Our Conductor
Kurt Schulenburg conducts, writes, and arranges for the 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra and the New Horizons Band of Melbourne. A graduate of the Lawrence Conservatory of Music with a degree in Music Education, Kurt has been a professional musician since the early 1970s, excelling on saxophone, trumpet, and piano.
For 20 years, he was the associate conductor, trumpet player, and saxophone soloist with the Crystal Lake Community Band, performing at numerous European Music Festivals. Additionally, Kurt showcased his versatility as a multi-instrumentalist with the Sinful Saints Dixieland Band for over a decade.
Interview with Kurt Schulenburg
Q: When did you first start music?
A: I first started music when I was in third grade.
Q: What is your favorite instrument?
A: My favorite instrument is the one I am playing at the moment.
Q: When did you start conducting?
A: I first started conducting in High School. Our school did not have a Jazz band, so I asked permission to start one, and became the conductor of it.
Q: How did you find out about the New Horizons Band?
A: I found out through David Hutson, the President of MMB
Q: What is your favorite composer/song?
A: I have a lot of favorites, but one of mine is Bernard Herrmann. He's the one who wrote "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
Q: Do you have a closing piece of advice for musicians?
A: I always say: The better you get, the more fun you have!