Conducting masterclass
International masterclass for conducting with Jerry Junkin, USA and an Austrian Military band
Location: Mid Europe 2012
8970 Schladming, Austria
Date: Monday, July 08, 2013 - Friday, July 12, 2013
Description
The masterclass takes place from July 08 - 12, 2013 as part of Mid Europe 2013. A limited number of active participants will conduct all pieces from the list below and rehearse them with a professional windband. Course language is German and English. If you would like to observe the masterclass you have the option to choose to be a passive participant. Passive Participants may attend the entire workshop and participate in discussions. Active participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their work with Jerry Junkin by conducting a work/movement as part of a concert at Mid Europe 2012 with the Austrian Military band on Friday, 12, 2013.
List of works for the masterclass
| Grad 5 | Carl Orff | Carmina Burana | 25' | Schott |
| Grad 4 | Gustav Holst/Matthews | First Suite in Eb | 12' | Boosey and Hawkes |
| Grad 4 | Frank Ticheli | San Anonio Dances | 10' | Manhattan Beach |
| Grad 4 | Percy Grainger/ed. Rogers | Irish Tune from Country Derry | 5' | SMC |
| Grad 3 | Frank Ticheli | Rest | 10' | Manhattan Beach |
Jerry Junkin, USA
Beginning his 20th season as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Dallas Wind Symphony, Jerry Junkin is recognized as one of the world’s most highly regarded wind conductors. He has served as Music Director and Conductor of the Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia since 2003. Additionally, 2012 marks the beginning of his 25th year on the faculty of The University of Texas at Austin, where he holds the Vincent R. and Jane D. DiNino Chair for the Director of Bands. He also holds the title of University Distinguished Teaching Professor. Previously, he served on the faculties of both the University of Michigan and the University of South Florida. In addition to his responsibilities as Professor of Music and Conductor of the Texas Wind Ensemble, he serves as Head of the Conducting Division and teaches courses in conducting and wind band literature. He is a recipient of multiple teaching awards, and students of Mr. Junkin hold major positions throughout the world. In 2005 he was presented the Grainger Medallion by the International Percy Grainger Society in recognition of his championing of Grainger’s works.
Performances under the direction of Mr. Junkin have won the praise of such notable musicians as John Corigliano, David Del Tredici, Gunther Schuller, Karel Husa, William Kraft, Jacob Druckman and Michael Colgrass, among many others. Mr. Junkin has released over 30 compact disc recordings for the Reference, Klavier and Naxos labels. The New York Times named his recent release on the Reference Recordings label, Bells for Stokowski, one of the best classical CD’s of the year. His performance of Circus Maximus with The University of Texas Wind Ensemble was recently released on the world’s first Blu Ray audio disc in 5.1 surround sound by Naxos. In 2014 he will lead The University of Texas Wind Ensemble on a four week tour around the world.
Jerry Junkin is an enthusiastic advocate of public school music education, having conducted All-State bands and festivals in forty-eight states and on five continents. He spends his summers in residence at the Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan, as well as appearing at major music festivals throughout the world.
Mr. Junkin has served as President of the Big XII Band Director's Association and is a member of the Board of Directors of The John Philip Sousa Foundation, is Past-President of the American Bandmasters Association, and is Past President of the College Band Directors National Association. Regularly making guest appearances with ensembles such as the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra and the Taipei Symphonic Winds, the 2012-13 season finds him conducting throughout the United States in addition to appearances in Japan, China, Spain and Austria.