Real name: Richard E. Strange

(1928 - 22 December 2009)
American conductor and educator. Dr. Richard E. Strange served as Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Arizona State University for twenty-five years and was later honored with the title of Director of Bands Emeritus. For 30 years he was the Music Director and conductor of the Tempe Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Strange served as the President of the American Bandmasters Association, as Executive Director of the American Bandmasters Association Foundation and as President of the College Band Directors National Association.