YOUNGSTOWN — A memorial concert in honor of the late Stephen L. Gage is planned May 21 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown.

The concert will celebrate Gage’s 44-year career as a music educator and conductor. Former students, colleagues and friends will present a 90-minute program selected from his favorite musical repertoire as well as music that he wrote for each of his three children.

Audience members are invited to bring their instruments and join in the playing of the finale, “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

A reception and light refreshments will follow the program.

The event also will raise money for two scholarships in his name. The scholarships, one at Youngstown State University and another at Indiana State University, will continue his legacy of passion for music and sharing the love of music with others for years to come.

Gage, who died in February following complications from surgery, spent 28 years as the director of bands and orchestra at Youngstown State University. He also served as the director of the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra, W.D. Packard Band and Stambaugh Youth Concert Band.

He wrote numerous articles on conducting, rehearsal technique and wind band literature. Gage and the YSU Wind Ensemble released nine CDs, including two through NAXOS Inc. He influenced thousands of musicians as a guest conductor of honor groups and festivals throughout the United States.

Prior to his years at Youngstown State, Gage served as director of bands at Emporia State University in Kansas and director of bands at Auburn and Warsaw high schools, both in New York. He most recently served as interim director of Bands at Indiana State University School of Music.

Scholarship donations can be made by designating “Stephen L. Gage Memorial Fund” to the YSU Foundation online at tinyurl.com/YSUFoundation and to Indiana State University at givetoindianastate.org.

Tickets for the 3:30 p.m. concert are available at no cost; however, goodwill donations will be accepted at the door. Tickets for the concert can be reserved online at stambaughauditorium.com, picked up at the DeYor Performing Arts Center box office, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays or requested by calling during box office hours at 330-259-9651.