Maestro John Brewington

John Brewington is the Fine Arts Coordinator for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and is Music Director and Conductor for the Tidewater Winds. He is in his 24th year in public education that has included positions as director of bands at Kemspville Middle School in Virginia Beach and as an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, for 10 years.

Mr. Brewington is an active adjudicator, clinician, performer and conductor. He served on the conducting staff of the Mid-Atlantic Middle School Band Camp and has served as Guest Conductor at All-County or All-District and All-City Bands throughout Virginia. He has performed for over 25 years with the Virginia Symphony and has eight compact disc recordings to his credit.

The list of stars John has played with include such luminaries as Steve Lawrence & Edie Gorme, Doc Severinson, Victor Borge, Mitzi Gaynor, Roger Williams, Rich Little, Marvin Hamlisch, Carol Channing, Bruce Hornsby, Rosemary Clooney, Peter Nero, Glen Campbell, The Smothers Brothers, and The Moody Blues.

Mr. Brewington received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Music Performance degree from East Carolina University, and his Educational Specialist Degree from The George Washington University.

Mr. Brewington was presented an Alli Award from the Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads in 2007 for his outstanding contributions to the cultural life of the region. He was named Teacher of the Year at Kempsville Middle School in 1999 and has twice been recognized in Who's Who in American Teachers. He resides in Virginia Beach with his wife, Karen, and their two children, John Jr. and Colin.