Brian David Runnels

Background

Runnels, Brian David was born on June 25, 1957 in Freeport, Texas, United States. Son of Bruce Leland and Billie Jo (Price) Runnels.

Education

Bachelor Music Education, Houston Baptist University, 1981. Master Music, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, 1985. Doctor Musical Arts, University Missouri, Kansas City, 1992.

Career

Associate professor, chair department music Bemidji (Minnesota) State University, 1987-1995. Professor, chair department music Murray (Kentucky) State University, 1995—2005. Dean College Arts and Humanities Houston Baptist University, since 2005.

Assistant conductor Houston Youth Symphony, 1979-1981, Kansas City Civic Orchestra, 1985-1987. Conductor Houston Civic Symphony, since 2006.

Achievements

• Brian David Runnels has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors, vice president for productions Murray Civic Music Association, since 1995. Board directors Kansas City Civic Orchestra, 1985-1987, Headwaters Community Music Center, Bemidji, Minnesota, 1992-1995, Minnesota Alliance for Arts in Education, Minneapolis, 1990-1995. Member College Music Society, Texas Association Deans Liberal Arts and Sciences (secretary), Music Educators National Conference, Texas Music Educators Association, Conductors Guild, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota, Pi Kappa Lambda.

Interests

• Golf, computers, films, music.

Connections

Married V. Beth Latham, February 25, 1978. Children: Emily, Daniel, Betsy.

Father:

Bruce Leland Runnels

Mother:

Billie Jo (Price) Runnels

Spouse:

V. Beth Latham

child:

Betsy Runnels

child:

Emily Runnels

child:

Daniel Runnels