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with Piano: Combines traditional forms with neo Romantic melody and harmony. While at times paying subtle homage to Old World masters such as Prokofiev, Shostokovich and Martinu, the intriguing use of jazz inflections gives the work a distinctively American flavor. Learn More

with Piano: A masterful expression of its poetic preface: “The sweetness of dreams, the sweetness of what is implied - restlessly remembered.” It was commissioned by the Concert Artist Guild of New York City for David Bilger. It was premiered by Bilger and Jim Winn in the Carnegie Recital Hall in 1986. Recorded on the CD “Morgan Powell” by Ray Sasaki, trumpet and Jean Dayton Sasaki, piano on New World Records 80499-2. Learn More

Concerto for Tuba No. 1 for Tuba, Drum Set, and Piano was written for Thomas Stein, professor of tuba and euphonium at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Each of the four movements is given a one-word title which sets the tone for the corresponding movement: Flowing, Dance, Smoke, and Festivities. The first movement sways between several themes including the main “flowing” material and a heavier, eighth note motive that morphs into a buoyant, jazzy groove. The second movement conveys a light-hearted dance, yet there is a stern, ominous undertone always lurking in the shadows. The third movement brings the listener to the 1920s with the performers creating a smooth atmosphere in an era full of intrigue and mystery. The final movement is a non-stop, chaotic ride that gains momentum through groovy syncopations and off-kilter beats. The tubist brings the piece to a rapid-fire close with a head-banging cadenza and the return of the original thematic material. Learn More

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