Nimbus

A live recording of the Allegro NextGEN Orchestra performing "Voyage of the Last Paradox." The piece was premiered during their concerto competition in the amphitheater at Long's Park. 

Program Notes:

Voyage of the Last Paradox is modeled after the thrilling and adventurous film scores of the past few decades. The inspiration and direction behind this piece attempts to capture different aspects of my favorite film composers: the musical storytelling of Michael Giacchino and James Newton Howard, the bombastic and rhythmic sounds of Hans Zimmer, the lyrical nature and melodic prowess of Howard Shore and the great John Williams. 

	I normally write a piece with a specific narrative or image. The title comes about in the beginning or middle of the process. This time it was different; the name was created in the end. Voyage of the Last Paradox has no true meaning. It was named to spark the listener’s imagination. I want audience to create their own image and story. Does the piece score a daring embarkment out to sea? A dangerous mission to space? A journey to a distant land? What genre is the story? Fantasy, adventure, science fiction, or is it a combination? I hope the listeners enjoy their adventure, and I am eager to hear about each one. 

Voyage of The Last Paradox

Morning Express

The Aforementioned

I am honored to have been commissioned by Mu Upsilon Sigma, the student service organization for music at Franklin and Marshall College, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Franklin and Marshall Orchestra and the 80th Anniversary of the Franklin and Marshall Band program.
“Lux et Lex.” Translated as “Light and law”... the motto of F&M. This became my inspiration for this commission, hence the name Lux. Specifically, I imagined a sunrise during my entire writing process. The sunrise represents new beginnings; the birth of the Orchestra and Band programs at F&M. The piece begins as the first strands of light start to cut through the darkness. Lux continues to develop as it transforms into different forms of light, characterized by gentleness, strength, calmness, restlessness, and warmth, all leading to an extraordinary radiance that shines triumphantly as the work comes to an end.

To Dr. Brian Norcross: Thank you for this and all the other opportunities you have provided as I build my career. I am forever grateful!

A Waltz For Winston

Exuberance

Jeffrey Campbell Binner is a classically trained composer who connects with his audience by creating music from an emotional level that paints a vivid story. Binner began his musical endeavors early in life through saxophone and piano. He began honing his compositional skills under the mentorship of renowned composer Avner Dorman at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College. 

Now residing in New York City, Binner scores music for commercials, television, and film. Along with writing music for screen, he composes for various professional and school ensembles. Notable musicians that have performed his music include SHUFFLE Concert, the Amernet String Quartet, the Da Capo Chamber Players, the Allegro Chamber Orchestra, and Leonard Slatkin and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Contact: jeffreycampbellbinner@gmail.com