top of page
3B5A3662-Edit.jpg
HAVING A CONCERT?

Are you planning a performance of one of Jenkins's pieces? Please let him know by completing the Performance Notification Form. Your performance will be added to this site and promoted by the composer. Thank You!

​

​

NEWS

VoyageSTL Feature

28 April 2025

​

Last fall, Jenkins was interviewed by VoyageSTL, an online magazine that features artists, small businesses, and creatives in and around St. Louis. The interview looks at Jenkins's journey from initial dreams of being a rocket designer to become a collegiate professor. Click here to read it: Conversations with Derek Jenkins.

__________________________________________________________

​

The American Prize Winner

21 November 2024

​

Dreams of America has been named winner of the Marian Anderson Award for Social Justice (Professional Division) of The American Prize. A big thank you to Helen Harrelson and the National Youth Brass Band of America for commissioning the piece and to Fountain City Brass Band for their fantastic premiere in September 2022!

__________________________________________________________

​

Bold Journey Interview

24 October 2024

​

Jenkins interviewed with Bold Journey, an online magazine dedicated to exploring problems and obstacles faced by many, including imposter syndrome and burnout. Through the interview Jenkins recalls what helped him navigate these situations and how he has come to terms with them. Click here to read it: Meet Derek Jenkins.

__________________________________________________________

​

The American Prize Finalist

2 May 2024

​

Remnants has just been named a finalist in the Composition - Instrumental Chamber Music (Professional Division) Category of The American Prize. Winners will be announced soon.

__________________________________________________________

​

Missouri Western State University

22 April 2024

Jenkins has accepted a position as Associate Professor of Music Theory at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO to begin this coming fall. Go Griffs!

__________________________________________________________

​

The American Prize Finalist

9 April 2024

​

Of Vigils and Storms has just been named a finalist in the Composition - Orchestra Music (Professional Division) Category of The American Prize. Winners will be announced soon.

__________________________________________________________

​

The American Prize Finalist

26 March 2024

​

Dreams of America has just been named a finalist in the Composition - Band/Wind Ensemble (Professional Division) Category of The American Prize. Winners will be announced soon.

__________________________________________________________​

​

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

​13 July 2024

Unfinished List of the Things I Love

Gregory Wiest and Areum Oh

7:30pm, Einstein Kultur

Munich, Germany

__________________________________________________________

​​​

14 September 2024

We Seven

Lynn University Wind Ensemble

Kenneth Amis, conductor

7:30pm, Wold Performing Arts Center

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL

__________________________________________________________

​

22 October 2024

Remnants

Sterling Tanner and Alexandra Nguyen

7:30pm, Grusin Hall

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO

__________________________________________________________

​ â€‹

25 October 2024

We Seven

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wind Ensemble

Kenneth Amis, conductor

8:00pm, Kresge Auditorium

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA

__________________________________________________________

​ 

13 November 2024

Rock Bottom

Missouri Western State University Symphonic Winds

Lee Harrelson, conductor

7:30pm, Potter Hall Theater

Missouri Western State University

St. Joseph, MO

__________________________________________________________

​ 

14 November 2024

We Seven

Boston University Wind Ensemble

Kenneth Amis, conductor

7:30pm, Tsai Performance Center

Boston University

Boston, MA

__________________________________________________________

​ 

14 December 2024

We Seven

UAB High School Honor Band Festival Band 

Joseph Parisi, conductor

4:00pm, Jemison Concert Hall

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

__________________________________________________________

​​

20 February 2025

Gazing Earthward [consortium premiere]

Wichita State University Wind Ensemble

Timothy Shade, conductor

7:30pm, Miller Concert Hall - Duerksen Fine Arts Center

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

__________________________________________________________

​

7 March 2025

Gazing Earthward [consortium premiere]

University of Illinois Hindsley Symphonic Band

Alex Mondragon, conductor

7:30pm, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

University of Illinois

Urbana, IL

__________________________________________________________

​

15 April 2025

into air, into thin air [consortium premiere]

University of Tennessee at Martin Symphonic Band

John Oelrich, conductor

7:30pm, Harriet Fulton Theatre

University of Tennessee at Martin

Martin, TN

__________________________________________________________

​

"Mvt 4 (of Dreams of America) strikes me as FABULOUS...[it] was exciting and created an austere 'American' sonic image."
 The American Prize (2024)
"a talented, young composer with an ear and skill for writing for wind band. His music strikes the balance between approachable and innovative..."
Lee Hartman, Mid America Freedom Band Director
"beautifully descriptive soundscape...a setting of hope for the future"
 The American Prize (2021)
"[a] gifted composer with a talent for evocative, nuanced large-ensemble writing"
KCMetropolis

© 2025 Derek M. Jenkins. All rights reserved.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Soundcloud
bottom of page