What is jerry junkin?

Jerry Junkin is an American conductor who is known for his work in the field of wind band and orchestral music. He was born on March 8, 1946, in College Station, Texas. He holds a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Texas and a master's degree in clarinet performance from Michigan State University.

Junkin has served as the conductor of several notable wind bands and orchestras, including the Dallas Wind Symphony, the Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia, and the University of Texas Wind Ensemble. He has also conducted the world premieres of several new works for wind band and orchestra, including pieces by composers John Mackey, Frank Ticheli, and Joan Tower.

In addition to his work as a conductor, Jerry Junkin is also a renowned clarinetist. He has performed with several major orchestras, including the Detroit Symphony, the Rochester Philharmonic, and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Junkin has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of music, including the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Order of Merit, the Texas Bandmasters Association's Outstanding Bandmaster Award, and the Michael J. Colburn Award for Excellence in Conducting from the American Bandmasters Association.