A University of Colorado professor has been nominated for a Grammy Award for his work on the Dallas Winds album “John Williams at the Movies.”

Don McKinney, an associate professor of conducting, was nominated in the category of best classical compendium for his work as the producer on the album. University of Texas conductor Jerry Junkin was nominated for his work as the conductor.

The category awards the artist or the album producer and engineer of more than 51 percent playing time of the album, if other than the artist.

McKinney is also CU’s director of bands. The College of Music has housed more than 30 Grammy nominees, according to a CU press release.

Nominees were announced Friday, and winners will be revealed Feb. 10.

Cassa Niedringhaus: 303-473-1106, cniedringhaus@dailycamera.com