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M.J.Walenciej

About Me

Michael J. Walenciej made his premiere as a pianist and violinist at the age of eleven. Soon after he began to study music history and composition specializing in the romantic period and new music. At the age of 16 M.J. Walenciej made his debut as a conductor directing the Ohio Bicenntenial Chorus. Since then he has directed many symphony orchestras, concert bands, and choirs. Over the past several years has made national premieres as a composer at several universities and conventions, most recently being a commission for the National Saxophone Convention held at the University of South Carolina. His teachers have included Robert Rollin of the Dana School of Music and Eric Ewazen of the Juliard School. M.J. currently takes an active role in the American Society of Authors composers and Publishers, American Music Center,Conductors Guild, and the Electronic Music Foundation. More recordings are coming soon!
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Member Since: 06/06/2008
Influences: Nature as well as the people and environments in my life are my foremost influences and inspirations. J.S.Bach, L.V.Beethoven,Philip Glass, John Adams, Steve Reich, Eric Ewazen, Christopher Rouse and many more.
Sounds Like: The world in which you live.
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Music Education

Michael J. WalenciejMusic and the Children Who Need it MostIntroduction The need for music education has been a debated issue for many years. There are many arguments proposing that music education ...
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