ABA All-State 2006 Clinicians
Patricia Garren Junior High Band
Patricia Garren received her Bachelors and Masters degree in music from East Carolina University.
Her instrumental teaching career began in Asheville, North Carolina where she directed the concert and symphonic bands at Asheville Junior High until her retirement in June, 1991. The Asheville Junior High School Symphonic Bands commissioned pieces for band by three composers and performed for numerous band associations and conventions including the prestigious Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. They were also the first recipient of the "Sudler Cup", a national award presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation recognizing Junior High Band programs of special merit in the United States and Canada. During her career Pat served the music profession in many state and regional offices and was recognized nationally for her accomplishments. She received the "Citation of Merit",
"Scroll of Excellence" and "Silver Baton" awards from Women Band Directors International, Tau Beta Sigma's "Outstanding Service to Music" award, was a two time recipient of the "Citation of Excellence" from the National Band Association and the "Award of Excellence" from the North Carolina Bandmasters Association.
She also received the
"Legion of Honor"from Bandworld Magazine and the John Philip Sousa Foundation. Pat has conducted All State/Honors Bands in NC(2), SC(4), LA, GA(3), AL(2) and Oregon. She has also served as an adjudicator, clinician and lecturer throughout the United States and Canada. In 1979, Pat became the Founding Director and Conductor of the Asheville Community Band. Upon her retirement from this organization in 1996, the band members appointed her Director Emeritus and created the Patricia L. Garren Music Education Scholarship to be given annually to a student pursuing a degree in Instrumental Music. In appreciation for her achievements and contributions to music education, Pat was given an Honorary Life Membership in the North Carolina Music Educators Association and was presented the "Distinguished Alumni Award" from the School of Music at East Carolina University. She has just been selected for the 2006 induction into the North Carolina Bandmaster's Hall of Fame. She is married to William (Bill) R. Garren, a retired nurseryman. In their leisure time they enjoy traveling and playing golf. Pat is also an avid bridge and tennis player as well as a certified USTAumpire. She received the SC Tennis Association's "Tennis Umpire of the Year" award for 2005.
AMEA Committee Chairs: Hall of Fame - Lacey Powell
Government Relations - Darry Pilkington
Jazz Education - Randall Key Public Relations - Doug Farris Research - Dianne Orlofsky Technology - Shirley Ellison Membership - Rob Lyda Tri-M - Jed Smart
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