Glenda R. Shepela

Background

Shepela, Glenda R. was born on February 28, 1951 in Aberdeen, South Dakot. Daughter of Wesley and Verna Delores (Ernst) Rueb.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Northern State University, 1972.

Career

Teacher music, Pierre (South Dakot) School System, 1972-1974; alto vocalist, United States Air Force Band/Singing Sgts., Washington, 1974-1995; alto vocalist, section leader, United States Air Force Band/Singing Sgts., Washington, 1976-1980; alto soloist, administrative assistant, United States Air Force Band/Singing Sgts., Washington, 1980-1989; senior alto vocalist, soloist, superintendent, United States Air Force Band/Singing Sgts., Washington, 1989-1995; chief master sergeant, United States Air Force Band Career Field, all military bands, Washington, since 1986; director of operations, United States Air Force Band, since 1995; announcer/narrator, United States Air Force Band, since 1977. Escort United States Air Force/Pentagon-Escort Team for Chinese People's Liberation Army/Air Force Song and Dance Troupe, Washington, 1986, for visiting Russian band, Washington, 1990.

Achievements

• Glenda R. Shepela has been listed as a noteworthy Vocalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, pianist, soloist, volunteer, music director Whitehall Baptist Church, Accokeek, Maryland., since 1989. Member United States Air Force Band Chiefs Group, Air Force Sgts. Association, Air Force Association.

Interests

• Avocations: piano, reading, gardening.

Connections

Married John P. Shepela, July 7,1979.

Father:

Wesley Rueb

Mother:

Verna Delores (Ernst) Rueb

Spouse:

John P. Shepela