Laurette Reynosa, Director
Hi! My name is Laurette Reynosa and I am the Director of Orchestra and Piano at Bellaire High School in Houston, Texas. I also serve as the department chair for fine arts. Under my direction, my orchestras have received many honors, including UIL Sweepstakes and finalists in the TMEA Honor Orchestra Competition. In addition, many of my students have participated in region and state orchestras. During the summer, I am on staff with American Festival for the Arts, an organization that promotes diversity and equality in arts education, a cause that is very near to my heart. I also remain very active as a respected clinician and adjudicator.
A native Texan, my love for music began at age five with piano lessons, followed by joining the school orchestra at age ten. Recognizing the huge impact music had on my life, I decided to dedicate my life to it, and received my degree from the University of Houston in viola performance. After many years of private and public-school teaching, my passion for arts education and advocacy led me to pursue my master's degree in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University. My love for the arts, combined with my skills of organizing, planning, and team management, will help me achieve my goal of becoming a strong arts advocate and promoting arts education for all children.
When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter, and two cats. I love dancing, traveling, eating new food, experiencing new cultures, and web/graphic design. I also enjoy arranging music for my orchestras.
Awards and Recognition
2022 - UIL Sweepstakes
2021 - 3 Members Selected to the All-State Orchestra
2020 - 5 Members Selected to the All-State Orchestra
2019 - UIL Sweepstakes
2019 - 3 Members Selected to the All-State Orchestra
2018 - UIL Sweepstakes
2018 - 3 Members Selected to the All-State Orchestra
2017 - UIL Sweepstakes
2017 - 4 Members Selected to the Texas All-State Orchestra
2017 - TMEA Honor Orchestra Finalist
2016 - 6 Members Selected to the Texas All-State Orchestra
2016 - UIL Sweepstakes
2016 - TMEA Honor Orchestra Finalist
2015 - 5 Members Selected to the Texas All-State Orchestra
2015 - UIL Sweepstakes
2014 - TMEA Honor Orchestra Finalist
2014 - UIL Sweepstakes
2014 - 10 Members Selected to the Texas All-State Orchestra
2013 - TMEA Honor Orchestra Finalist
2013 - 7 Members Selected to the Texas All-State Orchestra