Mailing Address:
PENN STATE BEHREND
170 KOCHEL CENTER
ERIE, PA 16563
Biography
Dr. Gary A. Viebranz is the Director of Instrumental Ensembles at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, where he conducts the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Pep Band, teaches curricular courses in music, and serves as director of Music at Noon: The Logan Series.
Dr. Viebranz was graduated from The Ohio State University with the Bachelor of Music Education degree, cum laude. He holds Master of Music degrees in tuba performance and conducting, as well as the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Viebranz is in frequent demand throughout the United States as guest conductor, clinician, and soloist. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, the Music Educator’s National Conference, the College Band Directors National Association, the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Bandmasters Association, Chamber Music America, and the American Federation of Musicians.
Courses Taught
- MUSIC 005, An Introduction to Western Music
- MUSIC 007, Evolution of Jazz
- MUSIC 079, Pep Band
- MUSIC 082, Concert Band
- MUSIC 084, Jazz Ensemble
- MUSIC 296, Independent Studies
Research Interests
Wind conducting, Tuba Performance, Instrumental Music History, Folk Music, New Orleans Jazz, traditional German & Bavarian Folk Music
Publications
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2022
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - February, 2022
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2021
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - February, 2021
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2020
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - September, 2020
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2019
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2018
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - September, 2018
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - April, 2018
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2017
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - December, 2017
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2016
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - December, 2016
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - July, 2016
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2015
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - December, 2015
Music at Noon Notes, Music at Noon Notes - December 31, 2014
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - October, 2014
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - January, 2014
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - July, 2013
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - April, 2013
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - January, 2013
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - October, 2012
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - July, 2012
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - April, 2012
Jazz Reviews, PMEA News - January, 2012
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - October, 2011
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - July, 2011
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - April, 2011
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - January, 2011
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2010
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2010
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2010
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2010
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2009
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2009
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2009
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2009
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2009
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2008
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2008
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2008
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2008
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2007
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2007
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2006
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2006
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2006
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2005
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2005
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2005
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2004
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2004
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2004
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2003
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - January, 2003
Rev. of The Jazz Pianist: Left-Hand Voicings and Chord Theory, by Fred Hughes - 2002
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - April, 2002
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - July, 2001
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - April, 2001
Going Digital: A Basic Need Guide to Archiving Your Performances On Compact Disc, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - 2000
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - October, 2000
Jazz Reviews, PMEA NEWS. The Official Journal of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association - July, 2000
Education
DMA, Conducting, The University of Cincinnati
Master of Music, Tuba Performance, Wind Conducting, The University of Cincinnati
BME, The Ohio State University