Joseph Turrin: Intermediate Sheet Music

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...

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...

Although the structural form of each of the three movements is not at all complex, the technical aspects regarding the trombone are explored in detail. The first movement explores the majestic quality...

Although the structural form of each of the three movements is not at all complex, the technical aspects regarding the trombone are explored in detail. The first movement explores the majestic quality...

3 Excursions, by Joseph Turrin treads gratifying terrain. Neither diatonic nor abstract, in an idiom familiar to performers and listeners, 3 Excursions is a handsomely crafted showcase for both the tr...

3 Excursions, by Joseph Turrin treads gratifying terrain. Neither diatonic nor abstract, in an idiom familiar to performers and listeners, 3 Excursions is a handsomely crafted showcase for both the tr...

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...

Festival Music was written in 1997 and commissioned by Ikemiya Music in celebration of the 600th year anniversary of the Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan.The opening ceremonies took place...