Person · Male
Donald Hunsberger
American conductor and arranger for winds
- From
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Active
- 1932–2023
- Releases
- 9
About
Donald Ross Hunsberger (August 2, 1932 – November 5, 2023) was an American conductor and arranger. He served as the conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble from 1965 until 2002. He also held the position of Professor of conducting at the Eastman School of Music. Generally regarded as a key contributor to the rise of the modern wind ensemble in the twentieth century, Hunsberger's notable contributions include conducting, recording, and arranging music for winds. He was also a member of the United States Marine Band during the 1950s.
Discography
Albums
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Williams: Sinfonietta for Wind Ensemble / Penderecki: Pittsburgh Overture / Mayuzumi: Music with Sculpture
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Sousa Spectacular
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Hanson: Dies Natalis / Benson: The Leaves Are Falling / Brant: Angels and Devils
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Souvenir
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Carnaval
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Husa / Copland / Vaughan Williams / Hindemith
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Victor Herbert: L'encore
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Chansonette
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Live in Osaka
Links
Conductor position
Teacher
Tags
- conductor
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 0e404a1c-ddaa-41b9-a36c-7f549fd21cd2
- ISNI
- 0000000381416261
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.