Doris Gazda*

Composer Doris Gazda was a clinician at the December 2003 Midwest International Band Festival. She also conducted the Oregon All-State Junior Orchestra in January 2005 and the Yuma (AZ) String Festival in April 2005. During 2005, she served as clinician for the Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA), the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, the Virginia Music Educators Association, and the Illinois Music Educators Association. Her article, “Music Making: The Dance of Life,” was published in the August 2005 issue of American String Teacher (page 56). Gazda was awarded the William E. Richardson Retired Member Service Award from the Arizona State Music Educators Association. You are invited to visit the composer’s web site at www.gazdastrings.com.

Publications

German Dances: from Six Deutsche Tanze for Winds and Strings, KV590 by Mozart (arr. Gazda), string orchestra; Carl Fischer. Song of Sedona, mariachi band and string orchestra; Kjos Music

*Sigma Alpha Iota Member

Further Information

• 2003-2004 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online