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Department Chair, Director of
Bands
Dr. Greg Gruner, Professor and Director of Bands,
received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from New Mexico
State University. He was awarded a Master of Music Education degree
from the Indiana University School of Music, and a Doctor of Arts in
Music degree from the Ball State University School of Music.
Prior to his appointment at USA, Dr. Gruner taught in
the public schools of Missouri and Kentucky for nine years and also
served as the Assistant Director of Bands at Ball State University
for three years. His junior high, high school, and collegiate
ensembles have been recognized consistently for their excellence in
performance at the regional and national levels. Currently, Dr.
Gruner conducts the USA Symphony Band and Pep Band. He also teaches
instrumental conducting and applied low brass.
Dr. Gruner is active in the Music Educators National
Conference, College Band Directors National Association, National
Band Association, and the International Association of Jazz
Educators. He is a Past-President of the Mobile Jazz Festival and
currently serves as the Conductor of the Mobile Pops.
Dr. Gruner remains a popular guest conductor,
adjudicator, clinician, consultant, and composer/arranger for
concert, marching, and jazz bands throughout the United States.
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