Gary Grant, PhD

Dr. Gary S. Grant is a Professor in the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, in the Music Program at Pennsylvania Western University. Formerly, he was Department Chair and Professor of Music Education. He has been a faculty member of Edinboro University since 1993, serving as Director of Bands (1993-2002) and Music Department Chair for 16 years. He received an undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois, and a Masters in Conducting and PhD in Music Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His responsibilities at PennWest Edinboro include teaching Fundamentals of Music, Music for the Young Child, World Music, Jazz: History/Form/Analysis, Introduction to Music and Country Music.

Dr. Grant received the 2005 Edinboro University Advisor of the Year award in recognition for his contributions towards a student-centered learning environment and has twice been a finalist for the Edinboro University Educator of the Year. In 2009, PHI MU ALPHA Sinfonia awarded him the prestigious Orpheus Award for significant and lasting contributions to the cause of music in America.

While Director of Bands, Dr. Grant assisted in the creation and installation of the Nu Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Band Fraternity. He is currently faculty advisor for the PennWest Edinboro Chapter.

Past co-coordinator of the Scotland Study Abroad Program with Dr. Tim Thompson, Dr. Grant has traveled to Scotland four times, teaching 'Music of the British Isles'. Originally from the Northwest Chicago suburbs, he lives in Edinboro with his wonderful wife and amazing dogs.