About JazzErieJOHN MARSZALEK Jazz Brunch
Sat., June 7, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., McLane Church
General McLane Band supporters to honor John "M" Marszalek at Jazz Brunch on Saturday June 7, 2014 To order a ticket online: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/communicate/eventtickets.action?auctionId=215813772#.U1cTFSDkVB8.facebook Influenced Thousands. "M", as he is known by his students, has served a long career of 39 years in the General McLane School District as band director. During his tenure, thousands of students have participated in his marching, concert, jazz and other programs, and his influence on local marching, jazz and other performing arts is well known in the community. The brunch will feature several jazz performances by groups comprised of students, alumni and local professionals who have performed with "M" over the years. Brunch Tickets.
Limited tickets are available at $25 each, and include a buffet brunch. After May 24, tickets will be $30. Tickets are available online at: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/communicate/eventtickets.action?auctionId=215813772#.U1cTFSDkVB8.facebook, "M Fund" donation information and weekend event schedules are available at http://gmmusic.net. For media or other inquiries, contact John Huegel at 814-881-2840 or johnhuegel@jhphotomusic.com
John's contributions as an educator, musician, organizer and JazzErie Board member are noted in the brief history below, by former JazzErie Board President Ted Ely.
John was born in McKeesport, PA in 1954. He went to high school at Bishop Boyle Catholic High in Homestead, PA. His father worked in the steel mills in Pittsburgh.
Amazingly, John got a job at General McLane right out of college as band director. He has been band director and has held other teaching posts ever since for a total of 39 years. His wife taught 4th grade in Edinbotro. John and his wife have 3 daughters, all of whom play a musical instrument. JazzErie.
John is currently the co-chair of the Education Committee along with Chuck Lute and is a valuable member of the Board of JazzErie. John is also a member of the Misery Bay Big Band with his wife. John is modest about his accomplishments and only admits to having “a great run of it.” He and his wife plan to travel after his retirement becomes official in June.
by Ted Ely
March 29, 2014
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