Jason Russell
Associate Director, Director of Percussion, Jazz
email: jason.russell@pfisd.net

Jason Scott Russell directs the Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Fall and Winter Drumlines, as well as coordinates and teaches percussion for all Connally Bands.

Under Russell’s direction, both the CHS Symphonic Band and Jazz Band have received numerous first division ratings and awards. Additionally, the Connally Marching Percussion Ensemble has won two TCGC (Percussion Scholastic A) silver medals and six TCGC (Percussion Scholastic A) championships.

This is Russell's th year teaching, all of which have been at CHS. He is a graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Music Education and a Master’s of Music Education. He is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Band Masters Association, the Percussive Arts Society, and Who’s Who of American Teachers.

Mr. Russell, his wife, Tricia, and son, Christian welcomed twins, Mary and Luke, into their family in April of 2012. He enjoys movies, reading, and is a diehard Green Bay Packers fan.