BRUNSON MUSIC
Performance, Teaching, Reeds and Arrangements
Richard B. Brunson, DMA
Professional info
Dr. Brunson holds degrees in music education, orchestral conducting, and instrumental conducting. During his career he has taught at both the high school and the college level. He is equally comfortable directing choirs, wind bands, and orchestras. He has also directed jazz and percussion groups.
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Dr. Brunson teaches private lessons in piano and brass instruments, especially French horn. He has been an active clinician in Utah, Nevada, Wisconsin, and Indiana. He has guest conducted groups across the United States and in Europe.
Skills
Work experience
Associate Professor of Music, University of Wisconsin - Marshfield/Wood County, Marshfield, WI
​2011 - 2022
Arranging and Composition
Music Librarian
Finale music notation software
Using technology in music education
Duties include: Music Director of the Marshfield Symphony Orchestra, Marshfield Symphonic Band and the UW - M/WC Concert Choir, teaching Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music Appreciation, and Undergraduate Conducting.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT
​2005 - 2006, 2009 - 2011
2010 - present
Duties included: teaching Music Appreciation, conducting the Taylorsville Symphony Orchestra
Music Director and Conductor, Desert Spring Arts, Summerlin, NV
​2007 - 2009
2010 - present
Conductor of the Desert Spring Arts Orchestra and Choir. Presentation of 3-4 concerts per season.
Founder and Music Director, Taylorsville Symphony Orchestra, Taylorsville, UT
​2004 - 2006, 2009 - 2011
The Taylorsville Symphony Orchestra began in 2004 as a community arts outreach organization for the City of Taylorsville, UT. It quickly grew in size and musicianship. Salt Lake Community College approached the orchestra to request that its music students who wanted orchestral playing experience be allowed to be a part of the ensemble for credit. That partnership has proved fruitful for both the College and the orchestra.
Instrumental Music Teacher, Jordan School District, Sandy, UT
1998 - 2005
Director of Instrumental Music, Alta High School, Sandy, UT. Duties included: directing the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pep Band, teaching AP Music Theory, group guitar
Education
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
​2006 - 2009
D.M.A. in Orchestral Conducting
Conducting study with Taras Krysa (orchestra), and Tad Suzuki (wind band). French horn study with Bill Bernatis (Principal horn, Las Vegas Philharmonic & section horn, Chataqua Festival Orchestra. Graduate assistant, Orchestra and Adjunct Faculty, History of Rock.
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
​B.M. Music Education, History minor, 1995
M.M. Orchestra Conducting, 1997
French horn study with Laurence Lowe, Conducting study with Dr. Clyn Barrus. Adjunct Faculty, Ear Training. Conductor, University Orchestra.