John Cheetham (composer)
John E. Cheetham | |
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| Born | January 13, 1939 Taos, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2024 Columbia, Missouri, 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 was an American composer, educator, performer, and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri where he was a longtime Professor of Composition and Music Theory in the School of Music. His works have been widely performed in the United States and internationally. [1]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Taos, New Mexico on January 13, 1939, Cheetham grew up with a solid musical background. In 1962, he went on to attend the University of New Mexico where he earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in music. During his attendance at the university, he became the first trombonist in the campus orchestra, which was known as the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra until 2011. [2] This allowed him several opportunities for exposure to new literature, which broadened his musical perspective. In 1965, Cheetham attained a Doctor of Musical Arts in composition from the University of Washington.[3]
Personal Life
[edit]In Cheetham's tenure, much of his music is published commercially and through his own publishing firm, BoonesLick Press. John was an avid woodworker in his spare time and built everything from an elaborate deck on his home to many pieces of fine-quality furniture. He enjoyed traveling and took many trips.[4] A Biography of Cheetham's life can be found in the article John Cheetham biography. [5]
University of Missouri
[edit]Cheetham became Professor of Composition and Music Theory at the University of Missouri School of Music in 1969. During his career, he composed works for virtually all media and published commercially. He retired from the University in 2000 and started his own label, Booneslick Press in 2001.[6] Cheetham was also a member of the Columbia Community Band, where he served as composer-in-residence. [7][8]
Works
[edit]Brass Ensembles
[edit]- A Brass Menagerie
- Fanfare Continental Harmony
- Sonata for Brass Quintet
- Three Hymns
Choir
[edit]- Gloria
- Oh, the Depth
- Three British Folk Songs
Concert Band
[edit]- ABA Symphonic March (1986)
- A Christmas Greeting
- Adios
- Booneslickers
- Brass Menagerie
- Canticle for Band (1965)
- Fanfare and Steeplechase
- Fanfare for the Ozarks
- Ha'Penny March
- Journey of the Three Rivers
- Kitty Hawk
- Runaway Train
- Silhouettes
Mixed Ensembles
[edit]- Eclectix
- Scherzo Concertante
Orchestral
[edit]- Missouri River Songs & Dances
- Three Bentons
Solos
[edit]- Concoctions for Trumpet
- Homage
- Little Rose
- Prelude and Allegro
Works Continued
[edit]- Allusions
- Colloquies
- Commemorative Fanfare (1979)
- Concertino
- Divertimento
- Dover Crossing
- Elegy
- Fanfare for the Ozarks
- Gaelic Variations
- Glad Tidings
- In Memoriam Oklahoma City
- Infinite Horizons (1991)
- Journey of Three Rivers
- Jubilees
- Keystone Celebration (1989)
- Noel Francais
- Open Ye Gates, Swing Wide Ye Portals
- Overture "Silver Jubilee"
- Partita Antico
- Pavane
- Reflections and Rattledance
- Scherzo (1963)
- Sonata for Trombone (2007)
- Songs from the Open Range
- Yuletide Offering
Bibliography
[edit]- Budds, Michael J.; Roberts, Elisabeth (2021). A Thematic Catalogue and Performance Chronicle of Works by John Cheetham. Columbia, Missouri: Mizzou Publishing. ISBN 9781616005047.
References
[edit]- ^ "John Cheetham". Columbia Tribune. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "A survey of the choral music of John Cheetham including a conductor's guide for performing his "Gloria"". ProQuest 305431334. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "John Cheetham". Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "John Cheetham, Jan. 13, 1939 — June 25, 2024". columbia missourian.
- ^ Cheetham, John. "John Cheetham". Wind Repertory Project.
- ^ "John Cheetham Biography". www.booneslickpress.com. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ O'Bannon, Ricky (June 12, 2015). "A continuing opus: John Cheetham relishes a life of composition". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ Miseres, Laura (April 19, 2019). "Community band to honor, amplify Missouri composers". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
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- American male classical composers
- University of New Mexico alumni
- University of Washington alumni
- 20th-century American male musicians
- 21st-century American male musicians
- University of Missouri faculty
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- People from Taos, New Mexico
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