Thomas Joseph: Sample Playlist of live performances and readings.

Thomas Joseph (Sample Playlist)

Dominion Fanfare for Wind Ensemble premiered at Willett Hall by Old Dominion University's Wind Ensemble (originally called Fanfare 2013). 

Dominion Fanfare for Wind Ensemble

Live recording of "Fanfare 2010" by the Eastern Virginia Brass Quintet on February 4, 2013-- concert at Virginia Wesleyan College.

Fanfare 2010 for Brass Quintet

Premiered/Live Recorded Dec. 1, 2013, by Dr. James Hall (Trombone) and Stephen Coxe (Piano) at Old Dominion University.

Program Notes: The horn player in me makes it difficult for me to admit, simply, I think the trombone is a beast, a monster, a force to be reckoned with. The word beast has many connotations and is explored in this concert work for solo trombone and piano. Trombone Beast Suite also is based on the visage of some powerful animal, like a lion, being inspired somewhat by Blake’s The Tyger, and each movement displays a particular characteristic. “Tempered Beast” (the prelude) explores the potential energy and power that remains dormant. “Wild Beast” (dance) is a fury of primitive spirit without any aggression or brutality. “Sleeping Beast” (lullaby) is simply the beast asleep, which has a much more beautiful quality then its dormant and restrained self. “Naughty Beast” (waltz) is comical, humorous and can be described as a cute little lion cub meandering around. How curious is this cat? “Raging Beast” (toccata) explores the unrelenting power, strength, and ferocity of a beast.

I. Tempered Beast (Prelude) II. Wild Beast (Dance) III. Sleeping Beast (Lullaby) IV. Naughty Beast (Waltz) V. Raging Beast (Toccata)

Trombone Beast(Live Performance) By Thomas Joseph

"the place above us" is not centered around one, definable idea.  Instead, the work is meant to paint an image of a scene larger than the scope of humanity, to create a sonic landscape that is massive and alien, yet at once very personal.  The listener is placed far away, watching the landscape evolve slowly over time to its final form.

Performance at Shenandoah Conservatory
Recorded by Alex Haley 

the place above us

Hypnic is an art song for solo soprano and piano
Original Poetry: Josephine Cariño
Soprano: Kirstie Mosher
Pianist: Thomas Joseph
Composer: Thomas Joseph

Hypnic (Live-raw) Kirstie Mosher(Soprano), Thomas Joseph(Composer/Piano), Josephine Cariño (Poetry)

Kirstie Mosher, Come To Me In My Dreams - Bridge

Scorched is meant to evoke the sound and force of a burning forest, leaving behind a black, desolate landscape.

This recording is of a reading by the American Modern Ensemble, mixed and mastered by the sexy, beautiful, and supremely talented Christopher Fenton.

Scorched

Minus 3. is a piece written about the breaking of friendship and how some of the toughest situations are the most necessary. 

Recorded during a reading with the American Modern Ensemble.

Minus 3. - Chamber Ensemble

#acousmatic;  #electroacoustic; #musiqueconcrete; #electronic

Pictured Remnants

Scatter Plot is a work for Pierrot Ensemble (Flute, Clarinet, Marimba, Piano, Violin, and Violoncello. 

Scatter Plot does not directly rely on common thematic material between instruments. Like the accompanying poem, performers are to seek correlation and a line of just fit for themselves, however tangible or intangible, direct or indirect those things may be.

This recording is a reading performed by American Modern Ensemble on February 23, 2017 during their residency at Shenandoah Conservatory. Recording and mixing by Christopher Fenton. Much appreciation and thanks to them.

Scatter Plot (Reading)

THE ensemble and Carly Stuneck harpsichord soloist.  Conducted by Jonathan Tang.   Performed at CalArts R.O.D. Hall on March 13, 2017.

Concerto For Harpsichord And Strings

Premiered April 14th, 2017 in the Wild Beast at CalArts.
Performed by the New Millennium Brass Ensemble :
Ethan Marks - Trumpet Solo
Cameron Kalemkarian, Lucas Lipari-Mayer, Evan Wendell - Trumpets
Allen Fogel - French Horn
Zach El-Megharbel, John Pisaro - Tenor Trombones
Robert Todd - Bass Trombone
Anthony Mason - Tuba
Edward Carroll - Director

Requiem (to my brother)

Choir Reading, Excerpts, Shenandoah Conservatory.

Helium Flash treats the choir as an instrumental ensemble, exploring timbres, tension filled sororities and textures.  It is based on a pinch-burst gesture, or small bursts of condensed pressure that build over time. Eventually the bursts reach a climax and unravel into a less structured environment before returning to its original atmosphere.

Helium Flash: Reading/Excerpts (Choir SSSAAATTTBBB)-- Thomas Joseph

Composer, Conductor, Music Instructor. 
MM: Music Composition from Shenandoah Conservatory. 
BM: Music Composition from Old Dominion University.

Trombone Beast(Live Performance) By Thomas Joseph

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