Selected Programs of Robert D. Jorgensen
Mr. Robert D. Jorgensen
Professor of Music Emeritus and Director of Bands Emeritus Robert D. Jorgensen, who led the university's bands for 26 years, passed away July 4, 2015, doing what he loved. He was conducting the Freedom Brass Band during a Fourth of July celebration in downtown Akron when he fell ill.
Jorgensen retired in 2013 from School of Music, where he held the titles of director of bands, professor of music and assistant director of the School of Music. When he retired, his colleagues voted unanimously to support awarding him the rank of professor emeritus and director of bands emeritus. Former Akron Mayor Plusquellic declared Oct. 5, 2013, to be Robert D. Jorgensen Day to honor his legacy.
Selected Program Notes
The program notes scanned below are from the University of Akron archives. They are representative of the 130+ concerts featuring Mr. Jorgensen throughout his 26-year career at the University of Akron. To view catalog records of the other concerts and recordings featuring Mr. Jorgensen, Click Here.
The University of Akron Archival Services houses the archival recordings and programs from the School of Music. Recitals from app. 2004-2011 are available for listening and viewing on site at the UA Archives . Recitals prior to 2004 are in older formats and are currently unavailable while plans for preservation and reformatting are being finalized.
Please contact Lisa Lazar with any questions regarding these scanned programs or recital recordings. Special thanks to student employee Mario Buchanan, University Libraries staff Aimee DeChambeau, David Procházka, Maria Hawkins, Vic Fleischer, Mark Bloom, and Kevin Garewal, and Thomas Bacher at the UA Press for their work and support on this project.
Honoring Mr. Jorgensen
Those interested in honoring Mr. Jorgensen may donate to the already-established Robert D. Jorgensen Endowed Fund for Music Majors Enrolled in University of Akron Concert Bands. Visit Giving to UA , click the green box and designate the “Robert Jorgensen Scholarship” where indicated.
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University of Akron Summer Band Camp (Jun 21, 2013)
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Mr. Jorgensen's last official involvement at UA, conducting summer band.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band (Apr 21, 2013)
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Final formal concert at UA. Includes Paragon brass and piece commissioned for UA Symphonic Band in 2003; Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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Freedom Brass Band of Northeast Ohio (Oct 28, 2012)
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A Tribute to George Gershwin; Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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University of Akron 2012 Brass Performance Workshop Concert (Jun 15, 2012)
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This four-day workshop involving many faculty members ended in a concert, with Mr. Jorgensen's Brass Choir providing the finale.
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University of Akron Bandorama (Oct 21, 2012)
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Mr. Jorgensen's final Bandorama: he conducted the Symphonic Band and led the Marching Band in America the Beautiful and UA's Alma Mater.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band: 40th Annual OBDC (Dec 3, 2011)
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40th Annual Ohio Band Directors Conference; Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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Freedom Brass Band of Northeast Ohio: Richard J. Jackoboice Memorial Scholarship Fund Concert (Nov 14, 2010)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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9th Annual Akron New Music Festival 2009. Festival Concert 1: the Music of David Gillingham (Apr 14, 2009)
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Final two works featuring the Symphonic Band conducted by Mr. Jorgensen.
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Freedom Brass Band of Northeast Ohio: Richard J. Jackoboice Memorial Scholarship Fund Concert (Nov 15, 2009)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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Freedom Brass Band of Northeast Ohio (Nov 2, 2008)
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Recorded at Guzzetta Hall, Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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University of Akron 20th Annual Band Clinic Concert (Feb 25, 2008)
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20th annual clinic with local high school bands. Mr. Jorgensen conducted the Symphonic Band.
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University of Akron Symphony Orchestra Pops (Feb 6, 2007)
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Mr. Jorgensen was guest conductor with the orchestra for Howard Shore's Suite from the Lord of the Rings and John Philip Sousa's Semper Fidelis.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band Chamber Winds (Nov 6, 2006)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting Symphonic Band Chamber Winds with Charles Guy, tuba soloist.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band (Oct 8, 2006)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting with guest conductor, Richard Jackoboice and trombone soloist Edward Zadronzny.
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University of Akron Summer Concert Band (July 21, 2005)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band (Oct 5, 2003)
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Part of the 80th season of recitals of the University of Akron School of Music. Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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University of Akron Bandorama (Oct 20, 2002)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting the Symphonic Band and a selection of the Marching Band pieces.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band Chamber Winds (Nov 7, 2001)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting.
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University of Akron Concert Band Festival (Feb 3, 2000)
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Including Mr. Jorgensen conducting the Symphonic Band.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band Chamber Winds ( Nov 8, 2000)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting, with soloists Jay Wadenpfuhl, french horn and William Hoyt, french horn.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band (Feb 3, 1999)
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Mr. Jorgensen conducting. Soloist include Richard Shaklin alto saxophone, Scott Johnston trumpet, John Brndiar trumpet, and Lance LaDuke euphonium.
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University of Akron 10th Annual Band Clinic Concert (Feb 9, 1998)
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10th annual clinic with local high school bands. Mr. Jorgensen conducted the Symphonic Band.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band (Oct 5, 1997)
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A Salute to Morton Gould. Part of the 75th season of recitals given by the UA School of Music. Mr. Jorgensen conducting with James Ryon, oboe soloist.
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University of Akron Dustin Seifert Senior Recital (Mar 27, 1996)
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Presenting Mr. Jorgensen on Euphonium, and Mrs. Anne Jorgensen on piano.
