Stephen E. McGrew has been conductor and music director of the Columbus City Concert Band since 1995, succeeding Leslie Gilkey, who had been conductor from 1987.
Steve was Director of Bands at Seymour High School for 32 years until retiring June 30, 2001. He previously taught at Centerville High School for 2 years. Mr. McGrew holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees from Indiana State University and has also studied at Purdue University and Indiana University.
Mr. McGrew has performed with the Columbus (IN) Philharmonic Orchestra, the Columbus City Concert Band, and the Schoolhouse 4 + 3, a local Dixieland Band. Steve also writes and edits Bandstand, a column published in the Indiana Music Educator's Association magazine.
Steve does frequent adjudicating and guest conducting. He is also a clinician for the IMEA Non-Competitive Festivals throughout the state.
Steve and his wife Jo are the parents of four children - Chris, Jay, Ellen and Mindy.