Rhapsody was meant to recreate, with music, four vivid yet fleeting memories in the life of the composer. The scenes which flashed into Mr. Turner’s mind were both full of character and color, indeed...
The Sonata for Trombone and Piano, opus 78, was composed in 2017. It was commissioned by Jeremy Wilson, Associate Professor of Trombone at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. Turner’s Sonat...
Three movement work which shows off the virtuosity of the tuba. Recorded by Kyle Turner on his CD: EXPRESSIONS.
Collection of 4 duets for Tuba, as recorded by Kyle Turner on his CD: EXPRESSIONS. Titles of the movements: (Introduction), Waltz, Malaguena, Intermezzo (for Kristina), "Trigger"
I am a busy freelance tuba player in New York City. New York is a walking town. I often walk from job to job carrying my tuba(s) going up and down subway stairs, going across town, sometimes covering...
Rule Britannia! for Horn Quartet was composed in December of 2002. The work was intended to be a show piece for the American Horn Quartet, who premiered it at the International Horn Society’s 35th Int...
It's been over 50 years since hornists were first introduced to Lowell Shaw's wonderful Fripperies. Most of us have played and enjoyed them with friends and colleagues. They are something that connect...
Jazztets Set #2 focuses on the music of a single musician: Arkady Shilkloper. Throughout his career, Shilkloper continues to be a fascinating musical chameleon, with his musical evolution and developm...
Jazztets, Set #3, focuses on music from four different musicians, whose music has four different musical focuses. In each of the Jazztets 4 Horns sets, I strive to present pieces in diverse styles, wh...
In each of the Jazztets 4 Horns collections, I strive to present pieces in diverse styles, which can be categorised as jazz by today's somewhat vague definitions. Jazztets, Set #4, focuses on music fo...