John Springbrunn

John retired after 32 years as a high school band and orchestra director where he also taught piano, AP music theory, and jazz band. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Education and is president of the Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Mu, an international organization that honors outstanding band directors.

He is a former member of the Fox Valley Concert Band and is currently the founder, musical arranger and leader of the Chicago Tribute Anthology--a festival band that performs throughout the Midwest.