The Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Steering Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven Marx as its new president. Founder and President Emeritus Ben Jones says “Steve displayed exceptional organizational skills this past season as he assumed the role of building a schedule, issuing contracts, and communicating with performing bands. He has gained the respect of local musicians as conductor of the Gettysburg College Symphonic Band that includes both college students and community members. Steve is also an in-demand trumpet player with numerous international connections. His enthusiasm and leadership skill are a perfect fit for the future of the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival.”
Dr. Marx earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Performance and Music Education from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. He is currently Director of Marching and Symphony Bands and Instructor of Applied Trumpet in the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College.
Since 1998, Gettysburg has hosted the annual Gettysburg Brass Band Festival, a celebration of live music that brings together brass bands, community ensembles, and jazz groups. The festival attracts audiences of over 3,000 attendees from across the region to enjoy the musical energy of local, regional, national, and international musicians. The 30th annual festival is scheduled for June 9-13, 2027. Please visit www.gettysburgbrassbandfestival.com for more details.