Role

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Conductor Performer

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Band

 

 

Orchestral

 

Timothy Reynish is a renowned conductor and music educator who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 17, 1942, in London, England, Reynish grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a professional violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Reynish started playing the clarinet at the age of 11 and quickly developed a passion for music. Reynish attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied clarinet with Jack Brymer and conducting with Maurice Miles. After completing his studies, he joined the Royal Air Force as a musician and served for six years. During his time in the RAF, Reynish played in various ensembles and orchestras and gained valuable experience as a performer. In 1971, Reynish was appointed as the principal clarinetist of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. He held this position for 12 years and also served as the orchestra's assistant conductor. During his tenure with the Liverpool Philharmonic, Reynish gained a reputation as a skilled conductor and was invited to conduct other orchestras in the UK and abroad. In 1983, Reynish was appointed as the director of wind and brass studies at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He held this position for 23 years and was instrumental in developing the college's wind and brass program into one of the best in the world. Reynish also served as the conductor of the RNCM Wind Orchestra, which he led to numerous awards and accolades. Reynish's conducting career took off in the 1990s when he began to focus on conducting wind ensembles. He has conducted some of the world's most prestigious wind ensembles, including the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, the North Texas Wind Symphony, and the United States Marine Band. Reynish has also conducted orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. One of Reynish's most significant achievements as a conductor was his work with the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. He first conducted the ensemble in 1992 and quickly developed a close relationship with the musicians. Reynish conducted the TKWO on numerous tours of Europe and the United States and recorded several critically acclaimed albums with the ensemble. Reynish's work with the TKWO helped to raise the profile of wind ensembles and brought attention to the high level of musicianship in Japan. Reynish has also been a champion of contemporary music and has commissioned and premiered works by some of the world's leading composers. He has worked closely with composers such as Michael Nyman, Philip Sparke, and John McCabe and has conducted premieres of their works with various ensembles. In addition to his work as a conductor, Reynish is also a respected music educator. He has taught at several universities and conservatories, including the Royal Northern College of Music, the University of Michigan, and the University of Houston. Reynish has also written several books on conducting and wind ensemble music, including "The Art of Wind Playing" and "The Wind Ensemble and Its Repertoire." Reynish has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2002, he was awarded the Medal of Honor of the City of Osaka, Japan, for his contributions to music in Japan. In 2004, he was awarded the Midwest Clinic Medal of Honor, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to music education.

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