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Joseph Willcox Jenkins was born on 15 February, 1928 in Wawa, Pennsylvania, is an American classical composer. Discover Joseph Willcox Jenkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

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Occupation Composer, professor, conductor, musician
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 15 February, 1928
Birthday 15 February
Birthplace Wawa, Pennsylvania
Date of death 2014
Died Place Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nationality United States

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1928

Joseph Willcox Jenkins (15 February 1928 – 31 January 2014) was an American composer, professor of music, and musician.

During his military service in the Korean War, he became the first arranger for the United States Army Chorus.

1946

In 1946, Jenkins began his tertiary studies at Saint Joseph's University (then St. Joseph's College) in Philadelphia, where he focused on pre-law with the ambition of becoming a lawyer.

1949

Jenkins completed his degree at St. Joseph's in three years and enrolled in the Eastman School of Music in 1949.

While there, he studied under important composers including Thomas Canning, Howard Barlow, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson.

1951

Jenkins graduated from Eastman with a Masters of Music in 1951, in the middle of the Korean War.

He was subsequently drafted into the Army and assigned to serve at Fort George G. Meade, in Maryland.

During his military service, Jenkins was the arranger for The United States Army Field Band as well as for the Armed Forces Radio Network.

While with the Army Field Band, he composed his now famous American Overture for Band, Op. 13.

1953

In 1953, Jenkins held an interim teaching position at Catholic University, replacing a professor on sabbatical.

He was so impressed by the faculty and courses at Catholic that he decided to take advantage of G.I. Bill funding and complete his doctorate there, studying under William L. Graves and other scholars.

While there, Jenkins also studied under Conrad Bernier, who Jenkins would later list in an autobiographical book chapter under individuals who were especially influential in his development and career.

1956

In 1956, Jenkins reenlisted in the military to become chief arranger and assistant conductor of the United States Army Chorus, formed that same year, becoming the institution's first arranger.

Established as the vocal counterpart to the Army Band, the Army Chorus is a premier male vocal ensemble.

Jenkins wrote over 270 arrangements for voice while with the Army Chorus, in addition to several original works.

Jenkins is known for his vocal arrangements of well-known Stephen Foster works, such as "Beautiful Dreamer," "Camptown Races," "Oh! Susanna," and "Some Folks," which he wrote for the Army Chorus and remain part of its core repertoire, along with many of his other arrangements.

1961

He ended his teaching career as Professor Emeritus at the Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, where he had been a professor since 1961, and composed over 200 works.

By the age of six, Jenkins had already begun piano lessons; soon afterward, he started composing small pieces in elementary school.

In high school, he wrote numerous arrangements as well as some original works for orchestra.

Jenkins began his position as a tenured Professor of Theory and Composition at the Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University in 1961.

At Duquesne, he taught music theory, orchestration and composition and "was beloved by his students, colleagues and fellow musicians."

During his term at Duquesne, Jenkins served as Head of the Theory and Composition Department in the university's School of Music.

Much of his collected choral works are available as part of Gumberg Library's Music Library Resources, alongside those of jazz guitarist and educator Joe "Handyman" Negri, another music educator who also influenced youth (in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) and mature minds as a professor at Duquesne.

LTC John Clanton, former director of the U.S. Army Orchestra and U.S. Army Chorus, stated that Jenkins is "one of only a handful of composers and arrangers in the entire world who truly understands the musical potential of the male chorus".

In addition to his university teaching, Jenkins influenced students at the primary and secondary school levels as the organist and instrumental music teacher (orchestra director) at St. Edmund's Academy, and by composing works for the orchestra at The Ellis School, both in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He composed works for other elementary and secondary schools, including the Holy Innocents High School of Pittsburgh and the Marlborough School of Los Angeles.

Apart from his influence in classrooms, Jenkins participated as organist and choirmaster at Sewickley Presbyterian Church in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and at Rodef Shalom Congregation in Pittsburgh.

1962

At the same time, he studied composition and counterpoint with Vincent Persichetti at the Philadelphia Conservatory (which became part of the University of the Arts in 1962).

2004

A 50th anniversary version of American Overture for Band was published by Theodore Presser Company in 2004, with collaboration between Jenkins and the publisher.

The original score was updated to include revisions to the work's dynamics, articulations and pitches.

American Overture became Jenkins' most successful work and he stated he would be "hard-pressed to duplicate its success."