Robert Ewing Houston

Background

Houston, Robert Ewing was born on October 19, 1943 in Newark. Son of Robert E. and Georgia (Stewart) Houston.

Education

Bachelor, N. Texas State University, 1966; M. of Music, U. Miami, 1967; DMA, N. Texas State University, 1980.

Career

Percussion instructor, Virginia Commonwealth U., Richmond, 1971-1972; percussion instructor, E. Texas State University, Commerce, 1972-1980; assistant dean College of Arts and Sciences, E. Texas State University, Commerce, 1981-1983; music department head, E. Texas State University, Commerce, 1983-1989; dean College Arts and Sciences, since 1989. Artist clinician Selmer Company division Ludwig Industries, 1972-1994.

Achievements

• Robert Ewing Houston has been listed as a noteworthy University dean, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President board directors N.E. Texas Symphony Orchestra With United States Navy, 1968-1972. Member Texas Music Educators Association, National Association Jazz Educators, Texas Association Deans of Liberal Arts and Sciences (president since 1995)., Rotary International.

Interests

• Avocation: dog training.

Connections

Married Carol Kozeny, February 19, 1941.

Father:

Robert E. Houston

Mother:

Georgia (Stewart) Houston

Spouse:

Carol Kozeny