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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.

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