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Dr. Murray G. Gross

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Selected Creative Works

  • "You Must Remember This..." for large orchestra, was performed at Alma College on April 20 and 21, 2013. .  "You Must Remember This...."
  • The Alma College Percussion Ensemble premiered "John Cage Smiles," a work for nine percussionists on April 13, 2013..  "John Cage Smiles."
  • "Traffic," an electro-acoustic work chosen to be part of the 60x60 Environmental Mix, received its premiere on March 30, 2013, at Soka University of America in aliso Viejo, California..  "Traffic."
  • "Irrational Exuberance," for alto saxophone and piano, was heard in Dayton, Ohio on March 21, 2013..  "Irrational Exuberance."
  • "Under the Influence," a compact disc featuring eight chamber works by Murray Gross, was released on the Blue Griffin label in January 3013..  "Compact Disc - Under the Influence."
  • On March 10, 2013 the Bethel University Wind Ensemble (Kansas) gave a performance of "Under the Influence.".  "Under the Influence."
  • The Revelations Sax Quartet performed "Breathing Lessons" at the North American Saxophone Alliance conference on March 2, 2013..  "Breathing Lessons."
  • "Mulher Solitaria" was performed in New York City on February 10, 2013..  "Mulher Solitaria."
  • Clarinetist Wesley Warnhoff performed "Waiting Again for Lady Yang" on November 20, 2012 at Michigan State University..  "Waiting Again for Lady Yang."
  • The piano trio "Cries and Whispers" was performed October 27, 2012 at Alma College..  "Cries and Whispers."
  • "Waiting for Lady Yang" was performed October 16, 2012 by Prof. Bruce Curlette at Cedarville University, Ohio..  "Waiting Again for Lady Yang."
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was the location of an October 7, 2012 recital that included recent music by Murray Gross, performed by flutist Maria Carolina Cavalcanti.  "Mulher Solitária."
  • October 16, 2012 - Music by Murray Gross was performed at the University of Cedarville, Ohio.  "Waiting, Again, for Lady Yang."
  • Two compositions by Murray Gross were performed September 29, 2012 at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay..  "Just in Time (saxophone and percussion) and Hide and Seek (clarinet)."
  • Urban Myth, a short animated film with soundtrack by Murray Gross, was shown at the Chicago International Music and Movies Festival on April 14, 2012.  "Urban Myth."
  • "On March 24, 2012, a new work by Murray Gross for saxophone quartet, "Breathing Lessons," was premiered at the Ball State University New Music Festival. This work was performed again on April 16, 2012."
  • The music of Murray Gross has been heard twice in New York City in recent months..  "On January 29th the Bateira Trio (flute, viola, double bass) premiered "I can't quite remember," and on February 12th Shiau-uen Ding played the piano solo "Breaking the Rules."
  • Murray Gross has composed the soundtracks to two short animated films by director Erin OBrien. These have recently been shown at the Columbia Gorge International Film Festival, the SoDak Animation Festival, and at the upcoming East Lansing Film Festival.  "Soundtracks - My Journey and Urban Myth."
  • "Too Close to the Sun."  Michigan State Wind Ensemble.  Wharton Center - Lansing, MI.  March 17, 2011.
  • "The Rainmaker."  Alyssa Reit, harp.  Composer's Voice Concert Series - New York, NY.  May 29, 2011.
  • "Waiting, Again, For Lady Yang."  Osiris Molina, clarinet.  State University of New York at Fredonia.  October 26, 2010.
  • "Janus."  Timothy Clinch, oboe.  Ball State University.  2010-3-19.
  • "The Wild, Wild West."  Northwestern University.  2010-2-15.
  • "Spring Fever, for flute and double bass."  Faculty Recital.  Hope College, Alma College, various locations.
  • "Waiting, Again, for Lady Yang."  Lisa Raschiatore, clarinet.  Alma College.  2010-2-22.
  • H2 Sax Quartet.  "The Wild, Wild West."  International Saxophone Convention.  Washington, D.C..  January 16, 2010.
  • Florida State University Wind Ensemble.  "Under the Influence."  April 20, 2009.
  • "Waiting, again, for Lady Yang" premiered at the Alabama Music Educators Conference."  January 23, 2009.
  • Oklahoma City University Wind Ensemble.  "Urban Myth."  December 4, 2008.
  • "Postcard from Finland."  Atlanta, Georgia.  September 26, 2008.
  • "Between Friends" performed by the Folias Duo, January 17, 2008, Calvin College, Michigan."
  • "Irrational Exuberance" for alto saxophone and piano premiered at the Michigan Music Teachers Association Conference, October 13, 2007, Detroit."
  • "Urban Myth" as performed by the North Texas Wind Ensemble, was released on compact disc as part of the Windworks series of recordings."
  • "Watchman, Tell Us of the Night" performed by the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, February 22 & 24, 2008."
  • "The Secret Life of Trees" for marimba solo premiered at Michigan State University, April 8, 2008."

 

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