Sam Veren
Director: Conservatory Concert Band
Education:
DePaul University, BA, Music Education
Bio:
Sam Veren is a music educator and musician based in Chicago. He is entering his eighth year as Band Director at Lane Tech College Prep in Chicago. In his role at Lane Tech, Sam teaches Beginning Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Marching Band, and conducts the Pit Orchestra. Under his direction, Lane students have performed at the ILMEA All-State Conference, Chicago Jazz Festival, and many have gone on to pursue degrees and careers in music. As a trumpeter, he maintains a professional performance and recording career in every genre from orchestral music to hip hop. Sam looks forward to joining the Merit Conservatory as the Concert Band Director and helping students reach their musical potential!
Favorite Musician:
Stevie Wonder
Quote:
“Music education is essential because it has the power to shape you into the best version of yourself. It is a vehicle for self expression, discipline, and it shows us the importance of being a team player. My musical experiences have led me to extraordinary people and places, and I hope to create such experiences with my students at Merit.”
