David Becker
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David Becker is the Head Band Director at Apollo Junior High, where his responsibilities include directing Symphonic Band I, teaching beginner brass classes at Big Springs and Yale Elementary schools, and assisting all other junior high band classes. This is Mr. Becker's twentieth year of teaching and sixteenth year at Apollo Junior High. Under his direction, the bands at Apollo have consistently earned Superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest as well as numerous local festivals. Prior to coming to Apollo, Mr. Becker served for four years as Assistant Band Director at Mesquite High School where he led the Jazz Ensemble and assisted with the Wind Ensemble and the Mighty Maroon Marching Band.
Mr. Becker graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Music Education, studying conducting with Kevin Sedatole and Barry Kraus and trumpet with Wiff Rudd and Barry Hopper. While at Baylor, he played in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Band, was a two-time trumpet section leader of the Golden Wave Band, and in the fall of 2005 was one of two undergraduate staff assistants of the Golden Wave Band. Mr. Becker was fortunate to complete his student teaching assignment at Flower Mound High School with Rob Myers and Shadow Ridge Middle School with Mike Brown in Lewisville ISD.
In 2015, Mr. Becker earned his Master of Music in Music Education degree at Southern Methodist University. While at SMU, Mr. Becker was fortunate to study with Lynne Jackson, Brian Merrill, Sarah Allen and Tom Tunks. Mr. Becker loves spending time with his wife Heather, who is a band director at Hudson Middle School in Sachse, and his two sons, Benjamin and Andrew. He also enjoys traveling, reading, and listening to great music.
[email protected] │ 469-593-8010
David Becker is the Head Band Director at Apollo Junior High, where his responsibilities include directing Symphonic Band I, teaching beginner brass classes at Big Springs and Yale Elementary schools, and assisting all other junior high band classes. This is Mr. Becker's twentieth year of teaching and sixteenth year at Apollo Junior High. Under his direction, the bands at Apollo have consistently earned Superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest as well as numerous local festivals. Prior to coming to Apollo, Mr. Becker served for four years as Assistant Band Director at Mesquite High School where he led the Jazz Ensemble and assisted with the Wind Ensemble and the Mighty Maroon Marching Band.
Mr. Becker graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Music Education, studying conducting with Kevin Sedatole and Barry Kraus and trumpet with Wiff Rudd and Barry Hopper. While at Baylor, he played in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Band, was a two-time trumpet section leader of the Golden Wave Band, and in the fall of 2005 was one of two undergraduate staff assistants of the Golden Wave Band. Mr. Becker was fortunate to complete his student teaching assignment at Flower Mound High School with Rob Myers and Shadow Ridge Middle School with Mike Brown in Lewisville ISD.
In 2015, Mr. Becker earned his Master of Music in Music Education degree at Southern Methodist University. While at SMU, Mr. Becker was fortunate to study with Lynne Jackson, Brian Merrill, Sarah Allen and Tom Tunks. Mr. Becker loves spending time with his wife Heather, who is a band director at Hudson Middle School in Sachse, and his two sons, Benjamin and Andrew. He also enjoys traveling, reading, and listening to great music.
Jenna Lenhard
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Jenna Lenhard serves as an Assistant Band Director at Apollo Junior High School. Her responsibilities include teaching 6th grade beginning brass classes, conducting the Symphonic II Band, and assisting with the Symphonic I and Concert Bands. Prior to joining the Apollo Band in 2025, Ms. Lenhard served as the Assistant Director for the Killian Middle School Band in Lewisville ISD. Under her direction, the Killian Symphonic Band earned consistent UIL Sweepstakes, was named a Citation of Excellence Winner by the Foundation for Music Education, and was awarded the Medal of Distinction by the Global Initiative for Talented Students. In 2024, the National Band Association designated the Killian Band a Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award Winner.
Ms. Lenhard graduated cum laude from Baylor University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education. While at Baylor, Ms. Lenhard studied French Horn with Professors Jeffery Powers and Paul Capehart, performing with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Band. Ms. Lenhard was also a member of the Courtside Players and served on the leadership team for the Golden Wave Band.
Ms. Lenhard is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association. In her free time, Ms. Lenhard enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and eating Chick-fil-A!
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Jenna Lenhard serves as an Assistant Band Director at Apollo Junior High School. Her responsibilities include teaching 6th grade beginning brass classes, conducting the Symphonic II Band, and assisting with the Symphonic I and Concert Bands. Prior to joining the Apollo Band in 2025, Ms. Lenhard served as the Assistant Director for the Killian Middle School Band in Lewisville ISD. Under her direction, the Killian Symphonic Band earned consistent UIL Sweepstakes, was named a Citation of Excellence Winner by the Foundation for Music Education, and was awarded the Medal of Distinction by the Global Initiative for Talented Students. In 2024, the National Band Association designated the Killian Band a Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award Winner.
Ms. Lenhard graduated cum laude from Baylor University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education. While at Baylor, Ms. Lenhard studied French Horn with Professors Jeffery Powers and Paul Capehart, performing with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Band. Ms. Lenhard was also a member of the Courtside Players and served on the leadership team for the Golden Wave Band.
Ms. Lenhard is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association. In her free time, Ms. Lenhard enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and eating Chick-fil-A!
Rylee Grimes
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Rylee Grimes is in her first year of teaching and will be leading the Concert and Intermediate Bands, teaching beginner classes and assisting with Symphonic Bands I and II. Ms. Grimes graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor in Music Education in 2025. During her time at TCU, she studied clarinet under Dr. Corey Mackey and performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, TCU Clarinet Choir, and the Horned Frog Marching Band. Additionally, she served as a saxophone section leader and a drum major in the TCU Horned Frog Marching Band. Ms. Grimes was a part of the TCU Clarinet Choir performances at the Midwest Clinic in 2023, TMEA in 2023, and the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest in 2022. She completed her student teaching at Central Junior High with Jacob Groening and Trinity High School with Christopher Kanicki in Hurst-Euless Bedford Independent School District.
Ms. Grimes was a recipient of the College of Fine Arts Academic and Creative Excellence Award at Texas Christian University and is affiliated with Texas Music Educators Association, Women Band Directors International, and Kappa Kappa Psi. Ms. Grimes enjoys traveling and being with friends and family. She is excited to start her first year of teaching with the Apollo and Berkner team!
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Rylee Grimes is in her first year of teaching and will be leading the Concert and Intermediate Bands, teaching beginner classes and assisting with Symphonic Bands I and II. Ms. Grimes graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor in Music Education in 2025. During her time at TCU, she studied clarinet under Dr. Corey Mackey and performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, TCU Clarinet Choir, and the Horned Frog Marching Band. Additionally, she served as a saxophone section leader and a drum major in the TCU Horned Frog Marching Band. Ms. Grimes was a part of the TCU Clarinet Choir performances at the Midwest Clinic in 2023, TMEA in 2023, and the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest in 2022. She completed her student teaching at Central Junior High with Jacob Groening and Trinity High School with Christopher Kanicki in Hurst-Euless Bedford Independent School District.
Ms. Grimes was a recipient of the College of Fine Arts Academic and Creative Excellence Award at Texas Christian University and is affiliated with Texas Music Educators Association, Women Band Directors International, and Kappa Kappa Psi. Ms. Grimes enjoys traveling and being with friends and family. She is excited to start her first year of teaching with the Apollo and Berkner team!