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 Bandorama (Nov 7, 1993)
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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 Concert Band II (Apr 26, 1992)
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Concert band II conducted by David Cleveland, Mr. Jorgensen, guest conductor, and tuba soloist Mark Mordue.
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University of Akron Faculty Recital: Larry Snider, percussion (Feb 14, 1990)
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Faculty Recital Larry Snider, Percussion with Richard Shirey, organ and Mr. Jorgensen, conductor.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band (Mar 6, 1988)
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Final concert at home after touring several local high schools; Mr. Jorgensen conducting with trumpet soloist, Scott Johnston.
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University of Akron Symphonic Band (Nov 8, 1987)
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Mr. Jorgensen's first concert at the University of Akron.
