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Dr. Frank J. Grzych was appointed Chair and Professor of the Department of Music at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in July 2007. Prior to his appointment at ETSU he served as Chair, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas.
He comes to ETSU after a distinguished career in
the United States Air Force and as a music educator at the public
school and university levels. While in the Air Force, Dr.
Grzych, a retired Air Force officer, held numerous conducting
positions including that of Associate Conductor and Vice Commander
of the Air Force’s premier music organization, The United
States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants, Washington, DC.
Degrees:
Bachelor of Music Education - Western Illinois University
Master of Arts - Western Illinois University
Doctor of Musical Arts - The Catholic University of America
Primary Teaching Responsibilities
MUSC 1030 - Introduction to Music
MUSC 1400 - Music Fundamentals
MUSC 3570 - Introduction to Conducting
MUSC 4580 - Organization and Administration of Instrumental Music
Professional Affiliations:
The Conductors Guild
Music Educators National Conference
Tennessee Music Educators Association
East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association
National Band Association
Honoraries:
Phi Kappa Lambda
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Kappa Kappa Psi