UW band director Michael Leckrone says he will step down at the end of upcoming school year

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Famed UW band director Michael Leckrone announced on Saturday that he will step down at the end of the 2018-19 school year, which will be his 50th season.

Leckrone, 82, said through a UW-Madison news release that he has not decided on future plans and there is no significance to the timing.

UW-Madison will conduct a national search for a new director.

This season is Leckrone’s 50th year leading the band. He had made the decision a few weeks ago but delayed sharing it publicly until he could meet with students, according to the university.

“We are immensely grateful to Mike for the joy he’s brought to generations of Badgers on the football field and in the concert hall,” UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said.

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