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Mr. Steven Stanke
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Member Bio Born in Chinchilla, Queensland, Lieutenant Commander Steven Stanke joined the Royal Australian Air Force Operational Command Band in 1982 playing trombone and bass. During his six year posting he performed throughout Australia and South East Asia and in 1987 travelled to the UK with a combined ADF Band for the Royal Tournament in London. In 1988 he began fulltime studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, graduating with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in composition, music theory and analysis, and conducting. He taught at the Conservatorium and at many schools in the Brisbane area and in 1996 became Head of Music at East Catholic High School, Manchester, Connecticut. He returned to Australia in 1998 and joined the Royal Australian Navy Band on trombone and bass. In 2000, he was offered a commission as a Band Officer and upon graduation in 2001 became Assistant Director of Music - Navy. In 2003 he took up the position of Music Director of Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne and, in 2006, spent four months in the UK with the Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines in Portsmouth, Plymouth and Scotland. He also taught at their school of music through the University of Portsmouth. In 2008 he posted to the Defence Force School of Music in Melbourne as Senior Instructor. During these years in Melbourne, he completed a Masters degree and a PhD in conducting through the University of Melbourne and also conducted local choirs and orchestras. In 2010 he posted to Royal Australian Navy Band Sydney as Music Director and in 2015 became Director of Music - Navy. Steven is also very active as a conductor and music director with community ensembles and is Artistic Director for Symphony Central Coast and Sydney Independent Opera. His orchestral transcriptions for wind band are published through Baton Music, The Netherlands.
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Mr. Michael Stanley
Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra
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Member Bio Michael Stanley is a multi-talented conductor, French horn player and music educator who has performed in such world-renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, UCLA’s Royce Hall and the Soraya Center for the Performing Arts. He is the newly selected Music Director and Conductor of the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra in Burbank, CA, as well as the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Westlake Village Symphony in Westlake Village, CA. As a conductor, his performances have garnered outstanding reviews, with the Los Angeles Times’ Josef Woodard proclaiming that “…[his] ensemble performed beautifully.” Mr. Stanley has guest conducted both nationally and internationally, including directing the prestigious YMF Debut Orchestra at the finals of the 2019 Christopher Parkening International Guitar Competition. He has also appeared with the Beach Cities and New Valley Symphonies and conducted a 2013 world premiere with the Pipe Dream Flute Ensemble in New Orleans. Mr. Stanley’s versatility has led him to conduct numerous pit orchestras throughout Southern California in shows ranging from Sweeney Todd to Jesus Christ Superstar and he has served as Assistant Conductor with groups at UCLA, the Colburn School and Idyllwild School of the Arts. As a music educator, Mr. Stanley is committed to providing musical opportunities to young people from diverse communities. In his role as a Teaching Artist for the Young Musicians Foundation, he has provided music instruction to underserved youth across the Los Angeles area. He is also proud to be the inaugural director of the Burbank Philharmonic’s “Discovery Conductor” Project, a unique program designed to find and train the next generation of conductors. Mr. Stanley has served as adjunct faculty at College of the Canyons and Los Angeles Valley College, and he has been honored as a “Teacher of the Year” for his dedication to his students. Mr. Stanley is currently a Doctoral student at Claremont Graduate University, where he studies conducting with Dr. David Rentz. He received his MM in Orchestral Conducting from California State University, Long Beach, under the tutelage of Dr. Richard Rintoul. Among his many additional conducting teachers and mentors are Kenneth Kiesler, Jeffrey Schindler, Markand Thakar, Donald Schleicher, and Barry Brisk. Mr. Stanley earned his BA in Music summa cum laude from UCLA, majoring in French horn with Richard Todd. He continues to play horn regularly in Southern California with groups such as the Topanga Symphony and LA Lawyers Philharmonic.
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Benjamin Marten Stayner
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Member Bio Benjamin Marten Stayner is a conductor, music director, and multi-instrumentalist from Youngstown, NY. After receiving a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory from The Hartt School (University of Hartford) and a Master of Music in Conducting from Ithaca College, he has spent the last three years music directing and conducting musical theatre around the country. Benjamin has collaborated with Broadway-level talent such as David Archuleta, Josh Strickland, and Felicia Finley. He has studied conducting with Edward Cumming, Glen Adsit, Christopher Zemliauskas, and Michael Jinbo. In masterclass, he has worked with Tito Muñoz and Carl Topilow. Benjamin is currently working toward a Master of Music degree in Orchestral and Choral Conducting at the University of Connecticut, studying with Paul McShee and Jamie Spillane. As part of his assistantship, he teaches fundamentals of music theory and ear training, assists with undergraduate conducting classes, and serves as the Assistant Conductor of the UConn Symphony Orchestra and UConn Concert Choir.
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Dave Stein Dave Stein Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music
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Gerry Stephens
Stephens Music Publishing
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Member Bio Gerry U. Stephens, Jr. is a composer with a passion for creating orchestral and choral works that resonate with emotional depth and artistic sophistication. Drawing from both traditional and contemporary influences, his compositions reflect a unique voice that captivates performers and audiences alike. Inspired by faith, nature, and life’s profound moments, Gerry's music has become a channel for storytelling and connection. Gerry’s creative journey spans multiple artistic disciplines. As a seasoned photographer with over 30 years of experience, he has mastered the rare craft of platinum printing and alternative photographic processes, blending timeless techniques with modern sensibilities. This meticulous attention to detail and artistry translates seamlessly into his compositional process, where every note is carefully crafted to evoke meaning and beauty. Beyond music and photography, Gerry is the founder of Culinary Table Chefs, a high-end personal chef service specializing in global cuisine. His ability to draw from culinary traditions around the world while incorporating modern techniques demonstrates the same dedication to quality and innovation found in his musical works. An entrepreneur and collaborator at heart, Gerry is constantly seeking new avenues to connect with the artistic community. From composing for orchestras and choirs to exploring opportunities with dance and interdisciplinary projects, he embraces creativity in all its forms. His dedication to mentorship, education, and sustainability underscores his belief in the transformative power of the arts.
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Daryll Stevens Daryll Stevens Colorado College Seay Music Library
Colorado College Seay Music Library
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