Richard Schwalbe

• Dick Schwalbe joined the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band as director in 1973. After 32 years of much appreciated service and leadership, Maestro Schwalbe retired from the band with the title of Director Emeritus.

• Performances

  Mr. Schwalbe holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois, is a member of the Musician’s Local Union 353 as a professional trumpet player, and serves as a music adjudicator for various music festivals.

• Other Work

  Richard Schwalbe previously conducted the Hawthorne Civic Band and was director of instrumental music at Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California.