Background
Brooks, Lester Alan was born on May 1, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Leon Odius and Gladys Ivy (Bryan) Brooks.
Brooks, Lester Alan was born on May 1, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Leon Odius and Gladys Ivy (Bryan) Brooks.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1972; M Music Education, University of Southern Mississippi, 1978.
Band director, Carver Senior High School, Montgomery, Alabama, 1972;
band director, Elmore County Bands, Wetumpka, Eclectic, Alabama, 1972-1973;
band director, Goodwyn Junior High School, Montgomery, 1973-1980;
band director, Robert E. Lee High School, Montgomery, 1980-1987;
band director, Mountain Brook (Alabama) High School, since 1987. Choir director Dexter Avenue United Methodist Church, Montgomery, 1973-1980, Highland Gardens Baptist Church, Mongomery, 1980-1987, Dalrida United Methodist Church, Montgomery, 1988, Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, 1988-1989, director bell choir Canterbury United Methodist Church, Mountain Brook, 1989-1992. Director music Christ Church United Methodist, since 1992.
Assistant director, director Alabama All-Star Lions Club Band, since 1986.
Member National Bandmasters Association, Music Educators National Conference, National Association Jazz Educators (president Alabama chapter), Alabama Bandmasters Association (chairman dist.IV, 1982-1984), Lions.
Married Margaret Elizabeth Brannon, March 20, 1971. Children: L. Alan Junior, Lia Ann, Lee Adam.