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Masters Music DVD Series Dr. Frederick Fennell—educator, conductor, innovator—dedicated his life to making music a joyful discovery for musicians of all ages. Born in July, 1914, he was among the world's most active and innovative maestros. His vigorous worldwide schedule of concerts and clinics, in his later years, would have daunted performers of half his age. All who met him were inspired by his distinctive blend of contagious enthusiasm, boundless energy and musical genius. His monumental recording on the Mercury label changed the course of wind music in America. Founder of the University of Rochester’s Eastman Wind ensemble in 1952, Dr. Fennell’s work in championing the performance of wind music and works by American composers is without equal. One of America’s most prolific conductors, he has made nearly 75 recordings with dozens of groups in the US and in Japan, where he was the Conductor Laureate of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. This national treasure continued to learn and teach and share his incredible musical gifts with the world until the very end of his life. Dr. Fennell’s life in music is a shining example to students and performers everywhere that with belief in yourself and sheer hard work, you can accomplish whatever you set out to do. www.musicalmastersdvd.com.