THE 2021 SQUIRREL HILL
TREASURES
RBRIAN LEE
EACH YEAR, THE SQUIRREL HILL URBAN COALITION HONORS ITS “SQUIRREL HILL TREASURES” — people and places who make Squirrel Hill a great neighborhood to live, work, or play. We are cautiously optimistic (and excited!) that we will be able to gather in person to honor our 2021 Squirrel Hill Treasures at our annual Treasure Dinner on November 11, 2021. This event not only recognizes these special individuals and places, but also raises funds needed to provide the programs, advocacy, and this publication for free to the residents of Squirrel Hill. Stay tuned to our website (shuc.org) for more details!
Brian Lee has been the instrumental music director at Allderdice High School for 16 years, leading the marching band, orchestra, concert band, jazz band, musical pit orchestra, and pep band. Brian is a proud Pittsburgh Public Schools alumnus, having attended Colfax, Sterrett, and Allderdice. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BHA in Piano Performance and Statistics, with a K-12 Music Education certification. The Allderdice instrumental ensembles have performed in countless events around the county, from parades to marching band festivals to sporting and community events. They have performed for many Pittsburgh Promise fundraising events, pop-up community performances, neighborhood celebrations, and even at halftime of a Pittsburgh Steelers game and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2017 Stanley Cup championship parade. Brian firmly believes that it is an honor and CONTINUED on page 13
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