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Mr. Russell Balusek

Mr. Russell Balusek is a 1998 graduate of East Bernard High School.  After high school, he attended Wharton County Junior College before transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University where he earned his bachelor's degree in Music Education.  He studied trombone under Dr. Deb Scott.  After his graduation, Mr. Balusek was the Junior High Director in Sealy for 6 years before becoming the Director of Bands for Sealy ISD.  

In 2016, Mr. Balusek and his family moved to Edna where he has spent the last 6 1/2 years as Director of Bands for Edna ISD.  The bands have earned numerous sweepstakes trophies and been Area Finalist for marching band multiple times.  In 2023, the Edna High School band was a State Semifinalist in the TMEA Honor Band competition.

He lives with his beautiful wife Briana and children Addison and Preston.  He is a member of the Victoria Jazz Ensemble, Texas Music Educators Association, Association of Texas Small School Bands, American School Band Directors Association, and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association.  He is an avid fan of the Houston Astros and a live music aficionado.