Kaleidoscope of Conductors
Oct 18, 2025

The Kalamazoo Concert Band boasts a diverse group of exceptional musicians from various backgrounds, including several professional conductors. The conductor for this concert, Brian Shetterly, (Assistant Conductor for KCB) invited four talented local school band directors to serve as guest conductors – Cheryl Thomas of Three Rivers Schools, Caleb Piersma of Galesburg-Augusta Schools, Amanda Burdette of Marshall Schools, and Jan Edgerton, retired from Galesburg-Augusta Schools – each conducted one of their favorite compositions. Additionally, we were thrilled to welcome Jason Fettig, a retired Colonel and former conductor of the esteemed The President’s Own Marine Band. Currently, Fettig holds the position of Director of Bands and Professor of Music at the University of Michigan.

To view the Kalamazoo Concert Band Kaleidoscope of Conductors concert, here is a link to a video complements of the Public Media Network.