Dr. R. Tad Greig,
assistant professor of music and director of bands at Westminster College,
earned his Ph.D. in music education from Kent State University in December.
Greig’s research within the field of music education focused on selection criteria and the educational aspects of band music selection.
Greig’s time at Westminster is split between directing instrumental groups and the classroom. He is director of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Titan Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and is coordinator of Chamber Ensembles. Greig teaches “Instrumental Methods,” “Band Literature,” and “Instrumental Conducting.” He also gives lessons on the trombone and euphonium, and has student teacher supervision duties.
Greig is also active as a guest conductor and adjudicator throughout the Eastern United States. He is a trombonist with the Youngstown Fine Arts Brass Quintet, as well as a member of the Westminster College Faculty Brass. He is a member of the Collegiate Band Directors National Association, National Brass Society, International Trombonist Association, Music Educations National Conference, International Trombonist Association, PMEA State Adjudication List Chairman, Curriculum and Instruction Representative for District Five, Phi Beta Mu, and member and past president of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Bandmasters Association. He was also the recipient of the “Citation of Excellence” teaching award in 1999.
Greig received his undergraduate degree from Grove City College, and his master’s from Youngstown State University. He resides in Mercer with his wife, Tina, and two sons, David and Devin.
For more information, contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrt@westminster.edu.
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is ranked among national leaders in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Guide to America’s Best Colleges, and is the most affordable national liberal arts college in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of “The Best 351 Colleges” by The Princeton Review, and was recognized by The Templeton Guide as a “Character Building College.”
Nearly 1,600 students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated
faculty, while choosing from 40 majors and nearly 100 organizations on
the New Wilmington, Pa. campus.