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Rock Bottom named finalist in WASBE Competition
16 December 2021
Rock Bottom for Wind Ensemble has been named a finalist in the 3rd Annual World Association for Symphony Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Composition Competition. The three finalist pieces will be performed at the WASBE Convention in Prague, Czech Republic on July 20, 2022.
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We Seven now published through Murphy Music Press
9 December 2021
We Seven for Wind Ensemble is has been picked up for publication through Murphy Music Press, LLC. Click here for more information. The Brass Band version will still be available directly from Jenkins via Square. Looking forward to working with Murphy Music Press!
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2022 International Trombone Festival
28 November 2021
Dr. Bruce Faske was selected for the Performing Artist Showcase Recital at the 2022 International Trombone Festival at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR. His submission included a forthcoming work by Jenkins for trombone and piano written in memory of Dr. Faske's father. The conference will take place July 13-16, 2022. Check back here for more details.
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Virtual Coaching and Discussion at SUNY New Paltz
11 November 2021
Jenkins coached and talked with the members of the SUNY New Paltz Symphonic Band as they rehearsed Kolo for their concert later this month.
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GMM Band Composition and Arranging Finalists
26 October 2021
Rock Bottom and Solar Flare have both been named finalists in the 2021 1st Annual Grand Mesa Publications Band Composition and Arranging Contest. Winners are expected to be announced in January 2022, so check back here for more details.
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24th IGEB International Conference
21 September 2021
Jenkins's research paper titled "'Whatever you do, fund the band': George W. Landers and the Iowa Band Law has been selected for inclusion on the Internationale Gesellschaft zur Erforschung & Förderung der Blasmusik's 24th International Conference to take place July 13-18, 2022 at the Instituto di alta formazione musicale “Conservatorio Claudio Monteverdi” in Bolzano, Italy.
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The American Prize Finalist
28 May 2021
These Are Enough has just been named a finalist in the Composition-Choral Music (Professional Division) Category of The American Prize. Winners are expected to be announced next month, so check back here for more details.
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The American Prize Finalist
7 May 2021
Rock Bottom has just been named a finalist in the Composition-Band/Wind Ensemble (Professional Division) Category of The American Prize. Winners are expected to be announced next month, so check back here for more details.
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The American Prize Semi-Finalist
5 March 2021
Rock Bottom has just been named a semi-finalist in the Composition-Band/Wind Ensemble (Professional Division) Category of The American Prize. Finalists are expected to be announced next month, so check back here for more details.
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The American Prize Semi-Finalist
5 February 2021
These Are Enough has just been named a semi-finalist in the Composition-Choral Music (Professional Division) Category of The American Prize. Finalists are expected to be announced next month, so check back here for more details.
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CD Release
1 January 2021
Jenkins's piece Of Vigils and Storms is now available on Ablaze Records' newest CD, Orchestral Masters Vol. 7. The piece was recorded in the summer of 2019 by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Mikel Toms. Order your copy here.
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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
26 October 2021
Arkansas State University Chamber Singers
Ryan W. Sullivan, conductor
7:30pm, Riceland Hall - Fowler Center
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
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30 November 2021
SUNY New Paltz Symphonic Band
Adam Fontana, conductor
7:30pm, Studley Theater
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
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2 December 2021
University of South Carolina Aiken Wind Ensemble
Hayes Bunch, conductor
7:30pm, Etherredge Center
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC
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24 February 2022
Arkansas State University Concert Band
Steven Riley, conductor
7:30pm, Riceland Hall - Fowler Center
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
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20 July 2022
Ensemble TBA
WASBE International Conference
Date and Location TBA
Prague, Czech Republic
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