Music Educator · Arranger · Steel Drum Specialist
Brian Gresh spent 35 years in public schools as a music educator. He finished his career as an Elementary Music Teacher for the Harbor Creek School District. Prior to this, he has been the Director of Bands at Rocky Grove Middle High School (PA), Corry Area Middle High School (PA), Coudersport Area Middle-High School (PA), Sheffield Area Middle-High School (PA) and Buckingham County High School (VA). During his career, he has always been involved in every level of instruction of Band Programs from Elementary through Secondary.
Brian is the director for the Flagship Steel Drum Band - an adult community steel drum band located in Erie. He is on staff for the Erie Jr-Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the Penn-West Edinboro Marching Band. He is the Assistant Director for the Gem City Concert Band. He has been on the staff and at one point the Director for the Mercyhurst University Marching Band, Laker Pride. He has previously guest conducted the IU-9 Junior Band. He also has presented workshops on literature for Jazz Ensembles as well as music for Solo & Ensembles, and Concert Band. He loves teaching all areas of instrumental music, from Concert Band, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Bands, to Small Ensembles. He has started and directed numerous Steel Drum Ensembles during his teaching career. In his free time, Brian enjoys arranging music, playing trombone in various ensembles and musicals, playing board games and cards, and doing woodworking.
Brian and his wife Penny and their dogs Bella and Bailey live in Erie, PA. They have two daughters, Kayla and the late Nicole, and are the proud grandparents of Sophia, Miles and Emily, who are a large part of their lives.