
Brittany Baptista
Director of Percussion
Brittany Baptista is currently in her third year as the Director of Percussion for Lake Travis ISD, where her mission is to help young musicians lead with empathy, cultivate a lifelong passion for music, and develop a love and curiosity for learning.
She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Percussion Performance and her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas, where she studied extensively under Mark Ford, Paul Rennick, Ed Smith, and Christopher Deane. During her time at UNT, she was involved in classical and contemporary chamber ensembles, symphonic band and orchestra, Gamelan, and the 2 o'clock steel band.
Brittany has performed and presented as a clinician at various events and venues, including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, the Meyerson Symphony Center, and the Summer Percussion Camp & Director Symposium at Texas A&M Commerce. She has also played in concert with various artists, including the Dallas Winds, Steve Smith, Tommy Igoe, Joel Rosenblatt, Gregg Bissonette, Lalo Davila, Ed Smith, Mark Ford, and Christopher Deane.
Texas-born and raised, Brittany is a proud alumni of Hebron High School and has taught all over the DFW metroplex, including Newman Smith High School, Boswell High School, and Frisco Liberty High School. She has previously served as a front ensemble technician at the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps and Vigilantes Indoor Percussion. She is a current staff member at the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps and Girls March.
Brittany is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Percussive Arts Society. She is a proud endorser of Vic Firth and Zildjian. When she isn’t teaching band, Brittany loves to read, rock climb, and spend time with her husband and dog.
