Ethan Gula is enthusiastic about returing to Ronald Thornton Middle School as the Assistant Band Director! Mr. Gula conducts the Symphonic Band, assists with the Honors Band and Concert Band, and teaches Beginner Tuba/Euphonium, Oboe/Bassoon, Clarinet, and Saxophone Classes.

Mr. Gula Graduated from the University of Houston in May 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Music Education! Go Coogs! While at the University of Houston, Mr. Gula was a member of the Symphonic Winds and Chamber Orchestra groups. He also was a member and officer in the UH chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, National Music Fraternity. He studied clarinet and bass clarinet under Chester Rowell.

Mr. Gula is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmaster's Association.

Some of his favorite things are his dog Callie, the color green, elephants, practicing his clarinet, rock climbing, and baking in his free time.