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William Galvin (Washington, PA) William Galvin is the former Director of Instrumental Studies and Music Department Chair for the Trinity Area School District. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Morehead State University (Kentucky) and Master of Music Education degree from Duquesne University. Mr. Galvin has been awarded the National Band Association’s Citation of Excellence and the Citation of Excellence presented by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. During his tenure at Trinity High School, Mr. Galvin’s ensembles earned 28 Superior Ratings and eight consecutive Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association Class Championships. His ensembles performed for numerous Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) State Conferences, the Music Educators National Conference Eastern Division Conference, and Music for All National Festivals.
Mr. Galvin is a Music for All Educational Consultant, coordinator of the Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, and conductor of the Washington (PA) Symphony Chamber Orchestra. He has served on the board of directors of the Washington Symphony Orchestra, as a member of the Music for All Advisory Board, as a past president of the Washington County Music Educators Association, a past PMEA District President, and a former chair of the PMEA Music Booster Affiliate.
In his retirement Mr. Galvin continues to be active as a consultant, speaker, and guest conductor. He and his wife, Connie, have two children: Shawn, a professional musician, and Amy, a registered physical therapist. They are the proud grandparents of grandson, Brendan, and granddaughters Nora and Maggie.
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