Shenandoah Valley Honors Legacy of Longtime Band Director Edward J. McDermott

A TRIBUTE TO PRO: SV Band honors longtime director - The Shenandoah Sentinel

SHENANDOAH - Outside the Shenandoah Valley High School band room, a longtime music instructor in Shenandoah is now remembered. Edward J. McDermott was director of bands in the Shenandoah Borough School District and later Shenandoah Valley School District from 1937 to 1975. Known as "Pro" by his students, he passed away in 1986 and is

Shenandoah Valley Honors Legacy of Longtime Band Director Edward J. McDermott

The Shenandoah Valley High School auditorium was filled with music and memories on Thursday evening as the school’s annual spring band concert took on special meaning. During the performance, a plaque and photo were dedicated in honor of Edward J. McDermott, the beloved former Director of Bands who shaped generations of student musicians from 1937 to 1975. Affectionately known as “Pro” by his students, McDermott left an indelible mark on the She…