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SMOKY MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Dr. Michael Colburn Michael Colburn joined the faculty of Butler University as Director of Bands in August, 2014. In addition to conducting the Butler University Wind Ensemble, he offers instruction in conducting, euphonium, and the...
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Dr. Richard Good Dr. Rick Good, is currently the Music Department Chair and Director of Bands at Auburn University. In addition he was recently appointed to a one-year term on the Board of Directors for the American Bandmasters...
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Dr. Donald B. Ryder Dr. Donald D. Ryder is the WJ Julian Professor of Bands and serves as Director of Bands at The University of Tennessee. His duties include directing the “Pride of the Southland” Marching Band, conducting the UT Wind...
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Dr. Stan Michalski Jr. Dr. Stan Michalski Jr., distinguished Emeritus Professor of Music and Conductor of Bands at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, forged a distinguished career spanning 55 years as a conductor, educator, performer and...
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL Thomas G. Leslie As Director of the Division of Wind Band Studies and Professor of Conducting, Thomas Leslie has earned recognition for high quality performances of the UNLV Bands. During his tenure at UNLV, his bands have received...
