Incandescence richard saucedo biography

Richard Saucedo is an internationally renowned composer, arranger, adjudicator, keynote speaker, guest conductor, and clinician. He has written numerous acclaimed pieces of music for marching band, concert band, choir, and orchestra, and he served as a music educator in Carmel, Indiana for decades.

Under his direction, Carmel bands received state, regional, and national honors.

J.W. Pepper Senior Educational Consultant Scott McCormick interviewed Richard Saucedo and discussed Richard’s background and career in detail. Highlights include his composition strategies, his approach to designing competitive shows for marching band, and his experiences as a teacher and band parent.

This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Getting to Know Composer and Arranger Richard Saucedo

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Pepper: Could you tell our audience about your background and how you came to be in the space that you’re in today?

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