James Stephenson is also a highly sought-after arranger and conductor, rounding out his constantly busy schedule.
Nearly all of his solo brass works (over 50) have been professionally recorded, and in total, his extensive catalog for all instruments can be heard on over 30 CDs. Louis, Oregon, Milwaukee, and Dallas, among others. The vast majority of those compositions came through commissions by and for major symphony principal players, in Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Washington DC, St. His music catalog now boasts concertos and sonatas for nearly every instrument, earning him the moniker “The Concerto King” from Chicago Symphony clarinetist John Yeh. These qualities, coupled with the composer’s keen ability to write to each occasion, have led to a steady stream of commissions and ongoing projects.Īdditionally, Compose Yourself!, Stephenson’s landmark young-audience work has now been performed over 300 times since its creation in 2002, engaging children in New Zealand and Canada and across the U.S. A formal sense of melody and tonality characterize his music, each embedded in a contemporary soundscape. Stephenson, both to critical acclaim and the delight of audiences. Leading American orchestras, instrumentalists, and wind ensembles around the world have performed the music of Chicago based composer James M. Tickets are available online at or by calling 267-8583. Tickets start at $21 (while supplies last) and students and kids are $15 each. Santa will be available in the lobby for pre-concert and intermission for photos and wish-giving at both performances. Michele Ragusa will be the vocalist with a special appearance by Chattanooga’s Neshawn Calloway. One of our six living composers featured this season he has created a program and written music that incorporates classical holiday music with popular, fun music that will engage children as well as adults. The 2016 family-friendly Home for the Holidays concerts are especially entertaining thanks to conductor Jim Stephenson.
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