Leonard Candelaria
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Leonard Candelaria is an American trumpeter and educator residing in Birmingham, Alabama
. Until Fall 2009, he served as Professor of Trumpet and Artist in Residence at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
(UAB). Prior to his appointment at UAB, Leonard was, for 28 years (beginning fall 1974), professor of trumpet at the University of North Texas College of Music
, where he was eventually named Regents Professor of Music in the College of Music. He is recognized internationally as a teacher and performer, and has been a featured soloist in numerous concerts all over the world. He has often been praised for his high level of musicianship and artistry.
Leonard has performed and recorded with the Dallas Symphony, and has also performed with numerous other orchestras, including the Texas Baroque Ensemble, the Fort Worth Symphony, the Dallas Bach Society, and many others. He received academic degrees from the University of North Texas (Bachelor of Music cum laude, 1972 and Master of Music Education, 1974) and Northwestern University (Doctor of Music - Trumpet Performance, 1985), studying with teachers such as John J. Haynie, Robert H. Fleming, Vincent Cichowicz and others. While studying at the University of North Texas, Candelaria was a member of the world famous One O'clock Lab Band
.
, Stan Kenton
, and Maynard Ferguson
, and in numerous major orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the National Symphony and others. Also, a number of Candelaria's former students have been successful in service bands, while others have achieved winning status in prominent national and international competitions. In 1993, Leonard received the Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award at the University of North Texas.
(ITG), an association of trumpeters totaling approximately 7,100 members from more than 60 countries. Today, he continues to be a member of the ITG Board of Directors and is Chair of the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition. In November 2004, Leonard organized and coordinated the Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Solo Competition at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, an event which was co-sponsored by ITG and the Columbus Foundation.
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
. Until Fall 2009, he served as Professor of Trumpet and Artist in Residence at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in Birmingham in the U.S. state of Alabama. Developing from an extension center established in 1936, the institution became an autonomous institution in 1969 and is today one of three institutions in the University of Alabama System...
(UAB). Prior to his appointment at UAB, Leonard was, for 28 years (beginning fall 1974), professor of trumpet at the University of North Texas College of Music
University of North Texas College of Music
The University of North Texas College of Music, based in Denton, is a comprehensive music school with the largest enrollment of any music institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and the oldest in the world offering a degree in jazz studies...
, where he was eventually named Regents Professor of Music in the College of Music. He is recognized internationally as a teacher and performer, and has been a featured soloist in numerous concerts all over the world. He has often been praised for his high level of musicianship and artistry.
Leonard has performed and recorded with the Dallas Symphony, and has also performed with numerous other orchestras, including the Texas Baroque Ensemble, the Fort Worth Symphony, the Dallas Bach Society, and many others. He received academic degrees from the University of North Texas (Bachelor of Music cum laude, 1972 and Master of Music Education, 1974) and Northwestern University (Doctor of Music - Trumpet Performance, 1985), studying with teachers such as John J. Haynie, Robert H. Fleming, Vincent Cichowicz and others. While studying at the University of North Texas, Candelaria was a member of the world famous One O'clock Lab Band
One O'Clock Lab Band
The One O’Clock Lab Band for years has been the premier ensemble of the Jazz Studies Division at the University of North Texas College of Music in Denton. The band has performed and toured abroad in Australia, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway,...
.
Success as an educator
Many of Candelaria's students have had successful careers in bands and symphony orchestras throughout the world. His students have been members of the jazz bands of Buddy RichBuddy Rich
Bernard "Buddy" Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Rich was billed as "the world's greatest drummer" and was known for his virtuosic technique, power, groove, and speed.-Early life:...
, Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton
Stanley Newcomb "Stan" Kenton was a pianist, composer, and arranger who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years he was widely active as an educator....
, and Maynard Ferguson
Maynard Ferguson
Maynard Ferguson was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton's orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957...
, and in numerous major orchestras, including the Dallas Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the National Symphony and others. Also, a number of Candelaria's former students have been successful in service bands, while others have achieved winning status in prominent national and international competitions. In 1993, Leonard received the Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award at the University of North Texas.
Participation in professional trumpeters' organizations
From 1993-95, Leonard served as President of the International Trumpet GuildInternational Trumpet Guild
The International Trumpet Guild is a group of about 6000 trumpet players from around the world. Four journals are sent out every year to all members along with occasional instructional and practice items . The ITG hosts many competitions and conferences for trumpet players of all levels and...
(ITG), an association of trumpeters totaling approximately 7,100 members from more than 60 countries. Today, he continues to be a member of the ITG Board of Directors and is Chair of the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition. In November 2004, Leonard organized and coordinated the Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Solo Competition at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, an event which was co-sponsored by ITG and the Columbus Foundation.
Selected discography
As conductor- CDCM Computer Music Series Vol 9-musics, Metaphors, Machines Centaur RecordsCentaur RecordsCentaur Records is one of the oldest and largest independent classical labels in America. The company is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and was founded in 1976. Their recordings are available in major markets throughout the world, and their catalog includes classical, historical, pops,...
(1993)
- Composers: Larry AustinLarry AustinLarry Austin is a United States composer noted for his electronic and computer music works. He was a co-founder and editor of the avant-garde music periodical Source: Music of the Avant Garde...
, Robert Keefe, Cindy McTeeCindy McTeeCindy McTee is an American composer and educator.-Education:Cindy McTee studied at Pacific Lutheran University, the Academy of Music in Kraków, Yale University, and the University of Iowa...
, James Piekarsky, Rowell Rogers, Phil Winsor, Rodney II Waschka - Performers: Takehisa KosugiTakehisa Kosugiis a Japanese composer and violinist associated with the Fluxus movement.Kosugi studied musicology at the Tokyo University of the Arts and graduated in 1962....
, Martin Kalve, John CageJohn CageJohn Milton Cage Jr. was an American composer, music theorist, writer, philosopher and artist. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde...
, David TudorDavid TudorDavid Eugene Tudor was an American pianist and composer of experimental music.- Biography :Tudor was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied piano with Irma Wolpe and composition with Stefan Wolpe and became known as one of the leading performers of avant garde piano music. He gave the...
, Catherine Holm, Robert McCormick, George Dmitri - Conductor: Leonard Candelaria
- Orchestra/Ensemble: North Texas University Trumpet Ensemble
- 1) Beachcombers, Larry AustinLarry AustinLarry Austin is a United States composer noted for his electronic and computer music works. He was a co-founder and editor of the avant-garde music periodical Source: Music of the Avant Garde...
(1991)- Performer: Takehisa KosugiTakehisa Kosugiis a Japanese composer and violinist associated with the Fluxus movement.Kosugi studied musicology at the Tokyo University of the Arts and graduated in 1962....
(Violin), Martin Kalve (Cheng), John CageJohn CageJohn Milton Cage Jr. was an American composer, music theorist, writer, philosopher and artist. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde...
(Voice), David TudorDavid TudorDavid Eugene Tudor was an American pianist and composer of experimental music.- Biography :Tudor was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied piano with Irma Wolpe and composition with Stefan Wolpe and became known as one of the leading performers of avant garde piano music. He gave the...
(Electronics) - Notes: This work consists of four excerpts from "Coast Zone," a 1983 commission for Merce CunninghamMerce CunninghamMercier "Merce" Philip Cunningham was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of the American avant-garde for more than 50 years. Throughout much of his life, Cunningham was considered one of the greatest creative forces in American dance...
- Performer: Takehisa Kosugi
- 2) The Ephemerides by Robert Keefe (1990)
- Performer: Catherine Holm (Harp), Robert McCormick (Percussion)
- 3) Metal Music, by Cindy McTeeCindy McTeeCindy McTee is an American composer and educator.-Education:Cindy McTee studied at Pacific Lutheran University, the Academy of Music in Kraków, Yale University, and the University of Iowa...
(1989)
- 4) Dreamfile, by James Piekarsky (1991)
- 5) Cenotaph, by Rowell Rogers (1990)
- 6) Anamorphoses, by Phil Winsor (1990)
- Conductor: Leonard Candelaria
- Orchestra/Ensemble: North Texas University Trumpet Ensemble
- 7) A noite, porém, rangeu e quebrou, by Rodney II Waschka (1989)
- Performer: George Dmitri (Double Bass)
External links
- Leonard Candelaria bio at UAB Department of Music website
- Leonard Candelaria bio at Edwards Musical Instruments website
- Article about Leonard Candelaria's visit to Russia on International Trumpet GuildInternational Trumpet GuildThe International Trumpet Guild is a group of about 6000 trumpet players from around the world. Four journals are sent out every year to all members along with occasional instructional and practice items . The ITG hosts many competitions and conferences for trumpet players of all levels and...
website - Leonard Candelaria is guest clinician at Mississippi State