridget, Pete and Vivian.

Brandon Jones
Assistant Band Director



Mr. Jones is the Assistant Band Director at Dan F. Long Middle School.
Mr. Jones Graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. During his time at the University of North Texas, Mr. Jones had the opportunity to perform with the Three O’Clock Lab Band, Latin Jazz Ensemble, and The Green Brigade Marching Band.  Outside of school, he has also performed with the Dallas Jazz Orchestra, the New Life Symphony Orchestra and various Jazz, Pop and Rock Groups in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
 
Prior to coming to Long, Mr. Jones began his Band Directing Career at Bay City Junior High, where he directed the Concert Band and taught Beginner Woodwind Classes for two years. Mr. Jones is beyond grateful to his fellow directors at BCJH for giving him his start in the profession!
Before his time at Bay City, Mr. Jones worked as a Private Saxophone instructor in Mesquite and Garland ISD.
He also served as a student teacher at Newman Smith High School, and Dan F. Long Middle School, and is excited to return and work with the wonderful staff at both schools!
 
Mr. Jones currently resides in Carrollton, and enjoys spending his free time playing saxophone in Jazz Groups, and spending time with his Family and Friends.

Brittany Baptista
Percussion Coordinator

Brittany is currently the Director of Percussion at Newman Smith High School.
 
Brittany received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas for Percussion Performance. During her time at UNT, she was involved in classical and contemporary chamber ensembles, symphonic band, orchestra, Gamelan, and the 2 o'clock steel band. It was at UNT where she developed her love for singing while playing marimba, and in 2016 she commissioned a piece for marimba and voice, the lyrics set to a poem she wrote herself.
 
During her musical career, she has performed at various events and venues, including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and the Meyerson Symphony Center. She has also played in concert with the Dallas Winds, Steve Smith, Tommy Igoe, Joel Rosenblatt, Gregg Bissonette, Lalo Davila, Ed Smith, Mark Ford, and Christopher Deane. 
 
Brittany shares her passion for music through teaching: she has taught all over the DFW metroplex, including Boswell High School, Liberty High School, and Pearson Middle School. She is also a current percussion instructor at the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps and Vigilantes Indoor Percussion.
 
Brittany is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Percussive Arts Society. Brittany is a proud endorser of Vic Firth sticks and mallets.