Stephen J. Reen

Dr. Stephen J. Reen, 52, of Greensburg, IN passed away on Monday, September 24 ^th , 2018 after a brief battle with cancer.  Stephen was born on March 5, 1966 to Bernard and Teresa Reen of Buffalo, NY. He is survived by his mother, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He is also survived by his wife of 23 years, Sophie, and their nine children – Stephen, Dominic, Bernie, Virginia, John, William, Lucy, Hugh and Gabby. He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew. Recognized as one of the top five group piano teachers in the country by the Music Teachers National Association, (MTNA) Steve obtained Bachelors and Masters degrees in Piano Performance, and the Doctor of Music from Indiana University. His teaching was featured in American Music Teacher magazine, and in a film produced by the National Piano Foundation. Dr. Reen's articles were published in Keyboard Companion, American Music Teacher, and Clavier Magazine. He was a presenter for the MTNA National Convention, the IMTA Convention, the National Keyboard Pedagogy Conference, the World Piano Pedagogy Conference and was a frequently sought after adjudicator/clinician for piano teacher's organizations throughout the U.S. Dr. Reen was President and founder of the Columbus Academy of Music in Columbus, Indiana.  He was also a pianist, organist, choir director, Musikgarten piano teacher, and enjoyed performing in barbershop quartets with his sons.  In recent years, Steve and his wife, Sophie, traveled with their 9 children across the US and Canada performing as the Reen Family Singers in chapter shows, church concerts and weddings. Steve also enjoyed singing with The Southern Gateway Chorus of Cincinnati, OH. A viewing will be held at the Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home located at 302 North Franklin St., Greensburg, IN 47240 on Sunday, September 30th from 2-5 pm. The funeral will be held Monday, October 1st at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church located at 245 W. Broadway St., Greenwood, IN. A graveside service will occur on Monday following the funeral, at Rossburg Cemetery, New Point. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made The Reen Family Children’s Fund.