George Pinchock …… the short version
After BKHS, did short stint at PMC Colleges (now Widener) as a Poli Sci major. Transferred to West Chester for Music Education. BS Music Education 1975, MA, 1982.
Began playing in a wedding band at age 15 along with BK band members, accordion, later the Farfisa organ. Think … The Doors. Then, a founding member of a 9 piece rock band, Patchwork. 4 years.
Graduated West Chestier State and began a teaching career with the archdiocese. Hired by Fr. Murray, then, principal at St. Pius X HS in Pottstown. Next, band director at Cardinal Dougherty HS in Philly. One year in public school in S. Jersey. Left teaching, got a gig with the City producing the Philadelphia 4th of July Parade during the late 80’s. Starting a special events consulting company focusing on parades; organizing, building floats, consulting. Owned 5 floats at one time.
Began tour business specializing in bands and music groups planning trips to Disneyworld and other destinations. Over 100 tours, largest to date, 330 travelers to Hawaii.
Spent 8 summers in West Virginia with St. Gabriel’s Hall leading court committed youth on 19 day stress challenge courses modeled on Outward Bound. Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Spelunking, Rafting. Learned and received so much.
Married in 1986, Mary Ann Grace, McKeesport, PA, 3 children. All college grads: Notre Dame, Syracuse, and Villanova. Residing in Perkiomen Township just West of Collegeville. Of my 37 1st cousins, Connors, Agnews, Allertons, Lawns, almost everyone is still local.
Began at Villanova in 1985 as associate band director. Been to over 1100 basketball, football games, concerts and performances. Also directed the graduate school for Music Educators Summer workshop program for 20 years. Lots of traveling, been to over 100 destinations with band or for work.
Active with the Boy Scouts 50+ years. Started troop at my parish, St. Mary’s Spring Mount, and was scoutmaster for 21 years. Directed the Boy Scout National Jamboree Band 2013, 2017, 202. Enjoy camping, canoeing, hiking and the non-completive outdoor sports.
In retirement looking forward to reconnecting, volunteering, getting back to playing, reading, camping, enjoying my memoirs, and lots of travel. Been to 22 National Parks and lots of smaller ones so far. Hoping for grandchildren. Fun fact - Goal of hiking entirety of Appalachian Trail scuttled, but, with classmate Rick Cunnion plan to hike parts of the trail in each of the 14 states through which it passes. 6 states completed so far. While the knees are still good!
And….. to explore my roots…. Been to Ireland a few times, yet to visit Slovakia, my paternal roots. My father (age 99) still lives in the ancestral home in King of Prussia (MDP) to this day. 4/25/22
Cheers …… George
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