Allen Frank
Band/Orchestra Director: 2021 – Present
Assistant Band Director: 2013 – 2021
afrank@basdschools.org
Mr. Frank directs the LHS Grenadier Band and Orchestra. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in music from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Prior to his collegiate studies, Mr. Frank studied at the Armed Forces School of Music in Little Creek, VA before a three-year tour of duty with the United States Marine Corps Band. As a member of the Marine Corps Band, Mr. Frank served as principal tubist and soloist for the concert and marching bands, as well as the band’s brass quintet. In his time with the Marines, Mr. Frank had musical collaborations with such names as the Canadian Brass, the Neville Brothers, and the “President’s Own” Marine Band. Mr. Frank was a member of the national touring cast of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical “Blast!” before returning to Pennsylvania to begin a career in music education. He has also performed as a tuba soloist with the Allentown Band, which carries the name of America’s oldest civilian concert band and is currently a member of the Mainstreet Brass Quintet.
Bill Lennox
Assistant Band Director: 2021 – Present
wlennox@basdschools.org
Mr. Lennox is the Assistant Director of Instrumental Music at Liberty High School, where he directs First Company, a small wind ensemble, and assists with the Grenadier Band and Orchestra. As an advocate for new music and living composers, he has helped commission over 15 new pieces for Wind Band. Prior to his role at Liberty, Mr. Lennox taught music at various levels, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, in northeastern Pennsylvania. His concert and marching bands have received numerous awards and recognition. In 2017, he was honored with a citation of excellence from the National Band Association.
As an enthusiastic musician, Mr. Lennox has performed across the country in various ensembles, including the Anthracite Philharmonic and Varsity Brass. He has also served as the director of the Tri-Valley Community Band and the Anthracite Youth Wind Symphony. Mr. Lennox earned both his Bachelor’s in Music Education and Master’s in Tuba Performance from West Chester University. When he is not teaching band, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their two rescue dogs.