Callanwolde Concert Band

The Callanwolde Concert Band is an adult community wind band based in Decatur, GA. Originally established in 1972 as a summer program of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, we continue to present concert performances throughout the year in the metro Atlanta (Georgia) area.

The band of today greatly differs from the band of 1972, but the spirit and appreciation for good music played well has continued and flourished as the band has matured into one of the finest ensembles of its type in the southeast.

 Founded under the baton of Charles Bradley, famed director of the outstanding East Atlanta Elementary Band, the band continued with George Webster as director and temporarily paused operations in the summer of 1973.  Enjoying consistent leadership, the band has enjoyed five Music Directors in the five decades of presenting music to the community. 

The band is known throughout Georgia for its high level of musicianship and audience appeal. This is music at and from the grassroots – made by your neighbors. In the ensemble, you may see your doctor, dentist, attorney, or air conditioning mechanic; all contribute to preserve and continue a great American tradition – the community band.

Mr. Glenn Moore was appointed as Conductor and Music Director in October 2016.  We found Glenn when he joined us as a “sub” during our May and July 4 concerts that year.  He was also asked to serve as a Guest Conductor for our July 4th concert, leading to his initial appointment as an Assistant Conductor.

Glenn has continued our tradition of presenting wonderful music to the community in the metro Atlanta area.  He continues to challenge the band to achieve great musical heights while presenting entertaining and enjoyable concerts for our audiences.  An accomplished composer and arranger, we are delighted to perform his musical works, often debuting his latest creations shortly after completion.

Glenn R. Moore, Conductor and Music Director

Appointed in October 2016, Glenn continues in his eighth year sharing over four decades of musical and leadership experience from his work with professional, community, and church music organizations in national and international settings.

    He has been an active musician in the metro Atlanta area for nearly 30 years as a Conductor and Horn Player.  In the educational community, Glenn is active as a Wind Band Clinician assisting high school bands with their preparation for Georgia Music Educator Association (GMEA) Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) concert performances.  He also frequently serves as an Adjudicator for GMEA-sponsored Solo and Ensemble Performances.  In 2023, he joined the Woodward Academy Band Program as an Adjunct Music Faculty member and is the Horn Instructor.

    Mr. Moore retired from the U.S. Army, serving in several prominent Army Band, Personnel/Human Resources, and Senior Information Technology assignments.  During his musical career, he has served in key roles for professional and community music ensembles, including significant leadership positions in six Army Bands, as a member of the staff and faculty at the Armed Forces School of Music, and for numerous church and community organizations.  

   After his Army Band retirement, he performed as Principal Horn for Tara Winds, a world-renowned metro Atlanta community band, and served as Chairman of its Board of Directors.  After a decade with Tara Winds, he accepted a commission as a Chief Warrant Officer (Georgia) and was appointed as Bandmaster for the Georgia State Defense Force Band, and later served as Commander and Conductor.   After his Georgia State Defense Force Band service, he performed as Principal Horn for the Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra and is currently in a leave of absence status to devote more time to leading the Callanwolde Concert Band and completing concert band literature works. In February 2024, Mr. Moore accepted a commission to Lieutenant Colonel in the State Guard of Georgia to reactivate the Georgia State Defense Force Band and serve as its Commander and Conductor.

    He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Music) degree (Cum Laude) from Saint Leo College (now University), a Master of Information Systems Management degree (with Distinction) from Keller Graduate School of Management, and completed post-graduate doctoral coursework at Capella University, earning near all but dissertation (ABD) academic standing. During his Army Band service, he completed advanced music study in conducting, composition and arranging, and ensemble leadership at the Armed Forces School of Music.

    Glenn is an accomplished and active composer/arranger with works for wind bands, orchestras, and small ensembles. He has written several original compositions and numerous musical arrangements, including edits/adaptations for several out-of-print pieces. The band routinely debuts his new works performing them during concerts throughout the year. 

    He retired a second time in the fall of 2017 as a senior executive (Associate Director) with the federal government after a successful IT Program Management career. When not leading the band, Glenn can be heard at Georgia State University Sporting events as their Public Address Announcer, a position he has held for over twenty years.  He resides with his wife of 46+ years in south metro Atlanta. They have two adult children and two granddaughters, who also reside in the metro Atlanta area.