Hamburg High School Alumni
Hamburg, New York (NY)
Brian Coyle
Hamburg High School
Class of 1984
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BRIAN'S PROFILE
| First Name | Brian |
| Last Name | Coyle |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1984 |
| Gender | Male |
| About Me | Brian Coyle is Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Music at Hope College in Holland Michigan. He is a performer, composer, arranger, adjudicator and clinician who frequently appears at festivals, conferences, universities, colleges, high schools and clubs both nationally and internationally. Professionally, Brian has performed and/or recorded with Al Jarreau, Roberta Flack, Melissa Manchester, the New Buddy Rich Band, the Ladd McIntosh Big Band, the John Cooper Jazz Orchestra, the George Stone Big Band, Jermaine Jackson, Bobby Shew, Marvin Stamm, Gary Foster, the O'Jays, Pia Zadora, Eric Reed, Ravi Coltrane, Jeffrey Osborne, Susan Anton, Mac Davis and Lorrie Morgan among others. He has also performed with the National Touring Companies of Dream Girls, How to Succeed in Business, The Will Rodgers Follies, Guys and Dolls, Teddy and Alice and the Radio City Music Hall Rocketts. As a composer, Brian’s compositions have been commissioned and performed by professional ensembles, universities and high schools throughout the United States. For nearly a decade he maintained a regular column in the Jazz Education Journal and has the authored numerous music reviews, articles and a book chapter. He currently serves as an adjudicator for the GRAMMY foundation's GRAMMY in the Schools program. Administratively, he has served on the Executive Board of the International Association for Jazz Education, is a Past-President of the Michigan Association for Jazz Education, served as a faculty member at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and has served as Chairman of the Music Department at Hope College. Listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America, he is the recipient of numerous grants and awards including the N.I.S.O.D. Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Hope College Janet L. Andersen Award for Excellence in Teaching. He received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of South Florida, a Masters Degree in Instrumental Conducting from California State University at Northridge, and a Doctorate in Instrumental Conducting from Michigan State University. He is currently the Artistic Director of the Holland Jazz Orchestra. Brian Lives in Holland, Michigan with his wonderful wife Debbie and has...(read more) |
Class of 1984 Alumni and Other Nearby Classes
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Class of 2011
Judy Gier
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Jasmin Wright
Class of 1991
Jessica Morgan
Class of 2012
Kevin Major
Class of 1970
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Class of 1975
Earl Kipler
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Nora Zilkenay
Class of 1977
Robert Newell
Class of 1989
Erin Ossichuck
Class of 1996
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Class of 1998
Michael Bleech
Class of 1993
William Powell
Class of 1994
Gayle Klispie
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Vickie Smith
Class of 1990
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Recent Class of 1984 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1984 Reunion for Free
HHS Alumni Florida Gathering
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Feb 23, 2019
Description: Casual Dress, Call Txt Nancy 352-603-3333, ntaylorwwfl@gmail.com with any questions
HHS Alumni Gathering in Florida
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Feb 27, 2016
Description: For directions, information and to make reservations, contact Nancy Pickup Taylor, ntaylorwwfl@gmail.com or call 352-603...(read more)
HHS Alumni Gathering in Florida 2015
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Feb 28, 2015
Description: Arrive at 11am - 3pm, Eat & drink whenever you want - dutch treat, Visit, visit Must have rsvp for name tag for rest...(read more)
Annual Bulldog Reunion Party Aug. 8
Invited Classes: 1984
Date: Aug 08, 2014
Description: The Hamburg Alumni Foundation will hold the second annual Hamburg Reunion Party Friday Aug. 8th. The party brings togeth...(read more)