He earned his doctorate in theory and composition from the University of Minnesota where he studied with Paul Fetler and Frank Bencriscutto. Since 1970 Zdechlik has written numerous commissioned and published works for high school and college concert bands. His works are frequently performed around the world. Zdechlik teaches theory and directs the instrumental music program at Lakewood Community College in White Bear Lake. Guitar, Woodwind and Brass Ensembles to perform The UW-RF Guitar, Woodwind and Brass Ensembles will present a concert on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. in Abbott Concert Hall of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building.
Admission is free.
The Guitar Ensemble, directed by Joe Hagedorn, will present works by William Byrd, Celso Machado, Leo Brouwer, and Henry Purcell. The Woodwind Ensembles, directed by David Milne, will present works by French composers for flute duo, clarinet trio, and saxophone quartet. The Brass Ensemble, directed by Robert Brownlow, will present works by Andrea Gabrieli, Orlande de Lassus, Alan Hovhaness, and Vaclav Nelhybel. Percussion Ensemble presents concert The UW-RF Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of J. Michael Roy, will present a concert on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in the William Abbott Concert Hall. Kyle Bonderson and Ryan McCarthy, two senior members of the ensemble will be featured as soloists in John Beck's Concertos for Timpani and Drum Set.