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Conductor

 

Mark Davis Scatterday is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a conductor, percussionist, and educator. Born on August 22, 1956, in Rochester, New York, Scatterday grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a trumpet player, and his mother was a pianist, which exposed him to music at an early age. Scatterday's passion for music began when he was a child, and he started playing the drums at the age of six. He later learned to play the piano and trumpet, which broadened his musical knowledge. Scatterday attended the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in percussion performance in 1978. He later earned a Master of Music degree in percussion performance from the same institution in 1980. After completing his studies, Scatterday began his career as a percussionist, performing with various orchestras and ensembles. He played with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, among others. Scatterday's talent as a percussionist earned him recognition, and he was invited to perform at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. In addition to his work as a percussionist, Scatterday also developed an interest in conducting. He studied conducting with David Effron and Gustav Meier at the Eastman School of Music and later with Leonard Bernstein at the Tanglewood Music Center. Scatterday's talent as a conductor was evident, and he was appointed as the conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble in 1992. As the conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Scatterday led the group to new heights of excellence. He expanded the ensemble's repertoire, commissioning new works and performing pieces that had never been played by a wind ensemble before. Scatterday's innovative approach to conducting earned him recognition, and he was awarded the prestigious Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Medal in 2001. Scatterday's talent as a conductor also led him to work with other orchestras and ensembles. He has conducted the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, among others. Scatterday has also conducted orchestras in Europe, Asia, and South America, earning him international recognition. In addition to his work as a conductor and percussionist, Scatterday is also an educator. He has taught at the Eastman School of Music since 1980, where he is currently the chair of the conducting and ensembles department. Scatterday has also taught at the Tanglewood Music Center, the Aspen Music Festival, and the National Orchestral Institute. Scatterday's contributions to the world of music have earned him numerous awards and honors. In addition to the Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Medal, he has received the Outstanding Educator Award from the New York State School Music Association, the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Rochester, and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the Eastman School of Music. Scatterday's legacy as a musician, conductor, and educator is a testament to his passion for music and his dedication to excellence. His contributions to the world of music have inspired countless musicians and enriched the lives of audiences around the world.

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