Role

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Composer  

Birth

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1963 in Poughkeepsie, NY

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Contemporary

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Orchestral

 

Phil Snedecor is a renowned classical music composer, trumpeter, and educator. He was born on August 22, 1957, in Washington, D.C. Snedecor grew up in a musical family, with his father being a professional trumpet player and his mother a pianist. He started playing the trumpet at the age of nine and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Snedecor attended the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in trumpet performance. He then went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he received a Master of Music degree in trumpet performance. During his time at Juilliard, Snedecor studied with renowned trumpet players such as William Vacchiano and Gerard Schwarz. After completing his studies, Snedecor began his career as a professional trumpet player. He performed with many orchestras, including the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and the New York City Opera Orchestra. He also played in Broadway shows, such as "Les Miserables" and "The Phantom of the Opera." In addition to his work as a trumpet player, Snedecor began composing music in the 1990s. His compositions are known for their unique blend of classical and jazz influences. Snedecor's first major composition was "The Loyalist Suite," which was commissioned by the United States Air Force Band. The piece is a tribute to the loyalists who fought for the British during the American Revolution. Snedecor's other notable compositions include "Fanfare for a New Era," which was commissioned by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and "Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra," which was premiered by the National Symphony Orchestra. Snedecor has also composed music for chamber ensembles, including "Suite for Brass Quintet" and "Three American Sketches for Brass Quintet." In addition to his work as a composer and trumpet player, Snedecor is also an educator. He has taught at the University of Maryland, the Peabody Conservatory of Music, and the Catholic University of America. Snedecor is currently a professor of trumpet at the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. Snedecor's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council. In 2010, he was awarded the Maryland State Arts Council's Individual Artist Award for Music Composition. In conclusion, Phil Snedecor is a talented and accomplished classical music composer, trumpeter, and educator. His compositions are known for their unique blend of classical and jazz influences, and his performances as a trumpet player have been praised by audiences and critics alike. Snedecor's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, and his legacy as a musician and composer will continue to inspire future generations.

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