Curriculum Vitae
TEACHING
- University of Connecticut, Department of Music, Composition, 2005–present.
- University of Oklahoma, School of Music, Composition, 1998–2005.
- Manhattan School of Music, Music History, 1996–1998.
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Musical Arts, The Juilliard School, 1988. Studies with Milton Babbitt, Vincent Persichetti.
- Master of Music, The Juilliard School, 1983. Studies with Vincent Persichetti, David Diamond, Stanley Wolfe.
- Bachelor of Music (cum laude), University of Miami, 1979. Studies with Alfred Reed.
RECORDINGS
- Cloud Slant, Orchestral Works, Volume 1; Sinfonia of London; John Wilson, conductor; Adam Walker, flute; Chandos (5296), 2023.
- Point of Tranquility (Seven Works for Symphonic Winds); United States Coast Guard Band; Commander and Director Adam Williamson; Greg Case, saxophone; Naxos (Wind Band Classics 8.573567), 2020.
- Piano Concerto “Spiritualist” (After Three Paintings by Helen Frankenthaler); Poems of Life (Twelve Poems by Judith G. Wolf for Countertenor and Orchestra); Glacier (Concerto for Electric Guitar and Orchestra); Rush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra). London Symphony Orchestra conducted by JoAnn Falletta with soloists D.J. Sparr, electric guitar; Jeffrey Biegel, piano; Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, countertenor; and Timothy McAllister, saxophone; Naxos (American Classics 8.559824), 2018. Winner, 2018 GRAMMY® Award in the category “Best Classical Compendium.”
- Falling Man (for Baritone Voice and Orchestra, text by Don DeLillo, adapted by J. D. McClatchy); Movie House (Seven Poems by John Updike for Baritone Voice and Chamber Ensemble); Songs of Innocence and of Experience (Four Poems by William Blake for Baritone Voice and Chamber Ensemble). London Symphony Orchestra conducted by JoAnn Falletta with soloist Roderick Williams, baritone; (Naxos Records 8.559753), 2014.
- Falling Canons, Falling Trio, String Quartet No. 5 “American”; Christopher O'Riley; Delray String Quartet; Trio21; Naxos (American Classics 8.559733), 2013.
- Atlantic Riband, American Rhapsody, Divinum Mysterium; London Symphony Orchestra; JoAnn Falletta,
conductor; Michael Ludwig, violin; Paul Silverthorne, viola; Naxos (American Classics
8.559723), 2012. GRAMMY nominee.
- United Artists, U.S. Air Force Academy Band (Colorado Springs, Colorado). Lt. Col. Larry H. Lang, commander and conductor; released on CD Windscapes, 2010.
- Canticle to the Sun, United Artists; London Symphony Orchestra; JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Timothy Jones, French horn; Naxos (American Classics 8.559335), 2008.
- On Silver Wings, U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty (Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts). Lt. Col. Larry H. Lang, commander and conductor; released on CD On Silver Wings, 2007.
- An American Place, Eventide, Out of the Dark; London Symphony Orchestra; JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Thomas Stacy, English horn; Timothy Jones, French horn; Naxos (American Classics 8.559224), 2005. GRAMMY nominee.
- String Quartets 2, 3, 4, American String Quartet, Albany Records (Troy 480), 2001.
- Christina’s World (Idyll for Winds, Brass, and Percussion), “Christina’s World,” University of Miami Wind Ensemble, Albany Records (Troy 403), 2000.
- Face of the Night (After a Painting by Robert Motherwell), “New York Legends: Recitals with Principals from the New York Philharmonic,” Cala Records (CACD0511), 1997.
PUBLICATIONS (selected listing)
- All works are published by Edward B. Marks Music Company, New York, N.Y.
- Falling Canons (for Piano), 2013.
- Forever Free (Fanfare-Overture for Orchestra), 2013.
- Movie House (Seven Poems by John Updike for Baritone and Chamber Ensemble), 2013.
- Rush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra), 2013.
- Songs of Innocence and of Experience (Four Poems by William Blake for Baritone and Chamber Ensemble), 2013.
- From the Field to the Sky (Celebration-Fanfare for Brass and Percussion), 2012.
- String Quartet No. 5 (“American”), 2012.
- Falling Trio, 2011.
- Falling Man (for Baritone Voice and Orchestra), 2011.
- American Rhapsody (Romance for Violin and Orchestra), 2009.
- Atlantic Riband (for Orchestra), 2009.
- Concerto Grosso (for String Quartet and String Orchestra), 2009.
- Discover the Wild (for Orchestra), 2009.
- Divinum Mysterium (Concerto for Viola and Orchestra), 2009.
- Canticle to the Sun (Concerto for French Horn and Orchestra), 2007.
- United Artists (for Orchestra), 2007.
- Eventide (Concerto for English Horn and Orchestra), 2006.
- An American Place (for Orchestra), 2006.
PERFORMANCES (selected listing)
- CONCERT SEASON 2019/2020
- Rush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra)
Buffalo Symphony Orchestra; Timothy McAllister, saxophone; December 7 & 8, 2019.
- Piano Concerto ("Spiritualist," After Three Paintings by Helen Frankenthaler)
Punta Gorda Symphony; Raffaele Ponti, conductor; Jeffrey Biegel, piano; March 8, 2020.
- CONCERT SEASON 2018/2019
- Bass Trombone Concerto (orchestral version) — world première
Lätzsch Trombone Festival 2018; The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra;
Christian Lindberg, conductor; Randall Hawes (Detroit Symphony), bass trombone; December 15, 2018; Enschede, The Netherlands.
- Bass Trombone Concerto (band version) — world première
American Trombone Workshop 2019; The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own"; Colonel Andrew J. Esch, Leader and Commander; March 9, 2019.
- CONCERT SEASON 2017/2018
- Point of Tranquility (Idyll for Winds, Brass, & Percussion After a Painting by Morris Louis)
United States Coast Guard Band; Lieutenant Commander Adam R. Williamson, Director; October 8, 2017; United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut.
- Brass Quintet No. 2 “American”
American Brass Quintet; October 15, 2017, Stanford University.
- Quiet in the Land (Poem for Orchestra) — world première
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra; Tito Muñoz, conductor; March 16 and 17, 2018.
COMMISSIONS
- Solitary the Thrush (Concerto for Flute and Orchestra); funded by distinguished American flutist Peg Cornils; world première TBA: Fall 2020.
- Bass Trombone Concerto; funded by a consortium of 20 distinguished national and international bass trombonists; world première: Randall Hawes, bass trombone, Lätzsch Trombone Festival 2018, The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, Christian Lindberg, conductor; Enschede, The Netherlands; December 15, 2018.
- Quiet in the Land (Poem for Orchestra); Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Tito Muñoz, conductor; world première: Phoenix, Arizona; Spring 2018.
- Songs of Life (Poems of Judith Wolf for Countertenor and Orchestra); Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, countertenor, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta, conductor; world première: Hampton Roads,Virginia; April 7–9, 2017.
- Brass Quintet No. 2 (“American”); American Brass Quintet; world première: Aspen Festival & School, August 27, 2016; The Juilliard School, October 10, 2016.
- Piano Concerto ("Spiritualist," After Three Paintings by Helen Frankenthaler), Jeffrey Biegel, piano, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Kevin Rhodes, conductor; world première: Springfield, Mass.; March 12, 2016.
- Glacier (Concerto for Electric Guitar and Orchestra), Bozeman Symphony Society; world première: Bozeman, Montana, April 11–12, 2015.
- Ostinato Fantasia (on the Theme FCHS), American Guild of Organists; world première: Todd Wilson, AGO Convention, Hartford, Connecticut, July 3, 2013.
- Rush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band), Consortium of 25 saxophonists and ensemble directors; world première: Ryan Janus, U.S. Air Force Academy Band, Colorado Music Educators Association Conference, Boulder, Colorado, January 25, 2013.
- Forever Free (Fanfare-Overture for Orchestra), Wheeling Symphony Orchestra; world première: West Virginia Sesquicentennial Celebration, June 20, 2013.
- String Quartet No. 5 (“American”), Delray String Quartet; world première: Delray Beach, Florida, January 15, 2012.
- Falling Trio, Trio21; world première: Bargemusic, Brooklyn, New York, September 18, 2011.
RADIO APPEARANCES
- Kenneth Fuchs and the American Brass Quintet, Living American; SiriusXM Satellite Radio (David Srebnik, host), August 6, 2017.
- Kenneth Fuchs and JoAnn Falletta, Living American; SiriusXM Satellite Radio (David Srebnik, host), July 4, 2017.
