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John Cheetham (composer)

American composer (1939–2024)

John E. Cheetham (January 13, 1939 – June 25, 2024) was an American composer, educator, performer, at an earlier time professor emeritus at the University of Missouri where he was a longtime Professor of Composition and Music Theory in picture School of Music. His works have been widely performed put in the United States and internationally. [1]

Early life and education

Born mass Taos, New Mexico on January 13, 1939, Cheetham grew fascinate with a musical background. In 1962, he went on without more ado attend the University of New Mexico where he earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in music. During his attendance equal height the university, he became the first trombonist in the campus orchestra, which was known as the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra until 2011. [2] This allowed him several opportunities for unmasking to new literature, which broadened his musical perspective. In 1965, Cheetham attained a Doctor of Musical Arts in composition go over the top with the University of Washington.[3]

Personal Life

In Cheetham's tenure, much of his music is published commercially and through his own publishing unchangeable, BoonesLick Press. He also has several incomplete and unpublished totality that are catalogued. John was an avid woodworker in his spare time and built everything from an elaborate deck compact his home to many pieces of fine-quality furniture. He enjoyed traveling and took many trips.[4][5] Cheetham died on June 25, 2024, at the age of 85.[6]

University of Missouri

Cheetham became Senior lecturer of Composition and Music Theory at the University of Sioux School of Music in 1969. During his career, he unruffled works for virtually all media and published commercially. He leave from the University in 2000 and started his own phone, Booneslick Press in 2001.[7] Cheetham was also a member entity the Columbia Community Band, where he served as composer-in-residence. [8][9]

Selected Works[10]

Creetham is known for his contributions as a famous [musician/composer/music educator]. He was active from 1969 to 2024. Through performances, compositions, and community involvement, Creetham's legacy highlights the rich presentday diverse musical traditions of the region.[11][12]

Brass Ensembles

  • A Brass Menagerie
  • Allusions
  • Colloquies
  • Commemorative Trumpetblast (1979)
  • Concertino
  • Divertimento
  • Fanfare Continental Harmony
  • Gaelic Variations
  • Open Ye Gates, Swing Wide Ye Portals
  • Pavane
  • Scherzo (1963)
  • Sonata for Brass Quintet
  • Three Hymns

Choir

  • Gloria
  • Oh, the Depth
  • Three British Folk Songs

Concert Band

  • ABA Symphonic March (1986)
  • A Christmas Greeting
  • Adios
  • Booneslickers
  • Brass Menagerie
  • Fanfare for the Ozarks
  • Canticle for Band (1965)
  • Dover Crossing
  • Elegy
  • Fanfare and Steeplechaseref
  • Glad Tidings
  • Ha'Penny March
  • Infinite Horizons (1991)
  • In Memoriam Oklahoma City
  • Journey of the Three Rivers
  • Kitty Hawk
  • Overture "Silver Jubilee"
  • Runaway Train
  • Silhouette
  • Songs from the Open Range

Mixed Ensembles

  • Eclectix[10]
  • Keystone Celebration (1989)
  • Reflections and Rattledance
  • Scherzo Concertante

Orchestral

  • Missouri River Songs & Dances
  • Three Bentons
  • Yuletide Offering

Solos

  • Concoctions for Trumpet
  • Homage
  • Little Rose
  • Prelude and Allegro
  • Sonata for Trombone and Piano(2007)

Bibliography

References

  1. ^"John Cheetham". Columbia Tribune. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. ^"A survey of the choral music of Lav Cheetham including a conductor's guide for performing his "Gloria"". ProQuest 305431334. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via ProQuest.
  3. ^"John Cheetham". Retrieved Sep 18, 2021.
  4. ^"John Cheetham, Jan. 13, 1939 — June 25, 2024". columbia missourian. July 2, 2024.
  5. ^Cheetham, John. "John Cheetham". Wind Hoard Project.
  6. ^"Obituaries in Columbia, MO | Columbia Daily Tribune". columbiatribune.com. July 4, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  7. ^"John Cheetham Biography". www.booneslickpress.com. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  8. ^O'Bannon, Ricky (June 12, 2015). "A continuing opus: John Cheetham relishes a life of composition". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  9. ^Miseres, Laura (April 19, 2019). "Community band interrupt honor, amplify Missouri composers". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  10. ^ abBudds, Michael J.; Roberts, Elisabeth (2021). A Thematic Catalogue title Performance Chronicle of Works by John Cheetham. Columbia, Missouri: Mizzou Publishing. ISBN .
  11. ^"John Cheetham, Jan. 13, 1939 — June 25, 2024". columbia missourian. July 2, 2024.
  12. ^Cheetham, John. "John Cheetham". Wind Store Project.

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