Time:
Saturday
December, 20, 2014
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Location:
Skyline Ballroom 375AB
Category
ADULT BAND
Performer Details
Performer Bio Synopsis
The Utah Wind Symphony is unlike any other group currently performing in Utah. This premiere ensemble is a wind and percussion band, reflecting the tradition of wind bands in America. Originally organized by a University of Utah graduate student and a local high school band director, the UWS now includes a talented mix of professional freelance musicians, music educators, and faculty from three of Utah's universities. Also represented in this organization are the nation's finest music institutions, with participating alumni from Julliard and the Manhattan School of Music, as well as graduates from BYU, the University of Utah, Utah State, and Weber State University. The product of this confluence of musical talent promises to result in an ensemble unlike anything else currently happening in Utah.
UTAH WIND SYMPHONY
Conductor's Bio
Newly appointed conductor of the Utah Wind Symphony, Scott Hagen has
established himself as one of Utah's most sought after music educators and clinicians
bringing with him to his position nearly 30 years experience. He serves as the Director
of Bands at The University of Utah School of Music teaching both undergraduate and
graduate conducting, as well as conducting the University of Utah Wind Ensemble.
Hagen maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor and clinician for many local
high schools as well as numerous honor and all state ensembles throughout the United States.
Performances under the direction of Hagen have won the praise of notable musicians
such as Tony DiLorenzo, Jeff Nelson, Adam Frey, Mark Inouye, Bil Jackson, David
Maslanka, David Gillingham and Gene Pokorny. His ensembles are known for their
unique timbre, blending each individual instrument to create a warm and rich sonority.
When programming repertoire, Hagen brings a fresh approach to works from the past,
and continues to strive in exploring works of the present.
Hagen holds a Bachelor's degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota as
well as a Master’s degree in music education from the University of Minnesota. In 1995
the Associated Students of the University of Utah named him “Teacher of the Year.” He
was the conductor of the official Utah Olympic Spirit Band for the 2002 Winter
Olympic Games and for the 2003-2004 school year Professor Hagen was the recipient
of the Student’s Choice Teaching Award in the College of Fine Arts. His professional
affiliations include College Band Directors National Association, National Association
for Music Education, Utah Music Educators Association and is an honorary member of
Tau Beta Sigma Music Sorority.
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