DIRECTORS.
Dr. Emily Saenz is the High School Choir Director at Benbrook Middle-High School in Ft. Worth ISD. Since she began at BMHS, Emily has led her choirs to receive sweepstakes at UIL, and partnered with local ensembles for joint concerts. She regularly clinics choirs around the DFW metroplex, and has presented at national conferences including The Metropolitan Opera Educators Convention, TMEA, TCDA, SWACDA, DCMEA and CEDFA. In 2021 she was awarded "The Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts" for FWISD. Emily served as the Soprano Section leader for the Texas All State SSC at the TMEA Convention in 2023. In 2025, her Treble Chamber Choir “24” performed at the TMEA convention as an Invited Choir.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from The University of Oklahoma, a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance from The University of Louisville, and a Doctorate of Music Arts in Voice from The University of Texas at Austin. In addition to her work as a teacher and conductor, Emily performs both operatic and concert repertoire throughout the DFW metroplex. She lives in Ft. Worth with her husband, Carlos, and their two children.
Jacob Brown is honored to be in his fourth year of teaching and fourth year at Benbrook Middle-High School! After growing up in Aledo, TX, he attended Texas Christian University where he earned his Bachelor of Music Education. In addition to directing the choir programs, Jacob serves as the coach of the drill team at BMHS. Outside of the classroom, he continues to pursue professional opportunities including serving as the Director of Music at Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth, TX as well as coaching competitive club volleyball. He resides in Fort Worth with his fiancee, Mitchell and his dog, Dexter.
Mr. Eric Gipson, Jr. is thrilled to be joining the Benbrook Middle-High School choir program. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Alongside his passion for teaching and singing, Mr. Gipson enjoys music production and recording technology, watching sports, and following motorsports. He lives in Fort Worth with his significant other, Mikaela, who is also a choir director.
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