Mr. Bruce Weaver (right) is presented his award by PMEA District 7 President Rodney Miller at the District 7 Upper Band Festival concert on January 12, 2002 at Shippensburg High School.
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Rodney
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Mr. Bruce Weaver (right) is presented his award by PMEA District 7 President Rodney Miller at the District 7 Upper Band Festival concert on January 12, 2002 at Shippensburg High School.
Bruce Weaver received the PMEA District 7 Distinguished Service Award on January 12, 2002 at the District 7 Upper Band Festival concert which was held at Shippensburg High School, Shippensburg, PA. Presenting the award was Rodney S. Miller, PMEA District 7 President.
Mr. Weaver retired in 1993 after 35 years as a music educator in the Palmyra Area School District. During his tenure at Palmyra, he taught elementary, junior high and high school instrumental music and choral music. During the last 15 years of his career, he served as director of the Palmyra Area High School Concert Band, Marching Band, Chorus and Jazz Band and was also chair of the Music Department.
His service to PMEA District 7 as Band/Orchestra Audition Chair commenced in 1972 and ended in 1993 following his retirement from the teaching profession. During his 21-year tenure as District 7 Band/Orchestra Audition Chair, Mr. Weaver earned the respect and admiration of the participating music educators and student musicians. His excellent organizational skills, sense of humor and high level of professionalism provided District 7 with many years of outstanding leadership and service.
In addition to his career as a music educator, Mr. Weaver was active as a conductor and performing musician. He served as choir director at Trinity UCC in Palmyra for 16 years. As a trumpet player, he has performed with the Bainbridge Concert Band, The Nomads dance orchestra, Don Peebles Big Band and the New Holland Band.
Mr. Weaver is currently employed on a part time basis by Loser's Music Store in Lebanon, PA and enjoys traveling with his wife RuthAnn. His family also includes sons Michael, David and Eric Weaver.
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