Teacher Bio

Jordan Barker is currently an Assistant Band Director at Pearland High School in Pearland, Texas. He is fortunate to direct the Concert Band and Prep Band.

Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Mr. Barker graduated Cum Laude from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education where he studied with David Bertman, Cory Meals, Dana Pradervand, Cameron Kubos, and Mark Hughes. While at UH, he performed with the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band under David Bertman, and served extensively with the Spirit of Houston Marching Band as a member, section leader, and eventually arranger.

Mr. Barker was a member of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, where he was in the trumpet section from 2016-2018. He has recently served on the Brass Staff, and on the Design Team as a Production Assistant.

Mr. Barker’s professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educator’s Association, Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity, and the American Society of Composers, Arrangers, and Publishers. Outside of teaching, he is also an active arranger/composer. Mr. Barker lives in Pearland, Texas with his rescue dog, Lucy.

Degrees and Certifications

Degrees:

University of Houston - Bachelors in Instrumental Music Education

Certifications:

EC-12 Music

Contact Information

Email: barkerj@pearlandisd.org

School Phone: 281-997-7445

Class Schedule

1st Period: Cadet Band
2nd Period: Prep Band
3rd Period: Conference
4th Period: Concert Band
5th Period: Wind Ensemble
Lunch: C Lunch
6th Period: Symphonic Band/Guard
7th Period: Planning/Guard

Conference Period

9:03am - 9:51am

Tutorials

Sectionals will be assigned in the spring semester

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