2012 International Symphonic Band George Fetter, Musical Director Mr. George Fetter received his bachelor and master’s degrees in music education from Wayne State University. Later, he studied conducting at the Eastman School of Music and at the Tanglewood Music Center under Erich Leinsdorf. Mr. Fetter also did post-graduate studies at The University of Michigan. Mr. Fetter was director of bands at Waterford Kettering High School and later became Director of School Services at the Marshall Music Company. He has played trumpet in professional orchestras and dance bands throughout Michigan. He has appeared as a guest soloist and conductor with many high school and adult groups. He currently is an active adjudicator for the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA). Mr. Fetter has also served as vice president for MSBOA at the state level and president at the district level. Mr. Fetter began his relationship with Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp when the camp was in its early years. As a high school band director, he sent many of his students to attend BLFAC and international program tours. He managed the Marshall Music Company massive scholarship program for Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, in which thousands of scholarships were awarded to deserving students. After his retirement in 2008, Mr. Fetter became a scholarship representative for Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. In 2009 and 2010, he directed concert bands at the middle school sessions, where his groups received warm responses from the audiences. In 2011, Mr. Fetter was appointed director of the BLFAC Session II high school wind ensemble. 2012 will mark his first tour with the Blue Lake International Northern Winds. |
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