Jeremy Jarvis
LIST OF WORKS Clarinet SONATA FOR CLARINET AND PIANO (2006) –10 min. Electronic Sound FOUR INCIDENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SOUND (2004) I: The Birth of Andy Warhol II: 78 Seconds... III: Fugue in A.D.D. IV: Barber Shop Quartet –9 min. LAUGH ATTACK (2004) –for snare drum and electronic sound; 5 min. Mixed Ensembles / Jazz Bands SMILE – In Memory Of Tara Davis (2007, not for sale) –for jazz musicians: fl./cl./tb./rhythm section; 3 min. + SONATA IN FUNK-MINOR (2006) –for jazz musicians: fl./cl./euph./rhythm section; 4 min. + MOONLIGHT (2005) –for two pianos w/ bass pans & drumset; 6 min. NATURAL SELECTION OR CREATION? (2002) –for large jazz ensemble instrumentation with marimba; 5 min. + FANFARE AND PROCESSIONAL (2002) –for small jazz band: clarinet, ATB saxophones, marimba, bass, drums, congas; 4 min. + Orchestra DANCE FOR THE EARTH (2005) –for full orchestra; 13 min. Orchestrations MICROKOSMOS: SYNCOPATION (Bartók) (2004) –for wind ensemble; 2 min. ALABAMA TUNE (anonymous) (2004) –for orchestra; 3 min. Percussion TWO MOVEMENTS FOR MARIMBA (2003) I. Warm, Fuzzy Harmonies II. Stream of 16th Notes –for marimba solo; 6 min. THE HULUPPU TREE (2003) I. The East Branch II. The North Branch III. The South Branch IV. The West Branch –for marimba duet; 30 min. Piano Solo (304) 598-5041 (2004) –2 min. HOMAGE TO MOZART (2004) –an imitative piece which conforms to the harmony of W. A. Mozart’s K. 284; 4 min. SIX VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY DR. BEALL (2002) –6 min. FOR DEWI (2002) –2 min. ETUDE INVISIBLE (2002) –2 min. Saxophone SONATA FOR SAXOPHONE AND PIANO (2005) –for alto saxophone & piano; 10 min. SAXOPHONE QUARTET (2003) –for SATB saxophone quartet; 9 min. Steel Band MOONLIGHT (2002) –6 min. Strings WHO ARE WE? (2007) I. Passion II. Optimism III. Enthusiasm –for string quartet; c. 20 min. STRING QUARTET IN D-MINOR (2004) –16 min. MICHELLE’S THEME (2004) –for string quartet; 2 min. TRIO FOR STRINGS (2002) –for violin, viola, and cello; 10 min. MARIPOSA (2002) –for viola and piano; 3 min. Vocal GIFTS (ongoing) –a continuous project – the setting of poetry to music for various vocal combinations MARIPOSA (Edna St. Vincent Millet) (2002) –for mezzo-soprano and piano; 3 min. |
AUDIO SAMPLES Below BIOGRAPHY Jeremy Jarvis is an emerging composer and performer of chamber, symphonic, jazz, folk, rock, computer-generated, and world-fusion music. He holds a master’s degree in Music Composition from Arizona State University. He studied composition at ASU with James DeMars, Jody Rockmaker, and Rodney Rogers. He earned his bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, where he studied composition with John Beall and David Taddie. He additionally took percussion lessons at WVU with George Willis, Adam Mason, Al Wrublesky, Matt Schoonmaker, Kurry Seymour, Sean Roberts, and Paschal Younge. He spent his first two years of college at the University of Wyoming, where he gained crucial percussion performance insight from Tony Richards and Steve Barnhart. Mr. Jarvis has been an active member of the Society of Composers, Inc. since 2002. He has served as President of the WVU chapter and Secretary of the ASU Chapter. He teaches currently through The Phoenix Conservatory of Music; previously through Legacy Traditional School, the Young Mozarts program, Substitute Teachers Unlimited, and as a Teaching Assistant for the Theory Department of the School of Music at ASU. As a teacher, Mr. Jarvis imparts to students a strong love of the arts. He clarifies the presence of deep structure and stresses the influences of tradition and culture so that students appreciate and relate to diverse styles of music. Mr. Jarvis currently resides in Maricopa, Arizona. In all things, his commitment is to bridge cultural divisions by encouraging communication through the arts. Jarvis's music is self-published. His scores and parts are individually priced. To obtain sheet music for any piece listed here, to commission a new work, or to order a copy of the Ceremonial/Wedding Music Brochure and Order Form (available in Word, Appleworks, and PDF formats or by mail), please contact him at jeremywjarvis@hotmail.com. Also, please visit www.myspace.com/jwjarvislisten. |
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THE MONSTER LICK (Sonata for Clarinet & Piano) |
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Charles Ancheta, cl. Nathan Strasser, pno. Daydream: As I was walking to the grocery store, a spirit came suddenly through the air from many directions, concentrated itself, and surrounded me. Like a ghost, the spirit whispered this melody into my ear, warned of an impending obstacle in my path, and gave me advice on how to confront it. Sure enough, the obstacle, like a monster, faced me soon afterwards. I confronted the obstacle several times and overcame it. Stylistically, this piece emerges from an integration of contemporary cultures. It seeks to provide a musical architecture which incorporates the essence shared by the diversities of hip-hop, alternative rock, and the classical sonata. Such cultural intermingling through music is part of what I believe encourages constructive communication between different groups of people and leads to collective gain. I hope to bring new insights to the sanctuary of the modern concert hall and speak to people of all generations. | |||
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You're So Sweet |
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Ingrid Isreal, sop. Courtney Sherman, alt. Erik Gustafson, ten. Brian McQueen, bs. For a dear friend, Beth Ratay. | |||
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Laugh Attack |
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Every electronic sound file used in this piece is derived from a single sample of the composer laughing in 12/8 time. | |||
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Moonlight |
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Seyoung Jeong, piano 1. Cher Siang Tay, piano 2. Jarvis, bass pans. Matt Mantle, drumset. This music came to me while the sun was down. Just as the moon reflects rays of sunlight, this piece reflects rich musical traditions of the Caribbean Islands. In it you will hear traces of carnival-style soca, calypso, samba, and ragtime rhythms. Listen to the vibrant percussive patterns – parts interlocking to form a whole – designed to cause many to dance. --------------------------- More recent samples: www.myspace.com/jwjarvislisten Even more audio samples are available – nearly every piece listed above has been performed. Please email me regarding the piece(s) you want to hear, and I'll send you free mp3 files or a complimentary CD. jeremywjarvis@hotmail.com | |||
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Jeremy Jarvis is a member of Society of Composers, Inc. SCI is dedicated to the promotion of composition, performance, understanding and dissemination of new and contemporary music.