Al Spangler
Alvy Lee “Al” Spangler, Trumpet player and Assistant Director, was born in Muncie, Indiana, and lives in Indianapolis. Mr. Spangler is married to Sally; they have one daughter, Michele Winn, and one granddaughter, Hanna. Mr. Spangler is a retired music educator having spent 40 years at Northeastern Wayne Schools, Louisville City Schools, the University of Alabama, and Speedway Schools. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Music at Ball State. Also while at Ball State, Mr. Spangler earned a Master of Arts in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Psychology and Counseling.
Mr. Spangler served In the U.S. Army Band as a Musician Specialist 4th Class in Washington, D.C.; Chicago, Illinois; and Frankfurt, Germany. Following his tour of duty with the U.S. Army, Mr. Spangler served as Assistant Director for the Ball State Marching and Concert Bands.
Mr. Spangler has also played the French horn. Mr. Spangler has played in the Muncie Symphony, Starry Nights, Starlighters, and several brass ensembles. His hobbies include model trains, running, and biking.
Mr. Spangler’s travels have taken him on two Caribbean Cruises, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and several Civil War Battlefields.
Mr. Spangler joined the New Horizons Band in 2002. Mr. Spangler is quoted as having said: “I like having fun with people my age, and participating in my love of music.” Members of the Concert and Swing Bands have all had a lot of fun making music with Alvy Lee!