George R. Cavender
Major George R. Cavender | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | George Rudolph Cavender October 10, 1919 Wakefield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 2004 (aged 84) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Musician, music educator, conductor, and marching band director |
| Instruments | Violin, percussion |
| Years active | 1952–1990 |
| University of Michigan Assistant Director of Bands | |
| In office 1952–1971 | |
| University of Michigan Director of Bands | |
| In office 1971–1975 | |
| Preceded by | William D. Revelli |
| Succeeded by | H. Robert Reynolds |
| Michigan Marching Band Director | |
| In office 1971–1979 | |
| Preceded by | William D. Revelli |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Richter |
| President of The Big Ten Band Directors Association | |
| In office 1971–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Frederick C. Ebbs |
| Personal details | |
| Resting place | Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Northern Michigan College of Education |
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George Rudolph Cavender Jr. (/ˈkæ.vɛn.dər/ October 10, 1919 – March 2, 2004) was an American music educator and director associated with the University of Michigan, where he led the university's bands, including the Michigan Marching Band, from 1952 until 1978, first as Assistant Director and then as Director. During those twenty-six years, Cavender worked closely with William Revelli to develop the Michigan Band into a globally recognized performance group.