Frederick Fennell
Conductor and educator of band music
Born
July 2nd, 1914
111 years ago
Died
December 7th, 2004
20 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An influential conductor and educator, contributed significantly to the band movement in the United States. Fennell served as the conductor for the Eastman Wind Ensemble and is credited with establishing the wind ensemble as a respected performing ensemble. He led several notable performances and recordings that helped to shape the repertoire for concert bands. His dedication to music education influenced generations of musicians and conductors. Fennell's pedagogical approach emphasized performance excellence and the importance of wind instruments in orchestral settings.
Conducted the Eastman Wind Ensemble
Pioneered the wind ensemble repertoire
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