The Newberg Community Band was founded in 2006 by Maestro Richard Elliott. Mr. Elliott is a long time fixture of the Newberg community, having been the Newberg High School band director for 30+ years. Upon his retirement from NHS, he joined the faculty at George Fox University as the Associate Director of Bands.

 

Professional Vita

 

Education:
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music Education – Linfield College
Master of Music with a major in trumpet performance – Illinois Wesleyan University

 

Professional Career:
Seaside public schools – 1966-1968
Newberg Public Schools – 1968-2006
George Fox University – presently
Adjunct Professor: GFU, Linfield College, Lewis & Clark College, Western Oregon University

 

Performance:
Principle Trumpet – Bloomington/Normal (Illinois) Symphony
Principle Trumpet – Salem Concert Band
Principle Trumpet – Chehalem Valley Orchestra

 

Awards:

• Oregon Association of Industries – Excellence in Education

• Portland General Electric – Excellence in Education

• Sudler Foundation – Sousa Legion of Honor

• National Band Association – Citation of Excellence

• Oregon Music Educators Association – Teacher of the Year

• National Association of School Activities Associations – Oregon Music Educator of the Year

• Newberg Chamber of Commerce – Distinguished Service Award

 

Organizations:
Music Educators National Association
Oregon Music Educators Association
Oregon Band Directors Association
National Band Association
Currently active as a clinician/adjudicator in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia