Gary W. Runsten

Background

Runsten, Gary W. was born on May 24, 1948 in Modesto, California, United States. Son of Verner L. and Ruth E. Runsten.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, 1970; Master of Music, University of Michigan, 1971.

Career

Instrumental music instructor, Modesto (California) City Schools, since 1971; chairman secondary music, Modesto (California) City Schools, since 1976. Chairman performing arts Johansen H.S., Modesto, since 1992. Managing director ValleyFever Drum and Bugle Corps, Modesto, 1979-1993, president of the board directors, 1984-1993.

Board directors Drum Corps West, 14 western states, 1980-1987, president 1981-1986. Board directors Drum Corps International, Chicago, 1981-1985. Board directors Western Scholastic Marching Band Conference, since 1982, president 1994-1997.

Coordinator Control Valley Guard Circuit, Control California, since 1981.

Achievements

• Gary W. Runsten has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member California Music Educators Association (board directors Bay section 1974-1976), California Band Dirs. Association, University of Michigan Alumni Association (officer California Control Valley chapter since 1987).

Connections

Married August, 1969 (divorced February, 1988). Children: Tricia, Jeffrey.

Father:

Verner L. Runsten

Mother:

Ruth E. Runsten

Spouse:

August

child:

Jeffrey Runsten

child:

Tricia Runsten