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Conductor

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Band

 

Eugene Corporon is a renowned conductor and music educator who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 12, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas, Corporon grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a band director, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Corporon showed a keen interest in music and began playing the trumpet in his school band. Corporon attended the University of Miami, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in trumpet performance. He then went on to pursue a Master of Music degree in conducting at the University of Northern Colorado. After completing his studies, Corporon began his career as a music educator, teaching at various schools and universities across the United States. In 1980, Corporon was appointed as the Director of Bands at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. During his tenure, he transformed the school's band program into one of the most respected in the country. He also founded the Cincinnati Wind Symphony, a professional ensemble that has performed at major music festivals and venues around the world. Corporon's reputation as a conductor grew rapidly, and he was soon in demand as a guest conductor for orchestras and wind ensembles across the United States and Europe. He has conducted the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, the Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra, and the North Texas Wind Symphony, among others. One of Corporon's most significant achievements was his work with the North Texas Wind Symphony. He was appointed as the ensemble's conductor in 2000 and quickly transformed it into one of the most respected wind ensembles in the world. Under his leadership, the North Texas Wind Symphony has released numerous critically acclaimed recordings and has won numerous awards, including several Grammy nominations. Corporon has also been recognized for his contributions to music education. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Midwest Clinic Medal of Honor, the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Order of Merit, and the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity's Outstanding Bandmaster Award. In addition to his work as a conductor and educator, Corporon is also a prolific arranger and composer. He has written numerous works for wind ensemble, including "Celebration Fanfare," "The New York Fanfare," and "The University of Kansas Fanfare." His arrangements of classical works, such as Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" and Holst's "The Planets," have become staples of the wind ensemble repertoire. Corporon's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant and far-reaching. His work as a conductor, educator, and composer has inspired countless musicians and has helped to elevate the status of wind ensembles and their repertoire. He continues to be an active and influential figure in the world of classical music, and his legacy is sure to endure for many years to come.

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