Assistant Director of Bands

John Trew
2009-

The band program is proud to announce Mr. John Trew as our new Assistant Director of Bands.  Prior to accepting the job at Bolivar, Mr. Trew taught 6th - 12th grade band in the Marion C. Early School District where his concert ensemble received a Superior I Rating at District Large Ensemble contest in 2009.   Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Trew has produced strong musicianship in his students and developed an amazing small school band program at Morrisville.

John Trew has been teaching for seven years and is a percussion and stringed instrument specialist.  Among his many varied talents, Mr. Trew is also an accomplished composer and arranger.  He received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Central Missouri and his Master of Music degree in music composition from Missouri State University. 

Mr. Trew performs in the Morrisville Assembly Praise Band and has played mandolin, banjo, and bass in several local bluegrass bands.  He has performed with the UCM Marching Band, Collegiate Band, Concert Band, MSU Orchestra, and Collegiate Singers.