Matt Bell
Head Band Director
Head Band Director
Matt Bell is in his third year as the Head Band Director at Brookside Intermediate in CCISD. Mr. Bell teaches the beginner Woodwind classes, assists the Symphonic Band, and leads the Wind Ensemble.
Mr Bell is passionate about helping young musicians build confidence, develop leadership skills, and experience the power in working toward a common goal. He believes the band hall is about more than music—it's where students learn perseverance, teamwork, and the value of consistent effort. Great things happen when students discover what they're capable of.
Mr. Bell earned his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Houston and his Master of Music Education from Tarleton State University. Every day, Mr. Bell strives to create an environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow.
At the heart of everything he does is family. Mr. Bell and his wife, Kristi, are proud parents of their children Katherine and Alexander. They remind him daily that the greatest success isn't found in individual achievement, but in helping others reach their full potential.
"Music can change the world because it can change people." — Bono
Assistant Band Director
Eric Wilson is entering his second year as the Assistant Band Director at Brookside Intermediate School in CCISD. Mr. Wilson teaches the beginner Brass classes, assists with the Wind Ensemble, and leads the Symphonic Band.
Mr. Wilson graduated from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston in 2025 with a degree in Music Education. At the Moores School, he studied Euphonium with teachers Danny Vinson, Phillip Freeman, and Dr. Kevin Fenske. He performed with the Cougar Brass Basketball Band, Spirit of Houston Marching Band, and was a principal player in premiere musical ensembles at UH including the University of Houston Symphonic Winds and Wind Ensemble. Mr. Wilson actively performed and competed with his Euphonium Quartet, 'Houston BBQ' who earned 1st place in the 2024 South-Central Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conference Chamber Music Competition. Outside of UH, Mr. Wilson was a performing member of the 2022 Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, and is an active member of Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) and Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) .