Mr. Travis Pardee is the Director of Bands at Foothill High School where he conducts the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, teaches Music Appreciation and guides all aspects of the FHS band program.

Prior to his appointment at Foothill High School, Mr. Pardee attended Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas where he received the Bachelor's Degree in Music Education (BME) as well as the Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance (BM - Saxophone). While at WSU Mr. Pardee studied conducting with Dr. Victor Markovich, Jay Decker, and Michael Palmer. As a saxophonist, Pardee appeared with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and studied with Jean Lansing and Tom Fowler. Mr. Pardee studied voice with Linda Starkey, Vernon Yenne, and Ronald Boudreaux in addition to serving as the Assistant Choral Director of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Wichita, KS.

In 2002, Mr. Pardee completed the Master's Degree in Instrumental Conducting (MM) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While at UNLV Mr. Pardee served as a graduate assistant with the Music Department where he had conducting opportunities with the world renowned UNLV Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Community Concert Band, Brass Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, and Percussion Ensembles. Mr. Pardee studied conducting with Professor Thomas G. Leslie and Takayoshi Tad Suzuki. As a saxophonist, Mr. Pardee was the Principal Saxophone with the UNLV Wind Orchestra and also performed in the Jazz Ensemble I.