Guest Conductor:
symphony orchestras (see sample repertoire list under
"Vita/Bio"), jazz ensembles, concert/symphonic bands,
choral ensembles. Performance repertoire may be selected
from ensemble programs and/or from Dr. Pond's compositions
and arrangements.
Dr. Pond is the founder and conductor of the Nachtmusik
Chamber Orchestra, an ensemble specializing in music of the
Eighteenth Century (including the late Baroque and
Classical eras), with performers dressed in period costume.
He has appeared as a guest conductor of music in these
styles, dressed in powdered wig, waistcoat, etc. Such
performances have been enthralling for performers and
audiences alike.
As director of professional and educational jazz ensembles,
Dr. Pond has directed performances of many jazz standards,
popular styles, and his own jazz compositions. He sometimes
also performs as a trumpet, flugelhorn, and EVI (electronic
valve instrument) soloist in performances under his
direction.
Marden Pond appears frequently as Guest Conductor with
internationally acclaimed concert pianist, David Glen
Hatch. Drs. Hatch and Pond have performed together in
national tours with professional, community, and
educational orchestras and choirs. Music for these
performances has included selections from their
collaborative CDs on the Covenant and Music Enterprises
labels -- comprising patriotic music, Christmas selections,
or selections from the standard piano and orchestral
repertoire.