Teacher Information

Phone: (281) 327-0113 -- Room I-101
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
D.M.A. University of Missouri-Kansas City M.M. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.M.E. Houston Baptist University
Brian Runnels
I joined the faculty at George Bush HS in 2014 as Director of Orchestras. The orchestra program at BHS includes 4 ensembles: Symphony (varsity), Sinfonia, Camerata, and Academy. I enjoy many types of music and am an active performer in the Houston area.
Prior to this I taught for 24 years in universities in Minnesota, Kentucky, and Texas where in addtion to teaching I was an administrator at the department chair, program director, and dean level. I have been teaching middle school and high school level since 2010.
I am the Music Director of the Houston Civic Symphony and part-time minister of music at First Baptist Church in Rosenberg.
Teacher Schedule
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Period 1: ConferencePeriod 2: Orchestra - AcademyPeriod 3: Orchestra - SinfoniaPeriod 4: Orchestra - CamerataPeriod 5: Orchestra - SymphonyPeriod 6: Middle schoolsPeriod 7: Middle schools
Teacher Tutorial Schedule
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Office phone - 281-327-0113 Room - I-101Tutorials: Monday through Friday 6:45-7:15 am; Tuesday & Thursday 2:45-3:20 pm by appointmentAfter school rehearsal schedule is available for orchestra students and parents by logging in to www.charmsoffice.com.Students are welcome to the orchestra room as early as 6:45 a.m. each morning.I am happy to work with students individually and in groups to coach specific pieces of music, work on technique, practice and drill, or any other help with orchestra. Please take advantage of this opportunity!