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We Seven won First Prize in Dresdner Bläserphilharmonie's Winds Composition Contest Saxony
9 November 2022
We Seven for Wind Ensemble has won First Prize in the Dresdner Bläserphilharmonie's Winds Composition Contest Saxony I Edition. It will be performed by the Dresdner Bläserphilharmonie in Dresden, Germany in 2023.
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Rock Bottom won First Place in WASBE Competition
21 July 2022
Rock Bottom for Wind Ensemble has won First Place in the 3rd Annual World Association for Symphony Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Composition Competition. It was performed at the WASBE Convention in Prague, Czech Republic on July 21, 2022.
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Pieces for brass band now also available through BrookWright Music
9 May 2022
Jenkins's music for brass band (Boreas: The North Wind, Dreams of America, Kolo, and We Seven) is now available in partnership with BrookWright Music, in addition to being available directly from Jenkins via Square. Click here for more information. Looking forward to working with BrookWright Music!
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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 21, 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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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
16 July 2022
Bruce Faske and Lauren Schack Clark
International Trombone Festival
12:30pm, Recital Hall
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
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21 July 2022
Czech National Concert Band
Col. Václav Blahunek, conductor
3rd WASBE International Composition Contest (Category 2)
WASBE International Conference
9:00am, Great Hall
Žofín Palace
Prague, Czech Republic
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9 September 2022
Fountain City Brass Band
Helen Harrelson, conductor
7:30pm, White Concert Hall
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
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10 September 2022
Fountain City Brass Band
Helen Harrelson, conductor
7:30pm, Bell Center
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
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23 September 2022
Incidental Music for Gruesome Playground Injuries
Arkansas State University Department of Theatre
DayDay Robinson, director
7:30pm, Simpson Theatre - Fowler Center
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
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24 September 2022
Incidental Music for Gruesome Playground Injuries
Arkansas State University Department of Theatre
DayDay Robinson, director
7:30pm, Simpson Theatre - Fowler Center
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
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30 September 2022
Incidental Music for Gruesome Playground Injuries
Arkansas State University Department of Theatre
DayDay Robinson, director
7:30pm, Simpson Theatre - Fowler Center
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
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2 October 2022
Incidental Music for Gruesome Playground Injuries
Arkansas State University Department of Theatre
DayDay Robinson, director
2:00pm, Simpson Theatre - Fowler Center
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
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17 October 2022
Bruce Faske and Lauren Schack Clark
7:30pm, Riceland Hall - Fowler Center
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
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15 November 2022
University of Wisconsin-Madison Concert Band
Herb Payung, conductor
7:30pm, Mead Witter Foundation Concert Hall
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
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6 February 2023
University of Michigan Concert Band
Courtney Snyder, conductor
8:00pm, Hill Auditorium
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
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7 March 2023
University of Tennessee at Martin Wind Ensemble
John Oelrich, conductor
7:30pm, Harriet Fulton Theatre
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN
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11 March 2023
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12 March 2023
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19 March 2023