Gerald Sebesky received bachelor's and master's degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, and an M.A. degree from Columbia University. Widely known as a conductor, composer, author, teacher, and lecturer throughout the United States, Canada, and England, he has written over 350 publications for concert band, stage band, string orchestra, and chorus. Currently, Mr. Sebesky holds memberships in ASCAP, ISMS, and MENC.