Jordan Drake, an alumni of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, is joining Grapevine Middle School from Lake Dallas Middle School where he served as Assistant Director of Bands. His duties include directing the Symphonic Band, assisting the Honors Band, and teaching the beginner brass and flute classes. 

Mr. Drake holds Bachelors degrees in Music Education and Euphonium Performance from the University of North Texas. At UNT, he performed with the Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Brass Band. He was also a member of the North Texas Green Brigade for three years, serving as the baritone Section Leader for two of those years. Alongside his education, Mr. Drake has taught lessons in Frisco ISD and was part of the visual staff for Marcus High School in Lewisville ISD.

Mr. Drake has competed internationally at the Leonard Falcone International Tuba-Euphonium Solo competition in the Young Artists division where he placed 4th. He has also competed at the International Tuba Euphonium Competition with the SuperNova Euphonium Quartet where they earned 2nd place. He has also given recitals with the SuperNova Euphonium Quartet at the Texas Music Educators Association convention and local businesses.

Mr. Drake’s professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, and International Tuba Euphonium Association.

Mr. Drake is a recipient of the 2022 TMEA Collegiate Music Education Award.

When Mr. Drake is not teaching, he enjoys reading, running, playing board games, and spending time with his dog and family.

Caleb Hinz has been an active educator in the DFW area for many years, and is excited to begin his first year as the percussion director for the Grapevine High School band cluster.

Mr. Hinz was born and raised in Texas, where he attended Byron Nelson High School, and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from the University of North Texas. During his time at UNT, Mr. Hinz was able to study with many great percussionists, such as Sandi Rennick, Mark Ford, Stephen Barnes, and the late Christopher Deane. Mr. Hinz has performed with a number of highly regarded collegiate and professional groups such as the UNT Wind Orchestra, the Dallas Metropolitan Winds, The Dallas Brass Band, and the UNT Percussion Ensemble.

As an educator, Mr. Hinz has worked with multiple school districts in the DFW area, including Mesquite ISD, Irving ISD, Keller ISD, and Frisco ISD. Most recently, Mr. Hinz spent the last two years serving as the assistant percussion director for Rock Hill High School, Walnut Grove High School, and Rogers Middle School in Prosper ISD.

Mr. Hinz currently resides in Roanoke, Texas. His Wife, Kaylee, is also an educator, and shares his love of band. They have a 1-year old son who is quickly finding his love of music!