Randy Greenwell

Randy Greenwell has been an Educational Support Manager with Conn-Selmer since January 2017. He is the former Director of Bands and Performing Arts Department Chair, of the nationally recognized Lawrence Central High School Performing Arts Department, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Under his direction, the Lawrence Central High School Marching Band was an eighteen-time Bands of America Grand National Finalist and a two-time Grand National Champion.  The Lawrence Central High School Marching Band was a “2001 Sudler Shield” award recipient and a four-time Class A Indiana State Champion.  They participated in prestigious national events such as the Tournament of Roses and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades.

His wind ensembles were consistent state finalists, being named ISSMA Concert Band State Champion on five separate occasions.  In addition, the LC Jazz Ensembles were awarded honor band status at several jazz festivals throughout his tenure at Lawrence Central. 

Randy was named a “Distinguished Citizen of Indianapolis” in 2001.  He was inducted into the “Music for All/Bands of America Hall of Fame” as well as the “Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame” in 2018.  He actively judges for DCI, WGI, and Bands of America, guest conducts honor bands, and does clinics on a variety of music education topics across the country.  Randy continues to serve as music arranger and program coordinator for several competitive bands around the country and is part of the clinician team for the Conn-Selmer Institute Marching Arts Workshop.

In 2019, The Greenwood Community Band, for which he serves as Music Director, performed at the opening session of the Conn-Selmer Institute.  Randy is still an active trumpet player in Indianapolis, performing exclusively on Vincent Bach Stradivarius instruments.