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Composers

Steve Coldiron, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where he studied composition with Dr. James Hartway. He was also awarded a Master of Church Music Degree with a major in music theory from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky studying with renowned pianist and educator Dr. Maurice Hinson.

He served as a director of music in Baptist and Methodist churches for 42 years, retiring in 2019. He is an active instructor with Brenau University Lifelong Learning Institute, in Gainesville, GA.

Mr. Coldiron is currently serving as the Area 4 (GA, SC, and FL) chair for Handbell Musicians of America. He is the founder, musical director, and conductor of the Gainesville String Orchestra. He remains active as a composer specializing in music for handbell, orchestra, and band music.