Glen Grigel

Glen is currently serving in his 26th year as Instrument Technician at The Crane School of Music. He is a 1977 Ithaca College Graduate in Mus.Ed. and Trumpet and started his career at Goetz Music in Tiffin, Ohio and Dikmar Music in Bowling Green, Ohio. He worked for Central Music Supply of Rochester, NY as well prior to his appointment at Potsdam. Along the line he has worked variously as a Drum Mechanic, Brass Mechanic, Woodwind Mechanic and String Mechanic. His work at Crane incorporates all four components along with lots of enjoyable and interesting student contact.

Clinic: "I never bet money, but if I had to wager a guess..."

Learn two troubleshooting tips for each of the most common Band instruments. This session will familiarize and re-acquaint you with the most common everyday mechanical deficiencies that rob your students of playing efficiency. Feel free to bring along an instrument of any type to add to the discussion and demonstration.

Last reviewed: 1/19/2010