At Barton Hills, all sixth-grade students have the opportunity to participate in band or orchestra. We feel that band and orchestra are important opportunities for sixth graders to get involved in music and expand their musical horizons. Through band or orchestra, students can gain valuable teamwork skills, encourage creative expression, and foster a life-long appreciation of music.
In addition, participating in ensemble activities teaches students life skills such as responsibility, discipline, time management and cooperation. Furthermore, band and orchestra promote an increased understanding of music theory, which helps develop analytical and problem-solving skills. This is beneficial for academic subjects outside of the music world.
Payton McIntyre
Orchestra Teacher
payton.mcintyre@austinisd.org| 512-414-2013
Ms. McIntyre has been an orchestra instructor for 1.5 years and this is her first year at Barton Hills. She graduated from Texas State University with a BM in Music Education and a Jazz minor. She has performed with Texas State University singers, VocaLibre, Texas State Jazz Combos, The Texas State Symphony Orchestra, both as a vocalist and violist. She has also performed at SXSW with her band the Ooey Gooeys and at the Circuit of the Americas with the band Foreigner.
Outside of music, Ms. McIntyre is an avid long-distance runner, competing in more than 4 half marathons and one full marathon race. She is also a regular rock climber and can be found at Crux, ABP, the greenbelt or Reimer's Ranch 3-4 days a week. Her favorite living organism is her long haired cat, Moose, and her favorite video game is The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild.
Sedric Pinkney
Band Teacher
secric.pinkney@austinisd.org| 512-414-2013
Mr. Pinkey has been a band instructor with AISD for 27 years and this is his first year at Barton Hills. He grew up in Tyler, Texas and attended UT Austin where he was a member of the Longhorn Band. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his son Christian and taking his dogs on long walks. He has a German Shepherd (Sam) and a Siberian Husky (June). He also enjoys biking, listening to live music, camping, fishing, working on cars, spending time with family, and cheering on the Longhorns.