A Southern California native, Mr. Lorenzen received his Bachelor of Arts degree,
with an emphasis in music education from San Diego State University, and a Master
of Music degree from Azusa Pacific University, with an emphasis in conducting.
During his twenty-five years as a Music Educator, he has taught all levels of
instrumental music from elementary through college. He has served as a clinician
and adjudicator for marching competitions and concert festivals for regional and
state band organizations throughout the western United States.
Mr. Lorenzen is often called upon to guest conduct various regional honor groups,
and has guest conducted the San Diego County CMEA Middle School Honor Band, the
San Diego Unified School District Honor Band, the Temecula Valley Honor Band, the
Heartland Honor Band sponsored by Southern Illinois University, and the 2004 Southern
California Junior High School Honor Band sponsored by the Southern California School
Band and Orchestra Association.
During the summer of 2000, Mr. Lorenzen was on the staff of the 2000 member Sydney Olympic
Band that performed at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. As an accomplished
conductor, Mr. Lorenzen has served the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for the San
Diego Wind Ensemble, along with other professional conducting positions ranging from Musical
Theater to Music Ministry.
As a tireless music advocate, Mr. Lorenzen has served for fourteen years as a member of the Board
of Directors for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, including two terms
as President. He has twice been recognized as "Teacher of the Year," and is the recipient of the SCSBOA
Gold Award "for service and dedication to Music Education in Southern California." In 2003, Mr. Lorenzen
was awarded the SCSBOA Honorary Life Member Award, the association's highest award, celebrating his long
tenure as a leader in the area of music education. In addition to his responsibilities as the Director
of Instrumental Music at Murrieta Valley High School, he is also in charge of field adjudication for
the SCSBOA, including the administration of the Southern California Field Championships. |
