John Cheetham (composer)
John E. Cheetham | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 13, 1939 Taos, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, professor |
| Spouse | Marilyn Cheetham |
| Children | 2 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico University of Washington |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Missouri |
| Website | booneslickpress.com |
John E. Cheetham is an American composer and educator. He is professor emeritus at the University of Missouri where he was longtime Professor of Music Theory and Composition. His works have been widely performed in the United States and around the world. He was a member of the Columbia Community Band.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Taos, New Mexico on January 13, 1939, Cheetham would go on to attend the University of New Mexico where he would earn both bachelor's and master's degrees. He would attain a Doctor of Musical Arts in composition from the University of Washington.[2]
University of Missouri[edit]
Cheetham became Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Missouri School of Music in 1969. During his career he would compose works for virtually all media and publish commercially. He retired from the University in 2000 and started his own label, Booneslick Press in 2001.[3]
Works[edit]
- ABA Symphonic March (1986)
- Adios
- Allusions
- Booneslickers
- Brass Menagerie
- Canticle for Band (1965)
- A Christmas Greeting
- Colloquies
- Commemorative Fanfare (1979)
- Concertino
- Concoctions for Trumpet
- Divertimento
- Dover Crossing
- Eclectix
- Elegy
- Fanfare and Steeplechase
- Fanfare for the Ozarks
- Gaelic Variations
- Glad Tidings
- Ha' Penny March
- In Memoriam Oklahoma City
- Infinite Horizons (1991)
- Journey of Three Rivers
- Jubilus
- Keystone Celebration (1989)
- Kitty Hawk
- Noel Francais
- Open Ye Gates, Swing Wide Ye Portals
- Overture "Silver Jubilee"
- Partita Antico
- Pavane
- Reflections and Rattledance
- Scherzo (1963)
- Silhouettes
- Sonata for Brass Quintet
- Sonata for Trombone (2007)
- Songs from the Open Range
- Yuletide Offering
References[edit]
- ^ O'Bannon, Ricky (June 12, 2015). "A continuing opus: John Cheetham relishes a life of composition". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "John Cheetham". Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "John Cheetham Biography". www.booneslickpress.com. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
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- People from Taos, New Mexico
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