George Maurer

George Maurer is an acclaimed composer who has been traveling the music world for many years. He’s worked with groups ranging from Native American country bands to jazz ensembles, and released more than 20 recordings under his own label.

Over his recent travels, he has gained new perspectives on what it means to be a composer. He bike-packed across Argentina, raised funds for cancer research and listened to people’s stories.

Early Life and Education

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In colonial America, education was typically left to the family. A few public schools were established for children of wealthy families but it remained an informal practice. Church schools, traveling schoolmasters and work apprenticeships were all options for those seeking early instruction.

As the twentieth century progressed, education became more formal as state legislatures set academic standards and created tests for assessing student progress. As a result, more students could earn college degrees.

Professional Career

George has composed music for numerous musicals, solo performances and high-profile projects. He’s collaborated with artists from Eric Clapton to Dan Akyroyd and even The Chiffons.

He’s also expertly combined his gentle humor and storytelling talents into a repertoire of original compositions that have been praised for their distinct voice. As a solo performer, Maurer has toured the world as well as music directing The George Maurer Group–an irreverent group of nine jazz musicians described by The City Pages/Minneapolis as “rambunctious”.

He is a veteran Navy pilot who served aboard USS Saipan and in the Mediterranean Sea as both a flight deck officer and aircraft handling officer aboard SH-3 helicopters. Later, he became Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of HS Fleet Replacement Squadron 10 at Naval Air Station North Island.

Achievements and Honors

George Maurer has achieved success in a variety of music genres, from jazz and blues to classical. He has composed music for numerous musicals, performed with Native American country and jazz bands, toured as a jazz pianist and released more than 20 albums under his own label.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, he was an active member of the community. He served on both Sierra Madre’s Council and Planning Commission, as well as being a dedicated volunteer.

At the 2016 Honors Awards Reception, he received the First Ever Sierra Madre Lifetime Service Award. A tireless champion of many causes and always with a friendly smile, he passed away on February 14, 2021 at 98 years old. A beloved member of his community, he will be sorely missed by many.

Personal Life

George Maurer is an internationally acclaimed musician and composer who blends jazz, composition, and multimedia storytelling. His busy schedule takes him across America as well as abroad.

He is a musician with the George Maurer Jazz Group and directs the music ensemble at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Sierra Madre, California.

His music has been featured on television and radio programs such as “The Big Bang Theory” and “Smash.” Additionally, he composes original compositions for theater, dance and film.

His artistic journey has taken him across genres and disciplines with an emphasis on human experience. Recently, he completed an extensive bike-packing expedition that both stretched his artistic limits and tested him physically.

Net Worth

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He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 19, 1983 and is now 39 years old. He is married to Maddie Bisanz and they have two daughters together.

At Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul, Minnesota, he achieved great success both on the basketball and football fields. As MVP of his school and a First-Team All-American, he earned himself the title of MVP.

He cofounded and ran Kealia, a computer design system which sold to Sun Microsystems in 2004. Now back at Sun as senior vice president and chief architect, he also owns shares in chip-design software maker Magma Design Automation.