George first served as the summer replacement conductor for the Richardson Community Band during his first summer in Texas in 1977. He was appointed as Director of the Band and conducted his first concert on May 8, 1983. During his tenure as director of the band, the band has grown both in size and popularity. He instituted the band's summer series which has become a favorite summer activity for families across the Metroplex.
George has served as the Director of Fine Arts for the Garland Independent School District since 1997. Prior to assuming this administrative position, he served as a band director in Garland for 18 years. He began his teaching career at Memorial Middle School, moved to the assistant band director position at South Garland High School and served as head band director at Lakeview Centennial High School for 13 years. In 1996 he served as the first band director at Rowlett High School where he co-composed the school's Alma Mater and Fight Song with choir director Danny Baker.
Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master of Music from Southern Methodist University. He is a member of Texas Music Educator Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Texas Music Administrator’s Conference and Phi Beta Mu.
His wife Donna teaches ESL at Bullock Elementary in the Garland ISD and they have two children, Holly and Kyle. |