Gary Yearick
PYSO Wind Ensemble Conductor
Mr. Yearick received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Long Beach State University in 1979. He holds a Single Subject Credential in Music and a Junior College Life Credential.
He has taught instrumental music at Temple City High School, Oak Avenue Intermediate School, and at Oaks Middle School in Ontario. He is beginning his 15th year conducting the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble. Gary retired in May of 2014,after teaching music for over 40 years.
Mr. Yearick has been a member of the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association since 1980. He has been a parade judge since 1987 and is currently a Head Judge. He has been a festival judge since 1999. Gary has served the Board of SCSBOA as First Vice-President (2 years) and Vice-President of Parade Adjudication (4 years). He is an Honorary Life Member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Gary was the Head Judge for the Los Angeles County High School Band Competition for over 13 years.
Mr. Yearick has received the following awards:
1990 PTA Honorary Service Award
2000 SCSBOA Gold Award
2013 Oaks M.S. Teacher of the Year
2015 Meritorious Service Award, SCSBOA Elementary Honor Band Conductor (Charter Year)
2015 Robert Greenwell Award, Outstanding Parade Adjudicator
2019 Tournament of Roses Honorary Life Member
2023 SCSBOA Honorary Life Membership