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Golden Valley's Greg Christiansen has announced that he will be retiring at the end of this school year. I am happy for Mr. C, yet sad for the future members of the Cardinal Regime that will not have had the opportunity to learn from him.

Both Merced High and Golden Valley enjoyed tremendous success under his leadership in the late 1980's to the present. Both schools earned Rose Parade invitations while he was their director.

Golden Valley will begin looking for his replacement. The new director will need to be strong in parade competition and jazz instruction. The school and booster club will not financially support a band to compete in Field Show competitions. You may PM me for more information if you are interested in applying.

Thanks for all you have done Mr. C, you will be missed.

Congratulations to Mr. Christiansen for an outstanding career. I sincerely appreciate all you have done to promote a HIGH LEVEL of music education. I look forward to spending the day with the Merced high schools and middle schools next Friday. I do enjoy my time in Merced.

Best wishes on finding a successor,
Paul D. Everts
Music Teacher
Dublin High School

I too am sad to hear that Greg has decided to retire as director of the Cardinal Regime! He has provided many student's with great music instruction over the years! My two sons were both lucky to have had Greg as their band director. Good luck to you in your new job as a retired music educator. You deserve it!

Thanks Greg for all the inspiration over the years. I'm not even in your state but still catch your band on video and still use it as an example to my students.
mightyhorn

Mr. C is an amazing band director...he will definitely be missed at GV!! I am sure the new band director will do a great job, but I am so glad I'm not in high school anymore because I'd be upset that he's retiring lol.

-Stephanie