Gary Fort Director of Bands Mr. Fort is serving in his 7th year as Director of Bands for New Diana ISD. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and A Masters of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. He has taught for 45 years in East Texas where his bands have earned numerous recognitions and awards. He is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Association of Texas Small School Bands, and the National Association of Military Marching Bands. He is married to Faith Fort and they have three children and eight grandchildren.