John (The Professor) Springbrunn- Tenor Sax, Alto Sax

Day Job- Band Director 

Musical History- John comes to us with quite an impressive musical background, he has attended DePaul University, Northeastern University, and Roosevelt University, and has a Bachelor's and Master Degree in music education.   John teaches 3 levels of concert band, jazz band, and music theory.   He is a member of Phi Bete Mu, and international bandmasters fraternity, and last year won that organizations bi- annual composition contest for new concert band music.  John's in his 19th year of teaching.   Besides tenor and alto sax, John also plays flute, clarinet, trumpet, and piano.     John has also been in the bands Sunrise, Park Avenue, and Take 5, all pop/rock groups.  John is also a member of the Fox Valley Concert Band.  

Most Inspirational National Bands- ELP, Yes, Chicago, favorite composers include Duke Ellington, Beethoven, and Arturo Sandoval

Most Inspirational Local Bands- Planet Groove (good man!!)

Most Overrated Band- Rolling Stones

Favorite Foods- Cheeseburgers, pizza, fries, pepsi, and beer, is there anything else?

Something No One Would Know about John- John did his student teaching with Hugh's father, ok that's just a little eerie!!