Jerry F. Junkin serves as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Dallas Wind Symphony, as well as Director of Bands and the Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Centennial Professor of Music at The University of Texas at Austin. In February 2005 he will lead The UT Wind Ensemble in the world premiere performance of Corgliano's Circus Maximus: Symphony No. 3 for Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion in both Austin and New York's Carnegie Hall. In addition to these responsibilities, he serves as Head of the Conducting Division and teaches courses in conducting and wind band literature. Mr. Junkin has recently been appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia.

Mr. Junkin has served as President of the Big 12 Band Director's Association and is a member of the Board of Directors of The John Philip Sousa Foundation, President of the American Bandmasters Association, and President-elect of the College Band Directors National Association. He is a recipient of the Texas Excellence in Teaching awards, presented annually by the Ex-Student's Association. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Young Texas-Ex Award also from the same organization.