Feb 24 2008
The director
Stephen E. McGrew has been conductor and music director of the Columbus City Concert Band since 1995, succeeding Leslie Gilkey, who had been conductor since 1987.
Steve was director of bands at Seymour High School for 32 years, retiring June 30, 2001. He previously taught at Centerville High School for two years. Steve holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana State University and has studied at Purdue University and Indiana University.
Steve has performed with the Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra, the Columbus City Concert Band, the Schulhaus 4+3 and a local Dixieland band. Steve also writes and edits Bandstand, a column published in the Indiana Music Educator’s Association magazine.
Steve does frequent adjudicating and guest conducting. He is also a clinician for the IMEA Noncompetitive Festivals throughout the state. He and his wife, Jo, who plays saxophone in the band, have four children and one grandson.
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Bob & Lynne said you were in the community band in
Columbus.
My son is getting married Dec. 5th. Do you or anyone in your
band play at weddings. We are looking for 1 or 2 trumpet
players. Thank you.
Debbie Monroe