Joseph Turrin

This work was written for cornet soloist Derek Smith. First recorded by his son, Philip Smith (Principal Trumpet in the NY Philharmonic) with the composer at the piano. The piece has become a standard...

Intrada was written for Philip Smith. 'Consisting of several contrasting sections, it is,' Mr. Turrin says, ' a characteristically energetic statement, built around a recurrent fanfare motif which pro...

4 Miniatures was commissioned in 2000 by Robert Sulivan (Associate Principal Trumpet of the New York Philharmonic) for a CD entitled 'Kaleidoscope' on the Summit Record label (Summit 317). I wanted to...

Regiment of Heroes was written for and dedicated to 'The Presidents Own' United States Marine Band. This powerful composition opens with a lively syncopated figure followed by a contrasting melodic tr...

Written for and commissioned by Jason Ham, Principal Euphonium with the US Military Academy Band at West Point (USA). I wanted to write something technically challenging yet had sections of expressive...

Colloquy by American composer Joseph Turrin is a captivating work for eight trombones that impressively showcases the lyrical warmth and powerful resonance of the instrument. Conceived as a musical co...

I wrote 'Three Episodes' for a recording project with Phil Smith and I were doing for the International Trumpet Guild in 2001. Although I never gave the individual movements any titles - the first mov...

A monumental work from the pen of Joseph Turrin, High Flight was commissioned by the United States Air Force Band and is dedicated to the American pilots who fought in the Spanish Civil War (1937-1939...

Der amerikanische Komponist Joseph Turrin ist berühmt für seine Arbeit mit Symphonieorchestern, mit Interpreten klassischer Musik, mit Theatern und Filmproduktionen sowie für seine Kompositionen für S...

Ritual is the first movement of a three-movement work titled Soundings. This bold and dramatic work stands alone as an impressive symphonic setting, emphasizing the percussion section throughout along...

Der amerikanische Komponist Joseph Turrin ist berühmt für seine Arbeit mit Symphonieorchestern, mit Interpreten klassischer Musik, mit Theatern und Filmproduktionen sowie für seine Kompositionen für S...

For Flute/Alto, Oboe/English Horn, Viola, Cello. Score and parts.

Three Sketches for Brass Quintet was composed in 2007 and later revised in 2016. The piece consists of three contrasting movements, each with its own distinctive character. Each movement began as a se...

Three Sketches for Brass Quintet was composed in 2007 and later revised in 2016. The piece consists of three contrasting movements, each with its own distinctive character. Each movement began as a se...

For Flute

O Come and Dwell In Me was written in memory of Robin Sullivan in 2006. Robin was the wife of Robert Sullivan, Assistant Principal Trumpet in the New York Philharmonic for many years. The work was pre...