Background
Hunsberger, Donald Ross was born on August 2, 1932 in Souderton, pennsylvania, United States. Son of Irvin Yocum and Meta Lovella (Potts) Hunsberger.
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This text contains practical instruction in choral and instrumental conducting for both beginning and intermediate students, along with a large selection of scores for classroom practice.
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Hunsberger, Donald Ross was born on August 2, 1932 in Souderton, pennsylvania, United States. Son of Irvin Yocum and Meta Lovella (Potts) Hunsberger.
Bachelor of Music, Eastman School of Music, 1954. Master of Music, University Rochester, 1959. Doctor Museum Arts, University Rochester, 1963.
He also held the position of Professor of conducting at the Eastman School of Music. Generally regarded as a key contributor to the rise of the modern wind ensemble in the twentieth century, Hunsberger"s notable contributions include conducting, recording, and arranging music for winds. In 1962, he was appointed conductor of the Eastman Symphony Band and coordinator of the Instrumental Ensemble Program.
In 1965, following the departure of Clyde Roller, Hunsberger was appointed as conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, which had been created by Frederick Fennell.
During his tenure with the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Hunsberger conducted many recordings, including some with trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Through his work as a conductor, author, and recording artist, Hunsberger helped further the principles of the wind ensemble concept, including "specified instrumentation, orchestral concept of performance, single performer approach development of individual tone colors.".
From 1985-1987, Hunsberger served as the president of the College Band Directors National Association. In recent years, Hunsberger has rescored music for silent films, and has conducted performances with major symphony orchestras.
Hunsberger is currently conductor emeritus of the Eastman Wind Ensemble.
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Board directors Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, since 1990, Conductor Guild, Inc., WASBE. Master sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1954-1958. Member WASBE, College Band Directors National Association (president 1984-1986), World Association Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (board directors since 1988), Sonneck Society, Patrick Gilmore Society (board directors since 1989).
Married Marjorie Richmond Comstock, June 16, 1962. Children: Susan Elizabeth, Laura Kimberly.