Orchestra Directors

Brian Eaton, Director of Orchestras

Mr. Eaton has taught at Clark for 13 years.  Prior to teaching here, he was an orchestra director at Wilkinson Middle School in Mesquite, Tx for three years.  He has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master's in Music Education from UTA as well.  Mr. Eaton has been playing the viola for 28 years and has performed with several regional symphonies in the area.  He also serves regularly as a judge for UIL Solo & Ensemble contests as well as Concert and Sight-reading evaluations.

Mr. Eaton lives in Plano with his wife, Amber, and two children - Olivia and Owen.  Outside of teaching and performing Mr. Eaton enjoys cooking and woodworking!  He is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Music Adjudicators Association.  

Christine Aeschbacher, Associate Director of Orchestras

 Mrs. Aeschbacher has taught orchestra for six years in Plano ISD. She will be a split assistant between Schimelpfenig Middle School in the morning and Clark in the afternoon. She has a Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University. Mrs. Aeschbacher has played the violin for 24 years. Right out of college, She had a large private violin and viola studio, taught sectionals and masterclasses, and performed as a professional violinist and violist in orchestras, musical theatre pit orchestras, and at churches in the Dallas area.

Mrs. Aeschbacher lives in Garland with her husband, Austin, and her two children - Lincoln and Ellie. Some of her favorite hobbies are reading, travelling, and baking cookies! She is excited to continue into her 6th year teaching wonderful orchestra students!

Director Contact Information

Orchestra Office # - (469) 752-7291

Brian Eaton - brian.eaton@pisd.edu

Christine Aeschbacher - christine.aeschbach@pisd.edu