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Westminster Director of Bands Published in Journal

Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2005

Dr. Tad Greig, director of bands and assistant professor of music at Westminster College, recently had an article, "Getting Started," published in the May issue of the "Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Journal."

"This article discusses both practical and philosophical issues that new instrumental music educators should be prepared for," Greig said.  "It also addresses the philosophical balance between the performance and educational aspects within the common music education position.  This article was generated by what I actually teach in my instrumental methods course."

Greig, who has been with Westminster College since 1995, earned his undergraduate degree from Grove City College, his master's from Youngstown State University, and his Ph.D. from Kent State University.  He is an active guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator throughout the Eastern United States.  In addition to conducting, he is in constant demand as a marching band drill designer.  He has also given lectures and presentations on ensemble rehearsal techniques, literature selection and various topics regarding music education.

Greig is the past president of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Bandmasters Association and a member of the Collegiate Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, Phi Beta Mu, International Trombonists Association, National Brass Society, Music Educators National Conference and the Pennsylvania Music Education Association.  He was also nominated and accepted into the "Who's Who in American Education," and was awarded the "Citation of Excellence" award in music education presented by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.

As a trombonist, Greig currently performs with the Youngstown Fine Arts Brass (Quintet) and the Westminster College Faculty Brass, as well as being a free lance musician throughout the Youngstown and Pittsburgh areas.

Contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrt@westminster.edu for more information.

Dr. Tad Greig