Op. 5, "Oceanic Images" for Bass Trombone / Euphonium Doubler and Piano
II. The Tides At Night
Commissioned and performed by Brian Lew, bass trombone and euphonium
Marissa Levy, piano

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Op. 5, Oceanic Images, II. The Tides At Night

Op. 5, "Oceanic Images" for Bass Trombone / Euphonium Doubler and Piano
I. Coastline
Commissioned and performed by Brian Lew, bass trombone and euphonium
Marissa Levy, piano

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Op. 5, Oceanic Images, I. Coastline

Op. 7b, Exploration No. 2 for Solo Violin
Matt Beland, violin

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Op. 7b, Exploration No. 2 For Solo Violin

Op. 8, "Character Pieces" for Saxophone Quartet
Op. 8a, "Western Fairytale"
Performed by the University of Connecticut Saxophone Quartet
Emily Lavins, soprano
Colin Walters, alto
Ian Jackson, tenor
Caitlin Fitzpatrick, baritone

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Op. 8a, Western Fairytale

Tribal Dances, Op. 6, for Wind Band (grade 2 1/2)
Commissioned by the North Branford Seventh Grade Band, 
Meredith Zoll, conductor
Recorded by the University of Connecticut Wind Ensemble,
Dr. Jeffrey Renshaw, conductor

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Op. 6, Tribal Dances

"Outwards" for Trombone Quartet
Vincent LaMonica (Op. 3, 2013)
Andrew Janes, Trombones
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I.   Allegro
II.  Adagio (3:00)
III. Finale: Presto (4:30)

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Op. 3, "Outwards" for Trombone Quartet

Concert Piece for Trumpet and Piano
Vincent LaMonica (Op. 9, 2014)
Lesley Knaack, Trumpet
David Ballena, Piano

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Op. 9, Concert Piece

Sonatina for Bassoon
Vincent LaMonica (Op. 14, 2014)
Ronald Haroutunian, bassoon
Jennifer Elowsky-Fox, piano

Published by T.D. Ellis Music Publications.  Available at this link: 
http://www.themusicsource.org/lamonicavincentsonatinaop14forbassoonandpiano.aspx

Recorded on April 19th, 2015, at Mechanics Hall (Worcester, MA) by William Jones.

Made possible in part through a University of Connecticut IDEA Grant.

Op. 14, Sonatina for Bassoon and Piano

Russian Folksong and Dance, Op. 53 (John-Michael Albert)
Vincent LaMonica, Contrabassoon
Jennifer Elowsky-Fox, piano

World Premiere

Recorded Live at Vincent's recital on April 2nd, 2016.
Marshall Room, Boston University College of Fine Arts.

Russian Folksong And Dance, Op. 53 (John-Michael Albert) [2016 premiere]

Perpetuo, Concerto for Contrabassoon, Op. 17 (Vincent LaMonica)
Of Memories

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Recorded Live on May 2nd, 2016 at Boston University
To be performed (all three mvt) Summer 2016

Kevin Grainger, Contrabassoon
Hayley Miller, Flute
Sara Simpson, Oboe
Tiffany Ye, Clarinet
Rebecca Baron, Horn
Vincent LaMonica, Bassoon

"Perpetuo, Concerto for Contrabassoon, was composed specifically for the techniques and abilities of contrabassoonist Kevin C. Grainger. Most noticeable is the extensive usage of circular breathing, which allows the soloist to create what are most likely the longest phrases ever performed by a contrabassoonist. 
The piece contains three movements, which are to be performed in any combination or order at the discretion of the soloist and ensemble. Each piece explores different emotions and reactions, inspired by the passing of two incredible musicians and mentors, Benno “Doc” Fritz and Arlene P. Kies. In addition, there are no defined numerical tempo markings; just as an individual reacts to loss differently, so must a performer convey their emotions through their own styles and tempi. Each performance is meant to be an intimate, personal, and unique experience of thoughtful, emotion-filled music.

Of Memories is in the style of a perpetuum mobile, in which rolling sixteenth notes occur from the downbeat to the end without exception. Much like the style of the prelude from Maurice Ravel’s Tombeau, this endless motion represents the constant of time; time exists before us, throughout our lives, and after we have passed on. The movement should be interpreted as a continuation of all previous performances; the ensemble never initiates the movement, but rather joins it. Themes from familiar works that were significant to the composer and the musicians to whom this piece is dedicated create a harmonic base through which the ensemble travels. The movement is self-reflective, as themes tend to pop in and out of the fore- and back-ground, much like how our memories of loved ones seem to pervade our thoughts, no matter how long it has been since their departure.
–Vincent LaMonica"

PREVIEW: Perpetuo, Op. 17, Of Memories (Vincent LaMonica)

Bassoonist and Composer.
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