Parsons, Stephen

Maslanka: Symphony no 8, etc / Stephen Steele, Illinois State University Wind Symphony

1 CD / Albany Records / 2009-09-08

Works: David Maslanka: Concerto for Trombone and Wind Ensemble; Symphony no 8
Performers: Parsons, Stephen; Ransom, Adriana La Rosa
Conductors: Steele, Stephen K.
Ensemble: Illinois State University Wind Symphony

Once again, the enterprising Illinois State University Wind Symphony offers two world premiere recordings of the music of the distinguished American composer, David Maslanka. Written...continue...

Morel, Jorgensen, Prescott, Koetsler, etc: Works for Trombone / Parsons, Foltz

1 CD / Albany Records / 2008-11-11

Works: Florentin Morel: Piece in F minor, for trombone & piano; Donald H. White: Sonata for trombone & piano; Axel Jorgensen: Romance, for trombone & piano, Op. 21; John Prescott: Rondelet, for trombone & p...
Performers: Foltz, Patricia; Parsons, Stephen

Stephen Parsons, professor of trombone and director of the School of Music at Illinois State University, has assembled a collection of works for trombone from...continue...

Forbes plays Koetsier

1 CD / Summit Records / 2006-08-08

Works: Jan Koetsier: Don Giovannis Höllenfahrt, Scherzo Macabre für Solo-Tuba und 4 Trompeten, Horn und 4 Posaunen, Op.15; Falstaffiade, Variationen über ein Thema aus der Oper "Die lustigen ...
Performers: Aley, John; Boldin, James; Forbes, Mike; Gilreath, Amy; Gregoire, Jenny; Hetzler, Mark; Hong, Edward; Lee, Rick; Lloyd, Deborah; Morey, Melissa; Parsons, Stephen; Rigotti, Kevin; Robinson, Lauren; Sc...
Conductors: Stevens, John; Smith, James
Ensemble: ; University of Wisconsin-Madison Brass Ensemble

"'Don Giovanni's Höllenfahrt' (1999) is dramatic and spectacular, Forbes given virtuoso passages and playing with passion, accompaniment played by a brass nonet. Noticeable among the...continue...