Gordon "Gordy" Bowman is a graduate of Boston University and the Boston Conservatory. He has been the musical director for Fitchburg, Cohasset and Newburyport public school systems.

Gordy's professional career has taken him into every possible playing situation. He has performed with a variety of big bands, concert bands, brass ensembles, theater musicals and general business orchestras.

Now retired from Waddell & Reed Financial Services as a financial advisor, Gordy serves as the Business Agent for the North Shore Musicians Association, Local 126.  He also writes a financial column in the local's news letter in which he gives financial advise to musicians.