Bob Brooks

Dr. Robert Rankin Brooks is Dean of the College of Arts and Media at Hardin-Simmons University.  He served previously at Hardin-Simmons University in the music faculty and as dean of the College of Fine Arts. He served as dean of the College of Fine Arts and dean of the Graduate School of Ministry at Dallas Baptist University. Dr. Brooks served as the Associate Director of Educational Outreach and then Director of Educational Outreach at The Juilliard School.

Dr. Brooks’ degrees include the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music, Doctor of Musical Arts, and a Professional Internship in Arts Administration. His teaching background encompasses choral studies, conducting, voice, music history, music and worship, musical theatre, arts administration, and music industry. He has also directed numerous choral and instrumental ensembles, musicals, and worship events. Dr. Brooks has worked as a musician and an actor, from the professional stage to higher education to the worship of the church.

Dr. Brooks is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, Texas Choral Directors Association, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Texas Music Educators Association, and Actors Equity Association.