About the Band Staff

Mr. Nicholas Bretzke

Email: BRETZKEN@pearlandisd.org

Mr. Nicholas Bretzke is enjoying his first year of teaching at Pearland Junior High South and Jamison Middle School. Mr. Bretzke attended the University of Houston, where he was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Opera Orchestra, and the Spirit of Houston Marching Band. He also performed at music festivals in Vancouver, Canada, and Johnson City, Tennessee. He is very excited to be working in Pearland ISD and is looking forward to making great music! 

Outside of school, Mr. Bretzke loves to play sports such as football, ultimate frisbee, and soccer with his friends. He is also an active musician in community bands and his church band. He loves to go to baseball games whenever he can and is a big fan of the 'Stros! Mr. Bretzke also loves to try new food and is always looking for a great bite to eat in the Houston area.

Mr. Bretzke's favorite food is tacos and loves to drink boba tea. Although he doesn't watch many tv shows, he's always looking for his next favorite movie!

GO BAND!

Mr. Dennis Pena

Email: Penada@pearlandisd.org 

Mr. Pena graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2022 and spent a couple of years in Aldine ISD

before moving to Pearland ISD. This will be his third year teaching. 

Mr. Pena's primary instrument is clarinet and enjoys playing it professionally. He plays in The Sugar Land Winds and The Spring ISD Alumni community bands. Mr. Pena has performed at many conventions like The Midwest Clinic, TMEA and TBA twice.

During his free time, Mr. Pena likes to play video games, watch sports, go to the gym and find new restaurants with his friends. Mr. Pena's favorites includes Cookies and Cream ice cream, his mom's homemade pupusas and all Houston teams (GO STROS). Mr. Pena likes to relax on the weekends and watch a good football or soccer game. 

If Mr. Pena was not a band director, he would choose to be a meteorologist.