J. Richard Dunscomb is one of the leading authorities in the field of
Jazz music and music education. He has been recognized nationally
and internationally as a guest conductor, author, adjudicator, clinician
and consultant. Dunscomb is currently forging new paths with his Jazz
Meets the Symphony project as he conducts symphony orchestras
worldwide. The summer of 2008 found him in Italy conducting the Bari
Symphony Orchestra premiering special arrangements by Thomas
Gunther and featuring guest vocalist Bobbi Wilsyn. A new concert for
the summer of 2010 is being composed and is titled “A Musical Taste
of Chicago”.
Throughout his career, Professor Dunscomb has been recognized
with numerous honors and awards. In 1992, the International
Association of Jazz Educators elected Dunscomb to its Hall of Fame.
In 1999, the Midwest Clinic, an international band and orchestra clinic
awarded Dunscomb the prestigious Medal of Honor. The following
year he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the
Elkhart (IN) Jazz Festival. He has also received numerous awards for
his outstanding conducting, teaching and service from several
universities. He was the North American coordinator for the Montreux
(Switzerland) International Jazz Festival for 18 years and has served
as the Executive Director of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble.
Through his work with IAJE, Warner Brothers Music, Alfred/Belwin Jazz
Music and other agencies he has presented more than 200
workshops including conducting and Jazz clinics throughout the
United States, as well as Australia, Europe, Canada, Sweden, Japan
and South America.
His most recent publications include, with Dr. Willie Hill, Jr. Jazz
Pedagogy: The Jazz Educator’s Handbook and Resource Guide, a
publication designed to provide a foundation and structure to plan and
implement a successful Jazz program.
Currently Professor Dunscomb is the chair of the Music Department at
Columbia College Chicago, the nation’s premier visual, performing,
media and communication arts’ college located in Chicago, Illinois.
In addition, he is on the board of directors for the Midwest Clinic, an
annual event in Chicago, Illinois with more than 15,000 participants.
He also serves on the board of directors for the Chicago Jazz Institute.
Jazz music and music education. He has been recognized nationally
and internationally as a guest conductor, author, adjudicator, clinician
and consultant. Dunscomb is currently forging new paths with his Jazz
Meets the Symphony project as he conducts symphony orchestras
worldwide. The summer of 2008 found him in Italy conducting the Bari
Symphony Orchestra premiering special arrangements by Thomas
Gunther and featuring guest vocalist Bobbi Wilsyn. A new concert for
the summer of 2010 is being composed and is titled “A Musical Taste
of Chicago”.
Throughout his career, Professor Dunscomb has been recognized
with numerous honors and awards. In 1992, the International
Association of Jazz Educators elected Dunscomb to its Hall of Fame.
In 1999, the Midwest Clinic, an international band and orchestra clinic
awarded Dunscomb the prestigious Medal of Honor. The following
year he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the
Elkhart (IN) Jazz Festival. He has also received numerous awards for
his outstanding conducting, teaching and service from several
universities. He was the North American coordinator for the Montreux
(Switzerland) International Jazz Festival for 18 years and has served
as the Executive Director of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble.
Through his work with IAJE, Warner Brothers Music, Alfred/Belwin Jazz
Music and other agencies he has presented more than 200
workshops including conducting and Jazz clinics throughout the
United States, as well as Australia, Europe, Canada, Sweden, Japan
and South America.
His most recent publications include, with Dr. Willie Hill, Jr. Jazz
Pedagogy: The Jazz Educator’s Handbook and Resource Guide, a
publication designed to provide a foundation and structure to plan and
implement a successful Jazz program.
Currently Professor Dunscomb is the chair of the Music Department at
Columbia College Chicago, the nation’s premier visual, performing,
media and communication arts’ college located in Chicago, Illinois.
In addition, he is on the board of directors for the Midwest Clinic, an
annual event in Chicago, Illinois with more than 15,000 participants.
He also serves on the board of directors for the Chicago Jazz Institute.
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