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Dr. Danko Druško is an Assistant Professor of Orchestral Studies and Director of the Chapman Orchestra Conservatory of Music at Chapman University's College of Performing Arts. He serves as Artistic Director of the California Orchestra Academy and a guest conductor for institutions like the LA Phil. Born to Croatian immigrants, he is a first-generation college graduate with a Doctor of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a Master of Music from the Eastman School of Music.
Education:
- Indiana University Bloomington: Doctor of Music (Orchestral/Opera Conducting)
- Eastman School of Music: Master of Music (Orchestral Conducting)
- Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Trossingen & University of Konstanz: Staatsexamen Degrees
Research & Advocacy: Druško focuses on accessible music education, community-driven performance, and traditional/regional music integration. He co-created a pedagogical opera 'The Magic Flute' project with artist Frances Stark, which premiered at LACMA and toured globally. His work emphasizes music's unifying role across cultural divides.
Leadership & Initiatives:
- Founded the Hoosier Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir
- Implemented structures for El Sistema program YOSAL and Monterey County Youth Orchestra
- Directed orchestras/choirs at NIU School of Music and IU Jacobs School of Music
Awards:
- Friedrichshafen City Art Award (2014)
- Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship (2011)
- County Culture Foundation Conducting Prize (2012)
Labs/Teams: California Orchestra Academy (global music education platform), collaborations with artists like Alison Balsom and Café Tacvba, and leadership roles in over 20 orchestras/ensembles across Europe and North America.
