Commissioned to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the founding of the Mid-Atlantic Wind Symphony, Noble Rappahannock is a poem for concert band. Just as the river, this piece flows through stations stately and sentimental, large and intimate. The colors of the ensemble paint impressions of not just this transcendental American landscape but of the people and events that have helped shaped our course.

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Noble Rappahannock

This recording was taken at the premiere performance of Lisa Cheney's 'Everything is Illuminated' (2016) for Percussion, Harp, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.

Conducted by: Julian Pellicano 
Performed by: Joe Rebman (Harp), Alfonso Fernandez (Viola), Anne Wybenga (Cello), Chris Salvito (Perc.), Lili Sarayrah (Violin), Nicoletta Favari (Piano), Sam Bobinski (D. Bass).

The performance and premiere took place during the Yale Norfolk New Music Workshop, Norfolk, Connecticut, USA on the July 2nd, 2016.

Recorded by: Matthew LeFevre

Program Note:
Everything is Illuminated is work deeply rooted in the composer’s preoccupation with colour and timbre. In this work bright, metallic, plucked or struck sounds often dominate the foreground in a consistent quintuplet figure. Throughout the piece the musician’s voices are also utilized as a largely percussive technique - stage whispering works and syllables of the title. Many of the metre choices and revolving sense of pulse can also be traced back to the syllables within the work title. 

Note: 'Everything is Illuminated' is not related to the work of author, Jonathan Safran Foer, this is just a happy coincidence.

Everything is Illuminated (chamber ensemble)

Like the aircraft carrier that bears its name, “Intrepid Fanfare” is bold, strong, and impressive. Heroic brass statements contrasted by flowing lyrical lines in the woodwinds and French horns create a dynamic musical statement. Ideal to open any concert, festival, or ceremonial performance, John Pasternak’s powerful new work for wind band will find its place in your standard repertoire.

Recorded by The RWS Winds.

Intrepid Fanfare performed by the RWS Winds

Because for three baritone saxophones is performed here by Daniel Miguel, Francisco Molina, and Joan Marti-Frasquier as part of the Baritone Institute at the Andorra Sax Fest in Andorra la Vella, Andorra.

The Baritone Institute, Andorra Sax Fest 2017

Because for three baritone saxophones

Episode 62 of ADJ•ective New Music's podcast, Lexical Tones. Robert McClure interviews composer and performer Scott Blasco. https://scottblasco.com/

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62 - Scott Blasco

A Moment in Time is a beautiful lyrical work for saxophone quartet by John M. Pasternak.  Elegant and expressive, this is a perfect choice for the solo and ensemble festival or any chamber music performance. Performed by the Troy University Saxophone Quartet.

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2018 Catalog  RWS Music Company

A Moment (For Saxophone Quartet) by John M. Pasternak

Prepare to take your group to the stars and beyond with Galaxy Defenders. Composed for the young band, John M. Pasternak’s galactic work includes heroic themes, battle scenes and a triumphant finale. Save the galaxy with this epic musical adventure!

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Galaxy Defenders by John M. Pasternak

Roar in the Wind depicts the adventure of storm chasers trying to catch the perfect storm. John M. Pasternak’s creative work features special effects such as finger snapping and bowed vibraphone to bring the storm alive in your concert venue. Mixed meter throughout provides an exciting musical and educational experience for all. Buckle up and prepare your audience for Roar in the Wind.

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Roar in the Wind by John M. Pasternak

To A Place Called Hope was written as an anthem for children battling cancer. A powerful work that is accessible to most concert bands, this is an excellent choice for concert or festival. Beautiful and poignant,  John M. Pasternak’s lyrical writing will bring hope to families and communities whose lives are touched by this this disease.  

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To A Place Called Hope by John Pasternak

I composed a small theme and variations piece on the theme from Don Giovanni, "La ci darem la mano.." This is roughly translated to "Give me thy hand, oh fairest.." This is an aria in Don Giovanni where he is trying to steal the heart of Zerlina. I had wanted to do a theme and variations piece for a while, but I never got around to it. I hope you enjoy.

Four Variations On "La ci darem la mano.." from Don Giovanni

This track is for a FB group Composer Challenges. We had to come up with a melody made of 5 notes E, F, G, Ab, Bb. No other notes allowed!
This is what I came up with

If Only

music for Chamber Ensemble, Concert Band, Orchestra, Choir

Noble Rappahannock

Brandon Nelson

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