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NEWS
VoyageSTL Feature
28 April 2025
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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.
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The American Prize Winner
21 November 2024
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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!
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Bold Journey Interview
24 October 2024
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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.
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The American Prize Finalist
2 May 2024
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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.
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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!
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The American Prize Finalist
9 April 2024
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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.
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The American Prize Finalist
26 March 2024
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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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
​13 July 2024
Unfinished List of the Things I Love
Gregory Wiest and Areum Oh
7:30pm, Einstein Kultur
Munich, Germany
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14 September 2024
Lynn University Wind Ensemble
Kenneth Amis, conductor
7:30pm, Wold Performing Arts Center
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
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22 October 2024
Sterling Tanner and Alexandra Nguyen
7:30pm, Grusin Hall
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
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25 October 2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wind Ensemble
Kenneth Amis, conductor
8:00pm, Kresge Auditorium
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
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13 November 2024
Missouri Western State University Symphonic Winds
Lee Harrelson, conductor
7:30pm, Potter Hall Theater
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO
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14 November 2024
Boston University Wind Ensemble
Kenneth Amis, conductor
7:30pm, Tsai Performance Center
Boston University
Boston, MA
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14 December 2024
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
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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
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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
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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
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