Garrett Tucker

gtucker@garlandisd.net
(972) 414-7450, ex. 63049

Mr. Tucker joins GISD as the new Director of Percussion Studies. Prior to his appointment with GISD, Mr. Tucker has taught at Terrell ISD and was also the percussion paraprofessional for the Centennial High School cluster in Frisco, TX. Mr. Tucker has also taught at Richardson ISD, Crandall ISD, and Wylie ISD.

As a performer Mr. Tucker competed in the Drum Corps International World Championships with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps in 2014. He is also associated with the Sherman Symphony, DAAYO, and has performed as an artist for the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC).

Mr. Tucker received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of North Texas where he was able to perform with the UNT Symphony Orchestra, Two O' Clock Steel Band, UNT Percussion Ensemble, Gamelan Ensemble, Afro-Cuban Ensemble, and served as principal percussionist for the UNT Wind Ensemble.

Mr. Tucker enjoys binge watching TV shows, eating Tex-Mex, and playing music in his spare time.