PROGRAM

DR. GREG SANDERS, composer

introduces our 2009-2010 Course of Study

What To Listen for in Music
by Aaron Copland.

Dr. Greg Sanders

Dr. Greg Sanders is currently Professor of Music at Texas A&M University-Kingsville where he serves as Coordinator of Theory/Composition Studies. He has previously taught at Bradley University, Arkansas State University, and the University of North Texas. An active composer, his music is published by Southern Music, MMB Music, TRN Music Publisher, and LarAsh Music. He is a member of Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). His numerous commissions include both professional and non-professional groups. Dr. Sanders’ compositions have been performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Samara National Symphony (Russia), the Boston Metropolitan Wind Symphony, the Lakeshore Wind Symphony (Milwaukee), the Royal Danish Marine Band, the Kitakyushu (Japan) Wind Festival, and at 1100 universities and secondary schools. His music appeals to a wide spectrum of listeners. Honors include composition awards and grants from Broadcast Music Incorporated, Texas Orchestra Directors Association, The Continental Harmony Project American Composer’s Forum, the College Band Directors National Association, the National Federation of Music Clubs, Music Teacher National Association, and the Lilly Foundation. His orchestral work “Prairie Dreams: The River’s Echo” was nominated for the 1992 Pulitzer Prize. The most current information about Greg and his music can be found at http://www.gregsanders.com.

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