(Athena-Weston) – Rob McIntyre, Band Director at Weston-McEwen High School, has spent 24 years at the helm of the school’s Pipes and Drums group. On Friday, February 9 th , McIntyre will play his final half-time show directing this group.
This is the 74th halftime show at Weston-McEwen High School, and McIntyre has directed his fair share of those during his career. The show is during the boys’ basketball game’s halftime.
When McIntyre signed his contract to teach at Weston-McEwen High School, learning the pipes was must. It took two years for him to master the instrument.
During his teaching career, McIntyre took groups on six trips to share their music. A total
of 300 students and 106 chaperones participated in these trips to:
Boston, MA
New York
Scotland
Vancouver, British Columbia
Washington, D.C.
After retiring from teaching, McIntyre said he intends to remain involved in the
community at Gem Theatre and with the Pipes and Drums if that works out. “My career
here was uniquely rewarding but never easy. I am looking forward to reducing stress
somewhat and getting reacquainted with my fishing pole,” McIntyre said.