John Winsor, Composer: Catalog


Serenade for Strings (2005)
InstrumentationString Quintet or String Orchestra.
Duration9 minutes (2'45" + 3'15" + 3'00").
CommentThis piece was written with community orchestras in mind.
Program NotesClick Here.

Rondo (2004)
InstrumentationHorn, Percussion, Strings.
PremierVMTA Conference, VCU, Richmond, VA. October 30, 2004.
PerformersMarlene Ford, Horn; Dan Knipple, percussion; Leslie Stewart and Susan Whitelock, violins; Randy Fisher, viola; James Herbison, cello; Carroll Bailey, bass.
Duration5 minutes, 15 seconds.
Commissioned byVirginia Music Teachers Association.
Program NotesClick Here.

Caprice (2003)
InstrumentationClarinet.
PremierTidewater Community College, Portsmouth, VA, April, 2003.
PerformersJohn Winsor.
Duration2 minutes, 30 seconds.
PublisherConners Publications.
Program NotesClick Here.

Breaking the Sound Barrier (2002)
ImprintWriters Showcase (iUniverse).
AwardsForeWord Magazine Bronze Medal, 2003; iUniverse Editor's Choice; iUniverse Reader's Choice.
CommentThis book argues that some works are objectively better than others and that much of the modern and postmodern concert music being performed is inferior to recent works that represent the mainstream literary tradition.
DescriptionClick Here.

Three Essays (2000; rev. 2002)
InstrumentationW:2-2-2-2; B:2-2-1-0; Timpani + 1 Perc, Piano, Strings.
Duration17 minutes.
RecordingMasterworks of the New Era, Volume 2; Philharmonia Bulgarica; Robert Ian Winstin, cond.
CommentThe three essays may be performed individually or as a set.
Program NotesClick Here.

Totem (2000)
InstrumentationFlute, Clarinet, Percussion, Piano, String Quartet.
PremierModern Music Festival 2000 Concert, Boulder Public Library, Boulder, CO., April 7, 2000.
PerformersModern Music Festival Chamber Players.
Duration9 minutes, 30 seconds.
AwardsModern Music Festival 2000 Film Scoring Competition Prize.
CommentScore for the animated film, "Totem" by Stacy Steers.
Program NotesClick Here.

Intrada (1998)
InstrumentationW:2-2-2-2; B:4-2-2-0; Timpani, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Piano, Harp, Strings.
Duration6 minutes, 30 seconds.
Program NotesClick Here.

Jabberwocky (1998)
InstrumentationSATB Chorus, Violin, Clarinet, Cello, Piano.
PremierPavilion Theater, Virginia Beach, VA. May 8, 1999.
PerformersVirginia Beach Chorale, Lou Sawyer, cond.
Duration5 minutes.
Program NotesClick Here.

Four for Three (1998)
InstrumentationClarinet, Violin, Cello.
PremierSCI Region III Conference, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA. October, 1998.
PerformersJohn Winsor, Suzanne Schreck, Mary Tanner.
Duration10 minutes, 30 seconds.
Program NotesClick Here.

Decade Divertimento (1997)
InstrumentationClarinet, Horn, Trombone, Violin, Cello, Piano.
PremierHCE/CFAC Concert, Chesapeake, VA. January, 1998.
PerformersJohn Winsor, Marlene Ford, Robert Ford, Suzanne Schreck, Mary Tanner, Jeanette Winsor.
Duration11 minutes, 10 seconds.
Commissioned byThe Hardwick Chamber Ensemble.
Program NotesClick Here.

The Norwegian Lady (1996)
InstrumentationSoprano, Clarinet, Cello, Piano.
PremierMusic in Motion dance performance, Virginia Beach, VA. March 1, 1997.
PerformersAnita Lowry, John Winsor, Mary Tanner, Jeanette Winsor.
Duration10 minutes.
Commissioned byMusic in Motion.
Program NotesClick Here.

Chamber Symphony (1995)
InstrumentationFlute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Piano, Strings.
PremierThe WDR (West German Radio), Cologne, Germany. September 19, 1999.
PerformersMembers of the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Duration19 minutes, 15 seconds.
Awards2004 VMTA Commissioned Composer Prize.
Program NotesClick Here.

Sonata (1994)
InstrumentationClarinet, Piano.
PremierVMTA Conference, VCU, Richmond, VA. October 29, 1994.
PerformersJohn Winsor, Jeanette Winsor.
Duration11 minutes, 20 seconds.
Commissioned byVirginia Music Teachers Association.
Program NotesClick Here.

Concert Overture (1993; rev. 1996)
InstrumentationW:2-2-2-2, B:2-2-1-0, Timpani, Strings.
Duration5 minutes.
Program NotesClick Here.

Romance (1993; rev. 1996)
InstrumentationString Quintet (2 vln, vla, vc, cb) or String Orchestra.
Duration7 minutes, 15 seconds.
Program NotesClick Here.

Harmony of the Spheres (1993)
InstrumentationElectronic Tape.
PremierMusic in Motion dance performance. Virginia Beach, VA. March 5, 1994 .
Duration11 minutes, 40 seconds.
Commissioned byMusic in Motion.
Program NotesClick Here.

A Musical Calendar (1993)
InstrumentationPiano.
PremierVarious dates.
PerformersEach piece was performed by a different elementary piano student.
Comment12 short pedagogical pieces (1 per month).

Three Preludes (1993)
InstrumentationPiano.
PremierHCE/CFAC Concert, Chesapeake, VA. November 7, 1993.
PerformersJeanette Winsor.
Duration6 minutes.
AwardsDelius Keyboard Category Award, 1995.
Program NotesClick Here.

Midas Retold (1992)
InstrumentationViolin, Piano, Electronic Tape.
PremierVMTA Conference, VCU, Richmond, VA. November 7, 1992.
PerformersSuzanne Schreck, Jeanette Winsor.
Duration19 minutes, 30 seconds.
Commissioned byVirginia Music Teachers Association.
Awards1994 VMTA Commissioned Composer Prize.
Program NotesClick Here.

Final Portraits (1992)
InstrumentationViolin, Clarinet, Horn, Piano.
PremierMusic in Motion dance performance. Virginia Beach, VA. March 6, 1993 .
PerformersSuzanne Schreck, John Winsor, Marlene Ford, Jeanette Winsor.
Duration14 minutes.
Commissioned byMusic in Motion.
Program NotesClick Here.

Trio (1991)
InstrumentationViolin, Clarinet, Piano.
PremierNACUSA/New York Concert, New York, NY. March 15, 1992.
PerformersSuzanne Schreck, John Winsor, Jeanette Winsor.
Duration9 minutes.
Program NotesClick Here.

Hardwick Quartet (1990)
InstrumentationViolin, Clarinet, Horn, Piano.
PremierChrysler Museum Norfolk, VA. June 3, 1990.
PerformersSuzanne Schreck, John Winsor, Marlene Ford, Jeanette Winsor.
Duration10 minutes.
Awards1992 VMTA Commissioned Composer Prize.
Program NotesClick Here.

Rhapsody (1987)
InstrumentationClarinet, Piano.
PremierVFMC Parade of American Music, Norfolk, VA. February 22, 1990.
PerformersJohn Winsor, Jeanette Winsor.
Duration10 minutes.

Four Songs (1984)
InstrumentationSoprano, Clarinet, Piano.
PremierDelius Festival, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, March, 1992.
PerformersJU Faculty:Peggy Ezell, Artie Clifton, Rachel Clifton.
Duration8 minutes.
AwardsDelius Vocal Category Award, 1992.

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