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J. Strauss: Die Fledermaus Overture, Jürgens travisjuergens 250 views Travis Jürgens conducts the KC Philharmonia - March 27, 2011 Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, Park University Johann Strauss, Jr: Die Fledermaus Overture
Wagner: Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - Jürgens travisjuergens 241 views Travis Jürgens conducts the Lamont Symphony Orchestra - November 18, 2010 Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO Wagner: Prelude to Die Meistersinger
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4, mvt. IV, Jürgens travisjuergens 236 views Travis Jürgens conducts the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City, October 3, 2010 Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, Park University Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, mvt. IV
Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos. 5, 6, and 7, Jürgens travisjuergens 915 views Travis Jürgens conducts the Illini Orchestra (non-music major orchestra at the University of Illinois) Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos. 5, 6, and 7 Smith Hall, Urbana, IL
Haydn: Symphony No. 99, mvmt IV excerpts, Jürgens travisjuergens 1,464 views Travis Jürgens conducts the Rose City Chamber Orchestra, 7-25-09
Ravel: Ma Mère l'Oye (Mother Goose Suite)- V. Le Jardin féerique (The Enchanted Garden)- Jürgens travisjuergens 27,540 views Travis Jürgens conducts the University of Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra; Ravel: Ma Mère l'Oye (Mother Goose Suite) - V. Le Jardin féerique (The Enchanted Garden); April 1...
Beethoven Symphony No. 4, mvmt IV in a power outage, Jürgens travisjuergens 704 views Travis Jürgens conducts the University of Illinois Ad Hoc Orchestra; Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60, mvmt IV, March 8, 2009 Smith Memorial Hall, Memori...
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in a power outage Part I (excerpts from mvmts I-III), Jürgens travisjuergens 381 views Travis Jürgens conducts the University of Illinois Ad Hoc Orchestra; Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60, Part I (excerpts from mvmts I-III), March 8, 2009 ...
Stravinsky: Scherzo à la Russe, Jürgens travisjuergens 6,475 views Travis Jürgens conducts the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra; Stravinsky: Scherzo à la Russe, December 10, 2008, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Foell...
Mahler Symphony No. 4 mvmt I excerpt - Travis Jürgens, conductor travisjuergens 556 views Travis Jürgens conducts the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic at the International Conducting Workshop and Festival, Zlin, Czech Republic, 06/2008. Mahler Symphony No. 4, mvmt...

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Travis Jürgens is currently the Music Director and Conductor of the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City, and the Associate Conductor of the Lamont Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre in Denver. In 2011, Jürgens received 2nd place from The American Prize in Orchestral Conducting.

Jürgens has performed in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Musicians who have played under his baton have commented on his exceptional talent, dynamic musicianship, imagination, and strong leadership. He has conducted the Denver Philharmonic, Bohuslav Martinu Philhamonic, Illinois Valley Symphony, Rose City Chamber Orchestra, South Carolina Philharmonic, and musicians from the Orquestra de Cadaqués. He earned his Bachelor's in Piano Performance with High Distinction from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and his Master's in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Illinois. Additionally, he studied at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien and the Institut für Europäishe Studien in Vienna, Austria. He also made his Viennese debut as guest conductor of the IES Vienna Chamber Orchestra.

Mr. Jürgens' former teachers have applauded him for his expressive conducting technique, thorough preparation, and omnipresent passion for music. He has served as Graduate Assistant Conductor at the University of Illinois, and Assistant Conductor for the U of I Opera Theater production of Hansel and Gretel by Neely Bruce. While in Illinois, he founded the United Orchestra of Urbana.

Many conductors have commented on Jürgens' tremendous energy on the podium. His primary conducting teachers include Donald Schleicher, David Effron, and Lawrence Golan. Additionally, he has received instruction from Michael Tilson Thomas, Marin Alsop, Gustav Meier, Larry Rachleff, Steven Byess, and many others. As an advocate of new music, Jürgens has performed many world premieres by emerging composers, and continues to create innovative programs to engage communities.