O. Richard Bundy
Encyclopedia
Orrin Richard Bundy is an American music academic.
Dr. Bundy is the Director of Penn State Athletic Bands, most notably the Penn State Blue Band
. He originally joined the University Park faculty of The Pennsylvania State University in 1982 as a graduate assistant, then became Assistant Director of the Blue Band in 1988, before becoming Director in 1996. In addition to his role as Director, he teaches courses in conducting, marching band
techniques, instrumental music education, and band literature.
The only Blue Band director to have also been a member of the marching Blue Band as an undergraduate, Bundy was in the Blue Band during his four years in college from 1966–1970. Upon graduation in 1970, Bundy enlisted in the United States Army
and served as a trombonist with the United States Continental Army Band. After completing his tour of duty with the military, Bundy became band director/instrumental music instructor in 1976 for the Iroquois School District
, Erie, Pennsylvania
. Bundy then went on to receive his master's degree from The University of Michigan
before he returned to Penn State for his doctoral degree, and hasn't left since.
An active guest conductor and adjudicator, Bundy has conducted ensembles and presented clinics throughout the United States and Canada. He is a member of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), Music Educators National Conference
, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
, Phi Beta Mu, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
. He is a past president of the Eastern Division of CBDNA and Phi Beta Mu, Nu chapter. From 2005–2007, Bundy partnered with fellow Penn State faculty member and sports enthusiast Jon Nese
on the popular radio program Let's Talk Penn State
.
Bundy has overseen a number of great strides in the history of the Blue Band, such as the emergence of ABBA (Alumni Blue Band Association)which as grown to become the largest Alumni Affiliate Group (AAG) in the Penn State Alumni Association, an expansion in size of the band, the construction of the Blue Band Building, and the receipt of the 2005 Sudler Trophy.
Dr. Bundy is the Director of Penn State Athletic Bands, most notably the Penn State Blue Band
Penn State Blue Band
The Penn State University Marching Blue Band, known generally as the Blue Band, is the marching band of Pennsylvania State University. Founded in 1899, it is the largest recognized student organization at the University Park campus of Penn State, presently with over 300 active student members...
. He originally joined the University Park faculty of The Pennsylvania State University in 1982 as a graduate assistant, then became Assistant Director of the Blue Band in 1988, before becoming Director in 1996. In addition to his role as Director, he teaches courses in conducting, marching band
Marching band
Marching band is a physical activity in which a group of instrumental musicians generally perform outdoors and incorporate some type of marching with their musical performance. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments...
techniques, instrumental music education, and band literature.
The only Blue Band director to have also been a member of the marching Blue Band as an undergraduate, Bundy was in the Blue Band during his four years in college from 1966–1970. Upon graduation in 1970, Bundy enlisted in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
and served as a trombonist with the United States Continental Army Band. After completing his tour of duty with the military, Bundy became band director/instrumental music instructor in 1976 for the Iroquois School District
Iroquois School District
Iroquois School District is a school district that has provided education to the children of the townships of Wesleyville and Lawrence Park since 1966, when separate school districts were merged. The district is located just east of the city of Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania. At , the district...
, Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
. Bundy then went on to receive his master's degree from The University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
before he returned to Penn State for his doctoral degree, and hasn't left since.
An active guest conductor and adjudicator, Bundy has conducted ensembles and presented clinics throughout the United States and Canada. He is a member of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), Music Educators National Conference
MENC: The National Association for Music Education
MENC: The National Association for Music Education is an organization of American music educators dedicated to advancing and preserving music education and as part of the core curriculum of schools in the United States...
, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, more commonly known as PMEA, is the Pennsylvania state-level affiliate of MENC: The National Association for Music Education. PMEA is a statewide non-profit organization of over 5,000 members reaching thousands of students, dedicated to promoting the...
, Phi Beta Mu, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is an American collegiate social fraternity for men with a special interest in music...
. He is a past president of the Eastern Division of CBDNA and Phi Beta Mu, Nu chapter. From 2005–2007, Bundy partnered with fellow Penn State faculty member and sports enthusiast Jon Nese
Jon Nese
Dr. Jon Nese, who grew up in Steubenville, Ohio, is a senior lecturer at Penn State University. He holds a B.S. , an M.S. , and a Ph.D. in Meteorology, all from Penn State...
on the popular radio program Let's Talk Penn State
Let's Talk Penn State
Let's Talk Penn State was an afternoon drive sports radio program based out of WKPS in State College that featured O. Richard Bundy and Jon Nese....
.
Bundy has overseen a number of great strides in the history of the Blue Band, such as the emergence of ABBA (Alumni Blue Band Association)which as grown to become the largest Alumni Affiliate Group (AAG) in the Penn State Alumni Association, an expansion in size of the band, the construction of the Blue Band Building, and the receipt of the 2005 Sudler Trophy.