The Schreiner Drum and Bugle Corps seeks to serve Schreiner University in a way that prepares students for meaningful work and purposeful lives in a global society. We aim to develop students’ skills in leadership, discipline, and musical excellence through the art of marching performance. As a proud extension of the Schreiner Institute, we foster the values of teamwork, service, and integrity, preparing students for success in their post-collegiate career paths. The Schreiner Drum and Bugle Corps serves as a symbol of pride and tradition for the university, representing the spirit of honor, dedication, hope, and achievement.

The Schreiner Drum and Bugle Corps was officially established in 2025, although over a year of planning took place before our first season began. The corps was founded at the behest of our esteemed university president, Dr. Charlie McCormick, whose vision was to create a dynamic musical ensemble that seeks to represent and serve the university and the greater Kerrville community. In October of 2024, we were notified that the Schreiner Drum and Bugle Corps would be the fortunate recipients of a very generous grant from the REA Charitable Trust Foundation. Thanks to this incredible gift, we have been able to outfit the corps with the highest quality instruments and uniforms. We look forward to continuing to be a symbol of pride and tradition for the university, while also providing a top-tier musical educational experience.

The Schreiner Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to partner with the following organizations to give our students the best musical and marching experience available:

Brandon Pauley, Director and Coordinator of Schreiner Drum and Bugle Corps

Brandon Pauley is a trumpeter and music teacher hailing from San Antonio, Texas, and is an avid performer in the Hill Country. Pauley is on the faculty at Schreiner University, teaching applied brass, musicology, and ethnomusicology courses. He is also the coordinator and director of the Schreiner Drum and Bugle Corps. Outside of his university obligations, Pauley holds the position of Principal Trumpet with Kerrville’s own Symphony of the Hills.

Pauley earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Texas State University in 2014 and a Master of Music degree from Wichita State University in 2016. Some of his most notable teachers and collaborators include Keith Winking, David Hunsicker, Charles Daval, and Ron Romm. Pauley has worked with a number of renowned musical groups, including the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, the San Antonio Brass Band, the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, the Danville Symphony Orchestra, the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and others. In April of 2023, Pauley was invited to perform Alexander Arutunian’s “Concerto for Trumpet” with Kerrville’s Symphony of the Hills’s finale concert, Orchestral Fire.

Outside of performing and teaching, Pauley is an avid home cook. One of his favorite things to prepare is Texas-style smoked brisket. In his free time, Pauley enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with his wife, Alexis, and their household full of pets.

● Contact: Brandon Pauley, Director and Coordinator of Schreiner Drum and Bugle Corps, 830-792-7459 bpauley@schreiner.edu