P e t e r S t e i n e r , T r o m b o n e

2023 Quad State Guest Artist

Italian trombonist Peter Steiner’s playing has been described as “beautifully controlled with a vocal sound” and he is recognized around the world as “a new trombone star within his generation” who “plays with total control”. In 2019 he was honoured as a Prize Winner at the XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia

His 2022/2023 season will feature a 5 month US tour as well as duo concerts together with Constanze Hochwartner in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Korea, Italy, Japan, and Singapore Among many highlights are the World Premieres of the UFO Concerto for Trombone by Johan de Meij with the Central Ohio Symphony and the Trombone Concerto by Dimitri Cervo with the Kennesaw State University Orchestra

At the age of 23, Peter Steiner was appointed Trombonist of the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic for the 2016-2017 season Prior to that engagement he served as Principal Trombonist with the Colorado Symphony for the 2014-2015 season. He has performed as guest trombonist with the Munich Philharmonic, Staatskapelle Dresden, New York Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Mr Steiner has soloed with numerous ensembles around the world including, most recently, the Mariinsky Orchestra and Orquestra Sinfõnica Brasileira in Rio de Janeiro. He has had the privilege of performing the world premiers of Eric Ewazen’s “Visions of Light” (Chamber Orchestra Version) and Gilles Rocha’s “Fly or Die” with Brass Band accompaniment. He can be heard on his debut album, UNITED, which was released in January 2017 under the HELLOSTAGE Label, in collaboration with Hsiao-Ling Lin (piano) and Silver Ainomäe (cello). His second album, SAPPHIRE was released in July 2019 under the Berlin Classics label, in collaboration with pianist Constanze Hochwartner. His third album BINARY STAR in collaboration with Constanze Hochwartner was released in May 2021, again under the Berlin Classics label. His most recent release is The First Noël, a Christmas Journey – together with his duo partner.

Mr Steiner began his studies at the Music Conservatory in his hometown of Bolzano, Italy before continuing his studies at The Mozarteum of Salzburg (Austria) In 2016 he graduated from The Juilliard School in New York City with a Performance Diploma His major teachers and influences include Joseph Alessi, Warren Deck, Nitzan Haroz, and Dany Bonvin

Mr. Steiner performs exclusively on Bach Trombones - his signature is the Artisan 47XPS.

C o n s t a n z e H o c h w a r t n e r , P i a n o

Austrian artist Constanze Hochwartner is an international touring solo organist and pianist as well as part of the Duo Steiner-Hochwartner Her 2022/2023 season involves tours throughout Asia, Scandinavia and the USA In addition she will give solo performances on the organ as well as duo concerts in Austria, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland

Constanze’s debut album SAPPHIRE, in collaboration with Peter Steiner, was released in July 2019 under the Berlin Classics label. Their CD Release Tour brought them to Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States. Her second album BINARY STAR, on which Constanze plays organ, was released in May 2021, again under the Berlin Classics label and in collaboration with Peter Steiner. The Christmas album THE FIRST NOËL – a Collection including both instruments (organ and piano) paired with trombone was released in December 2021. Her most recent album 2022 was brought to the public on an extensive 3 month album release tour this past summer

Q u a d

Dr. Todd French

Conductor

Flashpoint

Tyler Arcari

Blue Ridge Reel

Brian Balmages

After Pandora

Mark Lortz

A Certain Slant of Light

Peter Terry

March of the Freedom Fighters

Annual 75th

Todd M. French is Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Murray State University. Along with his duties as the tuba/euphonium professor, Dr. French conducts the MSU Brass Choir and the MSU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, and teaches music theory. He is an active recitalist, conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Dr. French presents numerous master classes and conducts music workshops, camps and honor bands across the Midwest and Southeast.

Dr. French has a diverse performing career as a soloist, military musician, commercial artist, orchestral player, chamber musician, and conductor His career includes serving as principal tuba and soloist with the U.S. Seventh Fleet Navy Band (Japan) and U.S. Navy Band San Diego. While in the U.S. Navy, Dr. French was also an enlisted ceremonial band conductor, providing musical support for official military and government functions, including special performances for officialU.S. military and foreign dignitaries.

As an instrumentalist, Dr. French has performed with numerous ensembles across the country, including the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony, the Omaha Symphony, the Jimmy Dorsey Big Band, and the national touring shows, Rag Time and Beauty and the Beast. Dr. French has also performed with international recording artists, such as Leann Rimes, Jason Marsalis, Marvin Hamlisch, Neil Sedaka, The Celtic Women, and performed with Garrison Keillor’s, A Prairie Home Companion.

Program to be Selected From:

Fanfare for the Third Plane

Richard L Saucedo

Mr. John Fannin Conductor ANNUAL 75TH

A Hymn for Band

Hugh Stewart

New Mexico Fantasy

John Fannin

Encanto

Robert W. Smith

John Fannin retired from Murray State University in 2020 where he served as Assistant Director of Bands since 1995. Under Mr. Fannin’s leadership the Racer Marching Band grew from 85 to 300 members The MSU Racer Marching Band was featured at the 2012 & 2006 Bands of America Grand National Marching Band Championships

Prior to his appointment at Murray State University, Mr. Fannin was band director at Oñate High School (NM), Del Norte High School (NM), White Sand Missile Range Middle School (NM), Thoreau High School (NM), and Ganado High School (AZ).

Mr Fannin’s awards include the 2017 Max Carman Outstanding Teacher Award, the 2010 Murray State University Distinguished Professor, 2009 KMEA “University Teacher of the Year,” 20062007 Outstanding Murray State University Music Teacher of the Year, and the Phi Beta Mu 2007 “Outstanding Contributor to Band in Kentucky.”

John is the owner of Fannin Musical Productions, LLC He serves as a creative resource (music and visual) for many high school and college bands all over the United States He has published concert band works with Arrangers Publishing Company, Curnow Music Press, and Alfred Music Company.

Mr. Fannin is an active band clinician and guest conductor. He has been a guest conductor/clinician in Brazil, Dhaka, England, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky

Mr. Fannin resides in Murray with his wife Renee.

Q u a d

Conductor

t a t e B l u e B a n d

Ammerland

Jacob De Haan

Choreography

Robert Sheldon

Journey Through Orion

Julie Giroux

United Nations

Nan Moore retired after serving as the Director of Bands at Louisville Male High School for thirty-nine years. Under Ms. Moore’s leadership, the Louisville Male Band established itself as one of the most respected programs in the country. Ensembles under her direction have performed at the Southern Division Music Educators National Conference; twelve Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Professional Development Conferences, the 2004 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA)/(NBA)National Band Association Southern Division Conference; numerous national concert band festivals; the Music For All 2010 National Concert Band Festival; the 2001 Midwest International Band Clinic; the 2019 Midwest International Band Clinic; and as a guest ensemble with the Louisville Orchestra, the Purdue University Symphonic Band, and the University of Louisville Wind Ensemble

Ms Moore was awarded the 1995 Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity Outstanding Bandmaster Award for Kentucky, and in 1993 she was named the KMEA Secondary Teacher of the year In March 2013 she was inducted as a member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association Ms Moore is a recipient of the 2022 Governor’s Award for Arts in Education and was a 2023 inductee into the Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity Hall of Fame

Ms. Moore received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Morehead State University (MSU), a Master of Arts degree in Education from Western Kentucky University (WKU), and a Specialist Degree in Administration from Spalding University. She has served as the State Band Chairperson for KMEA and as president of the Kentucky chapter of Phi Beta Mu. Currently, Ms. Moore is serving as the chair of the KMEA selective list committee.

Ms. Moore maintains a busy schedule as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor. In 2011 she founded the Louisville Winds and serves as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. Louisville Winds is a widely acclaimed ensemble having performed three times in its’ short history at the KMEA Professional Development Conference and performed at the 2019 Midwest International Band Clinic