Performances
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2017
Brass Quintet No. 2 “American”
American Brass Quintet
(Kevin Cobb & Louis Hanzlik, trumpets; Eric Reed, horn; Michael Powell, trombone; John D. Rojak, bass trombone)
February 9, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
BIG ARTS Performing Arts Series
900 Dunlop Road
Sanibel Island, FloridaGlacier (Concerto for Electric Guitar and Orchestra)
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra
Aaron Collins, conductor
D. J. Sparr, electric guitar
- February 25, 2017, 7 p.m.
The Scott Center for Performing Arts
Melbourne, Florida - February 26, 2017, 7 p.m.
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center
Vero Beach, Florida
- February 25, 2017, 7 p.m.
American Rhapsody (Romance for Violin and Orchestra)
Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Dirk Brossé, conductor
Michael Ludwig, violin
February 26, 2:30 p.m.
February 27, 7:30 p.m.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPacific Visions (for String Orchestra) — première
Musique Sur La Mer
Marcy A. Sudock, conductor
March 5, 2017
Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
Los Alamitos, CaliforniaForever Free (Fanfare-Overture for Band)
Edwin O. Smith High School Band
Anthony Pandolfe, conductor
March 29, 2017, 7 p.m.
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, ConnecticutPoems of Life (12 Poems by Judith G. Wolf for Countertenor, Violoncello and Orchestra) — world première
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, countertenor
Michael Daniels, cello- April 7, 2017, 8 p.m., Ferguson Center (Newport News)
- April 8, 2017, 8 p.m., Wilder Performing Arts Center (Norfolk)
- April 9, 2017, 2:30 p.m., Sandler Center (Virginia Beach)
Point of Tranquility (Idyll for Winds, Brass, and Percussion After a Painting by Morris Louis) — world première
United States Coast Guard Band
Adam R. Williamson, Commander and Conductor
October 8, 2017
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, ConnecticutBrass Quintet No. 2 “American”
American Brass Quintet
(Kevin Cobb & Louis Hanzlik, trumpets; Eric Reed, horn; Michael Powell, trombone; John D. Rojak, bass trombone)
October 15, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
Bing Concert Hall
Stanford University
Stanford, CaliforniaBrass Quintet No. 2 “American”
American Brass Quintet
(Kevin Cobb & Louis Hanzlik, trumpets; Eric Reed, horn; Michael Powell, trombone; John D. Rojak, bass trombone)
October 17, 2017, 7:30 p.m.
Packard Hall
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado2018
Discover the Wild (Overture for Orchestra)
Utah All-State Orchestra
Daniel W. Boothe, conductor
January 20, 2018
Maurice Abravanel Hall
Salt Lake City, UtahBrass Quintet No. 2 “American”
American Brass Quintet
(Kevin Cobb & Louis Hanzlik, trumpets; Eric Reed, horn; Michael Powell, trombone; John D. Rojak, bass trombone)
February 12, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, ArizonaRush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra)
University City Symphony Orchestra
Leon Burke III, music director
Ryan Janus, saxophone
February 25, 2018
560 Music Center
University City, MissouriBrass Quintet No. 2 “American”
American Brass Quintet
(Kevin Cobb & Louis Hanzlik, trumpets; Eric Reed, horn; Michael Powell, trombone; John D. Rojak, bass trombone)
March 3, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society
Del Mar College East
Wolfe Recital Hall
Corpus Christi, TexasQuiet in the Land (Poem for Orchestra) — world première
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
Tito Muñoz, conductor
- March 16, 2018, 11 a.m.
- March 16, 2018 7:30 p.m.
- March 17, 2018 7:30 p.m.
75 North 2nd Street
Phoenix, ArizonaChristina’s World (Idyll for Winds, Brass, and Percussion After a Painting by Andrew Wyeth)
Ithaca College Wind Ensemble
Aaron Burgess, conductor
April 5, 2018
Ford Hall
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
Christina’s World (Idyll for Winds, Brass, and Percussion After a Painting by Andrew Wyeth)
Bridgewater-Raritan High School Band
Thomas Bourgault, conductor
May 24, 2018
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Bridgewater, New JerseyAtlantic Riband (for Orchestra)
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra
Aaron Collins, conductor
- May 26, 2018, 7 p.m.
The Scott Center for Performing Arts
Melbourne, Florida - May 27, 2018, 3 p.m.
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center
Vero Beach, Florida
- May 26, 2018, 7 p.m.
Eventide (Concerto for English Horn and Orchestra)
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra
Aaron Collins, conductor
Kristin Naigus, English horn
- September 15, 2018, 7 p.m.
The Scott Center for Performing Arts
Melbourne, Florida - September 16, 2018, 3 p.m.
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center
Vero Beach, Florida
- September 15, 2018, 7 p.m.
Rush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band)
University of South Florida Wind Ensemble
Matthew McCutcheon, conductor
Jeremy Brown, saxophone
September 30, 2018
University of South Florida
College of the Arts Concert Hall
Tampa, FloridaBass Trombone Concerto — world première
Lätzsch Trombone Festival 2018
The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra
Christian Lindberg, conductor
Randall Hawes (Detroit Symphony), bass trombone
December 15, 2018
Muziekcentrum, Wilmersberg Zaal
Enschede, The Netherlands
2019
Discover the Wild (Overture for Orchestra)
Eastern Regional High School Orchestra
Toshiyuki Shimada, conductor
January 5, 2019
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
University of Connecticut
Storrs, ConnecticutRush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band)
Washington State University Wind Ensemble
Danh T. Pham, conductor
Jeremy Brown, saxophone
February 13, 2019
Washington State University
Kimbrough Concert Hall
Pullman, WashingtonRush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band)
Tarleton State Wind Ensemble
David Robinson, conductor
Andrew Stonerock, saxophone
March 5, 2019
Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TexasBass Trombone Concerto
American Trombone Workshop 2019
The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Colonel Andrew J. Esch, Leader and Commander
George Curran (New York Philharmonic), John Rojak (American Brass Quintet), and Russ Zokaites (Cincinnati College-Conservatory), bass trombone (sharing the solo line)
March 9, 2019
Brucker Hall
Fort Meyer, VirginiaBass Trombone Concerto
United States Coast Guard Band
Adam R. Williamson, Commander and Conductor
Wesley Mayhew, bass trombone- March 17, 2019
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, Connecticut - March 24, 2019
Zeiterion Theatre
New Bedford, Massachusetts
- March 17, 2019
Rush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra)
Midland-Odessa Symphony
Gary Lewis, music director & conductor
Timothy McAllister, saxophone
April 6, 2019
Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
Midland, TexasUnited Artists (Fanfare-Overture for Orchestra)
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
Silas Huff, conductor
May 19, 2019
Capitol Theatre
1015 Main Street
Wheeling, West VirginiaBass Trombone Concerto
Baldwin High School Band
Scott J. Dunn, conductor
Russ Zokaites, bass trombone
May 30, 2019
Baldwin Senior High School
Baldwin, New YorkDiscover the Wild (Overture for Orchestra)
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Toshiyuki Shimada, conductor
October 19, 2019
Garde Arts Center
New London, ConnecticutRush (Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra)
Buffalo Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Timothy McAllister, saxophone
December 7 & 8, 2019
Kleinhans Music Hall
Buffalo, New York