Dean P. Corey Marching Band Spectacular

Each year in October, a marching band show is held at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Stadium featuring all bands of junior and senior high schools in Arlington, as well as an exhibition by the UTA Marching Band. This event is called the Dean P. Corey Marching Band Spectacular.

Dean P. Corey (1918 - 2001)

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Born in Cincinnati, Ohio

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June 1943: Married Rebecca Ann Westmoreland  

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1949 - 1972: Arlington High School Band Director

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1972 - 1980: Arlington School District Coordinator of Music Activities

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1985: Dean P. Corey Elementary of Arlington was named in his honor.

Photo courtesy of 

Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame

 

Mr. Corey's bio and photos courtesy of Corey Elementary School, Arlington, Texas

Mr. Corey's bio courtesy of Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame