May 27, 2026
Melissa ISD is thrilled to announce Mr. Cody Alarcon as the new East Cardinal Middle School Head Choir Director for the 2026-27 school year. Mr. Alarcon brings 10 years of educational experience, including the past six years as Associate Director of Choirs at Jasper High School in Plano ISD. Prior to that, he taught at Creekview High School in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Heritage High School in Frisco ISD, Wilson and Robinson Middle Schools in Plano ISD, and Hillwood Middle School in Keller ISD. In addition to his classroom experience, Mr. Alarcon has spent the past fourteen summers serving with the University of North Texas Summer Music Programs and remains actively involved in church music ministry and professional music education organizations. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of North Texas, he has earned numerous honors throughout his career, including Beginning Teacher of the Year at Creekview High School and a PTA Life Membership from the Jasper High School PTSA.
“We could not be more excited to welcome Cody Alarcon to the Melissa Fine Arts family as the new Head Choir Director at East Cardinal Middle School,” shared Melissa ISD Fine Arts Director Jerry Whorton. “Cody brings exceptional talent, passion, and a heart for students, having previously served as Assistant Choir Director at Jasper High School alongside Katie Patel. Their partnership has already proven to be something special, and we are thrilled to reunite this dynamic duo as Cody now leads the ECMS choir program and helps build a seamless path into his mentor’s vision at Melissa High School. The future is incredibly bright for the choir program in Melissa, and we cannot wait to watch Cody inspire, lead, and continue building a culture of excellence, relationships, and student success. Welcome to Team Melissa, Cody!”
Melissa ISD looks forward to the impact Mr. Alarcon will make as he leads the ECMS choir program and inspires the next generation of Cardinal musicians.