Music For Wedding Ceremonies
Brian Querry began his experiences with music at the age of
4, singing a solo in church. More than 25 years later, Brian
has been involved in all facets of music education. Throughout
elementary, middle, and high schools, he was involved with choral
and instrumental ensembles and school musicals, including county,
district, regional, and all-state festivals. In college, Brian
served as president of the student MENC chapter, as well as on the
state board for the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators
Association. His compositional career began in high school
when he arranged and composed songs for members of his high school
band and choir. This continued into college, where Brian wrote
several solos and small ensemble works. He also wrote the score
for the short film "Clown", produced by local filmmaker
Cavalcade Pictures. Since then, he has written dozens of works for
choir, band, soloists, and small ensembles, including the fall
2004 premiere of Spirit Song by the Bethany (WV) College
Symphonic Band. Brian has also performed at many concerts and
festivals, including singing God Bless America at PNC Park
in September of 2001 and The Star Spangled Banner at local
venues and events for the past five years.
Brian was born in January 1977 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and has remained a resident of southwestern Pennsylvania his entire life. He attended Leechburg Area High School, graduating with honors in 1994. He received a B.S. Degree in Music Education from the Duquesne University School of Music in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in May 1998, from where he graduated with honors. While at Duquesne, Brian studied trumpet with Roger Sherman and music education with national speaker Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser. He also received numerous honors and awards, including being named Outstanding Music Education Student. He is continuing his studies at Duquesne, currently studying for his masters degree. Brian is in his eighth year as a music teacher with the Burrell School District in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, where he has taught general, choral, and instrumental music at all grade levels. Currently, he teaches middle school general music, elementary choir, and supervises the middle school television station, WBUC. While directing the high school bands, he premiered two works - "We Will Remember" and his arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner" - both inspired by the tragedies of September 11, 2001. He also arranged and wrote several songs for the pep and marching bands. In addition to his duties in the public schools, Brian also is very active in his church and community. He is a member of the Contemporary Christian Band The Message, which has been together for eight years. He currently serves as the sanctuary choir director for the North Apollo Church of God, where he also serves as vocal and instrumental soloist, praise quartet member, and as a chairman of the Communications Committee. He also serves as the children's choir director for the Apollo Free Methodist Church. He is also very active with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Apollo, PA, raising funds, performing, and serving as event emcee and entertainment coordinator for the past seven years. Brian is a member of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Conference), and the Westmoreland County Music Educators Association. He currently resides in North Apollo, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Jean, and his daughter, Victoria. |