The Illinois Music Education Association (IMEA) will honor GBS Band Director and teacher Mr. Greg Wojcik as this year’s recipient of the Mary Hoffman Award of Excellence.  He will be honored at the All-State Conference on Thursday, January 28, 2010.  Excellence truly describes Mr. Wojcik’s 31 years of teaching at Glenbrook South High School where he teachers Titan Band, Marching Band, Zazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Winds and Band Exploration.  Mr. Wojcik has been responsible for making our band one of the finest instrumental groups in the nation.  His bands have marched in every major bowl parade and have won numerous band competitions including the St. Rita High School Mustang Stampede this year.  He also teaches our students to give of themselves and to make our community an even better place.  His drum line and band play at local retirement homes, in the July 4th Glenview Parade, the Holiday Parade, at Rotary fundraisers, Booster Club events and so much more.  Simply put, Greg Wojcik teaches instrumentation, marching band and how to share ones’ talents to make our community and world a better place.    The IMEA created this award in memory of Dr. Mary Hoffman, a former professor at the University of Illinois and author of the Silver Burdett Music series.  The award honors Mr. Wojcik for demonstrating “the characteristics of an outstanding music educator and continued excellence in teaching.”  He is truly deserving of this honor!