Gerald Spry

Gerald is a retired instrumental music teacher from Waterford, Michigan, where he taught fifth through twelfth grade instrumental music for thirty two years. After retirement in 2000, he began a New Horizons Band with six people. The band now has a membership of sixty five people and has a full schedule of concerts throughout the year. He has been a member of The Motor City Brass Band from Detroit and presently is playing in the percussion section with the Birmingham Community Concert Band. Gerald attended Michigan State University receiving a Bachelors and Master degree with his original degree as a registered music therapist. He worked as a music therapist for six years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in Northville, Michigan, before receiving his teaching certification. Gerry is married to Elizabeth who is a retired Church Musician. They have three children and two grandchildren. Gerry and Liz enjoy traveling. Gerry also enjoys operating toy trains with his son. Gerry will be conducting Band 3 and assisting on percussion with the Dixieland Band and Advanced Jazz Band.