Harris Brinson

Professor Harris Brinson is Director of Bands Emeritus at Angelo State University. In 1997, he retired from ASU after serving as Director of Bands for twenty-three years. Prior to this appointment, he was Director of Instrumental Music for the Pampa, TX public schools. He is a graduate of West Texas A & M University with a bachelor and masters degree in music education. He served as a Texas Band Director for thirty-two years during which time he was very active as a conductor, clinician and adjudicator throughout the United States and abroad. He served as president of the Texas Bandmasters Association, President of the Texas (alpha) chapter of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Association as well as International President of the organization. He is a charter member of the Texas Music Adjudicators Association and an elected member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. He was recognized as the Angelo State Outstanding Retired Faculty member in 2001 and was also selected as the Texas Bandmaster of the Year. In 2004, he was honored to be elected to the Texas Bandmaster Hall of Fame. Currently, Professor Brinson is active in the band uniform business and in association with Stanbury Uniforms as a Regional Manager for sales and design. His company HB Enterprises, provides band accessories and uniforms to musical groups throughout Texas. In addition to his business involvement, he remains active as a clinician and adjudicator.