George Wenger taught in the public schools for 44 years before his retirement in June 2010, after 6 years at Dawkins Middle School. He taught one year in Carlisle, PA, 19 years at Tennessee High School in Bristol, TN, and was the band director of Dorman High School and the District Six Band Coordinator for 18 years. Under his leadership, both Tennessee High School and Dorman High School were highly successful in state and national competitions. The concert bands had years of consecutive superior ratings. On several occasions, Mr. Wenger received the Citation of Excellence Award from the National Band Association. His latest award was presented on March 12, 2011, when he was inducted into the International School Bandmaster Fraternity Hall of Fame. In 1996, Mr. Wenger was chosen teacher of the year at Dorman High School and Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. In 1997, he was chosen as an Honored Teacher by The Huntington Learning Center in recognition of his dedication to the teaching profession and contributions that went beyond the call of duty. Through the years, he has served as both a clinician and adjudicator of bands in South Carolina, Virginia, Arizona, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. He is a member of Phi Beta Mu, an honorary band directors association, the South Carolina Education Association, the South Carolina Band Director’s Association, and the MENC.Mr. Wenger was named the director of the Spartanburg Community Band in July 2004 and retired in July 2011.