Everything Band Podcast

I am thrilled to welcome conductor Jerry Junkin to the show for a conversation about his career, how every commission provides a new opportunity, and the importance of cultivating good relationships. Topics: Jerry’s background as the son of a high school band director and being prepared to take advantage of serendipitous opportunities that helped to shape his early career. Collaborating with other musicians and how to ask a composer to work with your group. The most important bit of advice that Jerry looks to pass along to all of his conducting students at the University of Texas. Criteria for selecting literature for his concerts and advice for sifting through the large number of pieces that are released each year. Links: Jerry Junkin The University of Texas Butler School of Music Dallas Winds Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia Cornet Favorites, Gerard Schwarz & William Bolcom Composers and Schools in Concert The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Harvey Penick's Little Red Book