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Jonathan Hinkle serves as Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at Colorado Mesa University (CMU), where he oversees the comprehensive band program including the Maverick Stampede marching band, Wind Symphony, Concert Band, and commercial ensembles like the Rowdy Brass Band and Mesa Brass Band. He joined CMU in 2012, establishing these programs from scratch, which now occupy the dedicated Stampede Center. His roles include conducting, curriculum development, and teaching applied trumpet to 10-13 students annually.
- Education:
- PhD in Music Education, Florida State University
- MME (Master of Music Education), Florida State University
- BME (Bachelor of Music Education), Florida State University
Research interests focus on music education pedagogy, ensemble performance excellence, and community engagement through brass ensembles. His work emphasizes program growth and interdisciplinary collaboration, exemplified by founding the Seminole Swing Machine jazz ensemble during his graduate studies. He actively contributes as a band clinician and adjudicator nationwide.
Advising and mentorship are central to his role, with a studio of music majors/minors. No grant information is specified. He leads the CMU Faculty Brass Quintet and Jazz Quintet, reflecting his dual focus on performance and education.
