KENNETH FUCHS
5 Mohegan Square
Mansfield Center, Connecticut 06250
860/456-1592 • foxnotes@aol.com
 

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Musical Arts, the Juilliard School, 1988. Studies with Milton Babbitt, Vincent Persichetti.
• Master of Music, the Juilliard School, 1983. Studies with Vincent Persichetti, David Diamond, Stanley Wolfe.
• Bachelor of Music (cum laude), University of Miami, 1979. Studies with Alfred Reed.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

• University of Connecticut, Department of Music, Head and Professor of Composition, July 2005–December 2007.
• University of Oklahoma, School of Music, Director and Professor of Composition, 1998–2005.
• Manhattan School of Music, Dean of Students and Academics, 1994–1998. Dean of Students, 1992–1994. Assistant Dean, 1990–1992. Director of Summer Programs (Professional Musical Theatre Workshop, Summer Jazz Workshop in affiliation with the JVC Jazz Festival/New York, Academic Summer Session), 1990–1998.
• North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Music, Assistant Dean, 1988–1989.
• the Juilliard School, Assistant to the Associate Dean and Director of Performance Activities, 1982–1988. Music Coordinator, Dance Division, 1985–1988. Coordinator, Composers Forum, 1984–1988. Chamber Music Coordinator, 1986–1987.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• University of Connecticut, Department of Music
  Composition, 2005–present.
• University of Oklahoma, School of Music
  Composition, 1998–2005.
• Manhattan School of Music
  Music History, 1996–1998.
• North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Music
  Music Theory, 1988–1989.
• SUNY Albany, School for Choral Studies (Abraham Kaplan, Artistic Director)
  Music History, 1983.
• the Juilliard School
  Teaching Fellowship, Literature and Materials of Music, 1981–1983.

COMPOSITION

• PUBLICATIONS
  • Immigrants Still (After a Poem by Richard Wilbur), for full chorus of mixed a cappella voices, Yelton Rhodes Music, Los Angeles, CA, 2005.
  • In the Clearing (Eight Poems by Robert Frost), for full chorus of mixed a cappella voices, Yelton Rhodes Music, Los Angeles, CA, 1997.
  • Face of the Night (After a Painting by Robert Motherwell), chamber concerto for oboe and English horn, Edward B. Marks Music Company, New York, NY, 1990.
  • Out of the Dark (After Three Paintings by Helen Frankenthaler), alternate versions for chamber orchestra and chamber ensemble, Theodore Presser Company, Bryn Mawr, PA, 1987.
  • Burlesque Overture by Herbert Chappell (transcription for band, recorded on Silver Crest Records), Edward B. Marks Music Company, New York, NY, 1982.
  • Rondeau des Songes by Jean-Philippe Rameau (transcription for band), Edward B. Marks Music Company, New York, NY, 1979.
• RECORDINGS
  • An American Place, Eventide, Out of the Dark, London Symphony Orchestra; JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Thomas Stacy, English horn; Tmothy Jones, French Horn; Naxos (American Classics 8.559224), 2005. Received two 2005 Grammy Award nominations: “Best Instrumental Soloist with Orchestra” (Thomas Stacy and JoAnn Falletta for Eventide) and “Producer of the Year, Classical” (Michael Fine).
  • String Quartets Nos. 2, 3 & 4, American String Quartet, Albany Records (Troy 480), 2001.
  • Christina’ s World (Idyll for Winds, Brass, and Percussion), “Christina’ s World,” University of Miami Wind Ensemble, Albany Records (Troy 403), 2000.
  • Face of the Night (After a Painting by Robert Motherwell), “New York Legends: Recitals with Principals from the New York Philharmonic,” Cala Records (CACD0511), 1997.
  • In the Clearing (Eight Poems by Robert Frost), “In the Clearing,” Coro Allegro, 1998.
• PERFORMANCES (selected listing)
  • An American Place, for orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta conductor, Norfolk, VA, March 5-6, 2005.
  • Burning Blue (Fanfare-Overture for Winds, Brass, and Percussion), University of Oklahoma Wind Symphony, Music Educators National Conference (national convention), April 2004.
  • Quiet in the Land (American Idyll), for flute, clarinet, English horn, viola, and cello. Oklahoma Music Teachers Association annual convention, Duncan, OK, May, 2003.
  • Christina’s World (Idyll for Winds, Brass, and Percussion After a Painting by Andrew Wyeth). Senzoku Gakuen Wind Orchestra, annual spring tour (Japan), Dr. Alfred Reed, conductor, June, 2002.
  • Summer Banner (Idyll for French Horn and Chamber Orchestra After a Painting by Helen Frankenthaler), Oklahoma City Philharmonic (Eldon Matlick, horn), University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, March, 2002.
  • String Quartet No. 4 (Bergonzi), Bergonzi String Quartet, Festival Miami, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, September, 1999.
  • Whispers of Heavenly Death (String Quartet No. 3 After Poems by Walt Whitman), American String Quartet, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, February, 1999.
  • Sticks and Tom(s), for English horn and percussion, New York Philharmonic Ensembles, Thomas Stacy, English horn, Christopher Lamb, percussion, Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY, November, 1998.
  • Christina’ s World (Idyll for Winds, Brass, and Percussion), University of Miami Wind Ensemble, Festival Miami, Coral Gables, FL, October, 1997.
  • In the Clearing (Eight Poems by Robert Frost), Coro Allegro, Church of the Covenant, Boston, MA, May, 1995.
  • Where Have You Been? (String Quartet No. 2 After Five Collages by Robert Motherwell), American String Quartet, Alice Tully Hall, New York, NY, May, 1994.
  • Telephone Poles (Seven Poems by John Updike for Baritone and Chamber Ensemble), Mark Aliapoulios, baritone, Kenneth Fuchs conducting, Festival Miami, Coral Gables, FL, September, 1992.
  • Face of the Night (After a Painting by Robert Motherwell), New York Philharmonic Ensembles, Thomas Stacy, oboe and English horn, Kenneth Fuchs conducting, Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY, January, 1990.
  • Reconciliation Elegy (After a Painting by Robert Motherwell), Juilliard Symphony, Paul Zukofsky conducting, Alice Tully Hall, New York, NY, November, 1989.
  • Fire, Ice, and Summer Bronze (After Two Works on Paper by Helen Frankenthaler), Eroica Brass Quintet, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Recital Hall, New York, NY, March, 1986.
  • Out of the Dark (After Three Paintings by Helen Frankenthaler), Denver Chamber Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta conducting, Denver, CO, November, 1986.
  • String Quartet, The Cleveland Orchestra’ s Blossom Music Festival, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, August, 1983.
• MUSICAL THEATER
  • The Great Nebula in Orion (chamber musical, libretto by Lanford Wilson; musical direction by Michael Conley, stage direction by Nicola Sheara), Woodstock Fringe, Byrdcliffe Theatre, Woodstock, NY, August 2003.
  • Brontosaurus (chamber musical, libretto by Lanford Wilson, directed by Carolann Page), Circle Repertory Company, New York, NY, March, 1994; ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop, New York, NY, January–March, 1993.
  • A Betrothal (chamber musical, libretto by Lanford Wilson, directed by Rob Bundy), Circle Repertory Company, New York, NY, November, 1989.
  • The Great Nebula in Orion (chamber musical, libretto by Lanford Wilson, directed by Andy Cadiff), Circle Repertory Company, New York, NY, November, 1988; Lucille Lortel’ s White Barn Theatre, Westport, CT, August, 1988.
• RADIO PERFORMANCES
  • “Kenneth Fuchs and the London Symphony Orchestra,” WMNR Fine Arts Radio, Monroe, CT, Fine Arts Forum, Mike Shakinovsky, host, September 11, 2005.
  • “Around New York, featuring the American String Quartet and Kenneth Fuchs,” WNYC-FM, New York, NY, May 3, 1994.
  • “The Denver Chamber Orchestra’ s Celebration of American Music, featuring Kenneth Fuchs,” KCFR-FM, Denver, CO, November 9, 1986

PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES

• National Association of Schools of Music (conference), “Planning for the Future During Times of Budget Crisis: Can We Do More With Less?,” New Orleans, LA, November 23–26, 2002.
• National Association of Schools of Music (conference), “The School of Music in the Year 2020,” Dallas, TX, November 17–20, 2001.
• The College Music Society (conference), “The Art of Marketing Yourself in College Music: Preparing Successful Materials for Application, Tenure, and Promotion,” Santa Fe, NM, November 15–18, 2001.
• National Association of Schools of Music (conference), “Teaching Music Through Advanced Network Videoconferencing,” San Diego, CA, November 18–21, 2000.
• National Endowment for the Arts, Music Grants and Policy Panel (Heritage, Preservation, and Access), Washington, DC, November 29–December 1, 1999.
• University of Michigan, Tanner Lecture and Symposium, “That Music Always Round Me: Reflections on Walt Whitman, Poetry, and Music,” Ann Arbor, MI, October 29–30, 1999.
• University of Washington, University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development Internet2 (conference), demonstration of interactive applied music instruction, Seattle, WA, October 11–13, 1999.
• The White House, Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life (conference), Washington, DC, March 11, 1999.
• University of Michigan, “Interdisciplinary Relationships in Music and the Fine Arts,” presented with the American String Quartet, Ann Arbor, MI, February 8, 1999.
• Oklahoma Music Educators Association, “Wind Band Music in Public School Education,” Tulsa, OK, October 15, 1998.
• Aspen Music Festival and School, “Where Have You Been? (String Quartet No. 2),” presented with the American String Quartet, Aspen, CO, August 3, 1995.

HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS

• AWARDS
  • University of Miami School of Music, Distinguished Alumnus for the Year 2000.
• HIGHER EDUCATION EVALUATION
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, February 6–8, 2005.
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland, OH, October 24–26, 2004.
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, February 22–24, 2004.
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, February 8–10, 2004.
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, October 26–28, 2003.
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, Concordia University, River Forest, IL, November 10–12, 2002.
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, April 7–10, 2002.
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, April 16–18, 2001.
  • Team Member, National Association of Schools of Music, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, March 5–7, 2000.
  • Team Member, Middle States Association of the Commission on Higher Education, The Curtis Institute, Philadelphia, PA, April 19–22, 1998.
  • Team Associate, Middle States Association of the Commission on Higher Education, Thiel College, Greenville, PA, April 20–23, 1997.
  • National Screening Committee (Composition), U.S. Student Fulbright Program, Institute of International Education, New York, NY, 1993–1996.
• GRANTS
  • University of Oklahoma Research Council, 2003, 2000.
  • American Music Center, 1989.
  • Meet the Composer, 1989, 1986.
• RESIDENCIES
  • The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico, 1988.
  • Yaddo, 1987.
  • The MacDowell Colony, 1986.
• SCHOLARSHIPS
  • Charles E. Ives Scholarship, The American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, 1984.
  • ASCAP Foundation Grants to Young Composers, 1983, 1982.
• MEMBERSHIPS
  • Advisory Board, Entrepreneurship Center for Music, University of Colorado at Boulder.
  • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
  • American Symphony Orchestra League.
  • College Music Society.
  • The Dramatists Guild.
  • National Association of Schools of Music.
  • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity.

LANGUAGES

• French.

PERSONAL

• Born July 1, 1956.