Rodney S. Miller Distinguished Service Award

MR. JAMES STEWART


Mr. James Stewart

Jim Stewart was awarded the Distinguished Service Award in 2003.

Jim received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1952. He taught briefly in the Chestnut Ridge School District in Bedford County, was drafted and served in the Army as a regimental organist, taught in Sharpsville in the 1960’s, directed the chorus and taught at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School from 1965 until his retirement in 1990.

He served as president of District 7, when it was the Southern District, from 1971 to 1972. He served as vice-president of PMEA from 1972 to 1974. He became the president of PMEA from 1974 to 1976. During this time he provided the leadership for two state conferences. He served a second term from 1990 to 1992 and guided two more conferences.

Jim is most proud of being part of the changes that occurred during terms in office. Changes were made in the District 7 Band and Orchestra tryout procedures. When he was PMEA president, changes were made as to how the state conferences were organized. Jim is also proud of his work on the National Coalition and the Pennsylvanian Alliance for the Arts, two advocacy groups that assisted in saving and promoting art and music.

 

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