George Edwards

Who was George Edwards?

Professor George W. Edwards was the Nationally Renowned Director of Bands for Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas until his death on 28 May 2009 resulting from an automobile accident that took place on 10 May 2009 in Houston, Texas.

Professor Edwards hailed from Chattanooga, Tennessee and completed his undergraduate studies at Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida. While at FAMU, he played as part of famed Marching 100, performing under the legendary Dr. William P. Foster, where he received a number of distinctive awards and opportunities; some of which were his selection as Student Arranger, the Outstanding Senior Award, and having his arrangements played by the Marching 100 at Super Bowl III. Mr. Edwards went on to complete his Master's Degree at Michigan State University with many of his marching band arrangements performed and recorded by the Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band.