Donald Hunsberger
Donald R. Hunsberger | |
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Hunsberger in the 1950s, during his tenure in the United States Marine Band. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donald Ross Hunsberger |
| Born | August 2, 1932 Souderton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 2023 (aged 91) Pittsford, New York, U.S. |
| Instrument | Trombone |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1954–1958 |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
| Unit | United States Marine Band |
| Battles / wars | Second inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Alma mater | Eastman School of Music |
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.