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Executive Director of The Packard Band - Thomas A. Groth

May 13, 2020 • James F. Guy Jr • Episode 2

In this show I am talking with Mr. Tom Groth Executive Director of The Packard Band. Mr. Groth was born and raised in Warren, Ohio. Graduated Warren St. Mary’s High School in 1958. For college he attended Dana School of Music YSU-BME and graduated in 1963. He also attended Vandercook College of Music-MME Chicago, IL and graduated in 1967. He has post grad studies at The Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, Kent State University, Otterbein University.

Previous employment he was the Director of Bands for Boardman High School 1969-1999; Edgewood High School - 1966-1969; Jefferson Area High School 1963-1966.

Other organizations he has given his time to include:
Executive Director since 2006

On Packard Band Board since 1999

Performing Member of Band since 1959

The Packard Band
1703 Mahoning Avenue, NW
Warren, Ohio. 44483

www.wdpackardband.com
330.393.3628