James Stockwell, a recently retired band director, is originally from Benavides, Texas but now resides in Edinburg, Texas. He began playing the piano at a young age and pursued his musical career while attending Texas A&M University in Kingsville where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. James taught for thirty years in several school districts including Falfurrias, La Joya, Weslaco and Edinburg CISD. Although James is currently a member of Noe’ Pro and the Band, he has also performed with other local groups such as, Cris Sandoval, Beto Leal, Waley Almendarez, and La Orquesta Universal. James also toured with Nelson Ed from Brazil back in 1983. James is an extremely talented piano player and continues to enjoy performing with Noe’ Pro and his Band at functions throughout South Texas.