A Musical Mosaic
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Featuring works by Bernstein, Ives, Grainger, and more, Dr. Rodney Dorsey of Florida State University steps out in front of the band after a week of professional development with several up-and-coming conductors. Pls register via Free Tickets link.Fri / Jul 18 / 7:30 pm
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Schlesinger Center | Alexandria, VA
4915 East Campus Dr.
Program
Profanation / Bernstein; arr. Bencriscutto
COL Bruce R. Pulver, conducting
National Anthem / Key; arr. Smith
Chester / Schuman
Yudai Ueda, conducting
Cathedrals / Salfelder
David Ramos, conducting
Children's March / Grainger; arr. Rogers
Elle Sunmin Lee, conducting
Sweet Chariot / Simon
Yuman Wu, conducting
Variations on America / Ives; arr. Schuman/Rhoads
Elliot Lentz, conducting
La Procession du Rocio / Turina; arr. Reed
Dr. Rodney Dorsey, conducting
Nocturne / Tian; arr. Thornton
Symphony No. 2 / Ticheli
Mvt. 3 Apollo Unleashed
Extras
Dr. Rodney Dorsey, guest clinician
Rodney Dorsey is Professor of Music at the Florida State University College of Music where he conducts the FSU Wind Orchestra and guides the graduate wind conducting program.
Dorsey comes to FSU from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where he conducted the IU Wind Ensemble and taught graduate conducting courses. Prior to his tenure at the Jacobs School, Dorsey served on the faculties of the University of Oregon, University of Michigan, DePaul University and Northwestern University. He also gained extensive experience teaching in the public schools of Florida and Georgia.
Dorsey studied conducting with Mallory Thompson, John P. Paynter, and James Croft. He was a clarinet student of Fred Ormand and Frank Kowalsky.
During his conducting career, Dorsey has led performances at several prominent events including the American Bandmasters Association Convention, College Band Directors National Conference North/Northwest Regional Conference, and the Bands of America National Festival. He is active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator in the United States. International engagements include Hungary, Canada, and Bulgaria.
Dorsey’s commitment to community has been demonstrated by his participation on the board of directors for Music for All and the Midwest Clinic. He currently serves as the president of the Midwest Clinic. Other professional memberships include the College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Education, Florida Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma (honorary), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Dorsey is also an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. Most recently Dorsey was named a Yamaha Master Educator.
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