NBISD names Holt as new band director, Melton retires

The retirement of the current band director means a changing of the guard for the New Boston High School Stride with Pride Military Marching Band.

“It’s going to be fun, but there’s a challenge for sure. They are some big shoes to fill. But who’s on the podium isn’t the band. The band, the tradition is the kids,” Aaron Holt said.

Holt was announced as the newest director of bands to fill the void left with the upcoming retirement of Charlie Melton. Holt will take the reins for the 20252026 season. He joined the band director family in 2009 when he was hired to direct the seventh grade band. He became the assistant director at the high school in 2019.