News
Esprit de Corps in "Teachers Resource Guide"
Jul 2, 2010
An analysis and discussion of ESPRIT DE CORPS will appear in Volume 8 of the "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" series published by GIA. Mark Whitlock of Ball State University wrote the analysis, and Richard Miles is the compiler and editor.
U.S. Army Orchestra performs Tuba Concerto
May 19, 2010
Concerto for Bass Tuba and Orchestra was performed by the United States Army Orchestra under the direction of Maj. Paul Bamonte on January 28, 2010, as part of the T.U.B.A. Conference in DC. Zach Collins was the soloist.
"Jubilate" in Japan
May 19, 2010
Jubilate was performed on May 16, 2010, in Japan by the Nippon Institute of Technology Wind Ensemble under the direction of Yasukiro Tsujimura.
Choral music in Santa Fe
May 19, 2010
Benediction for chorus and organ was performed by the Chancel Choir of the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, NM, on May 16, 2010, under the direction of Linda Ramey.
Tuba Concerto in Colorado
May 19, 2010
Concerto for Bass Tuba and Band is to be performed by the Colorado Wind Ensemble in Boulder, CO, on May 24, 2010, under the direction of Matthew Roader, University of Colorado Director of Bands. The soloist will be Michael Dunn, also a professor at the University of Colorado, and a former theory student of the composer. Also on the program will be Jager's Esprit de Corps.
The Grandeur of God - Premiere
Nov 25, 2009
On Sunday, November 22, 2009, the Trinity United Methodist Church in Denver, Colorado premiered Jager's THE GRANDEUR OF GOD. With a text based upon the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, the 28-minute work is scored for vocal soloists, adult and children's choirs, and pipe organ. The premiere was conducted by Judith Mitchell, Director of Music and Art at Trinity, and the organist was Jim Ruth. The composition was written to celebrate the Sesquicentennial Year of Trinity United Methodist, the oldest church in Denver.
New Composition for Clarinet & Piano
Aug 6, 2009
Aphorisms for solo clarinet & piano has been released in publication (August, 2009) by Edward B. Marks Corporation/Hal Leonard Publications. The work was commissioned by Garry Evans, clarinet instructor at Texas Women's University, and premiered by him in 2007. He also performed the work at the International Clarinet Symposium at the University of Missouri in Kansas City during the Summer of 2008. Aphorisms is a five-movement suite of approximately 9 minutes length.
"The Wall" to be performed at Kerkrade
Jul 11, 2009
On July 18, 2009, THE WALL will be performed at the World Music Concours in Kerkrade, the Netherlands. The performing ensemble will be the Associazione Musicale Stanislao Silesu from Samassi Sardinie Italy, and the conductor will be Maestro Francesco Pittau. The World Music Concours is the most prestigious gathering of wind bands in the world and it meets every four years in Kerkrade. Ensembles from throughout the world gather to perform and to compete for honors.
"Third Suite" a required work at Kerkrade in 2009
Jul 11, 2009
THIRD SUITE FOR BAND is one of the required composition for conductors participating in the world contest for conductors at the World Music Concours in Kerkrade, the Netherlands this Summer. The competition, which began on July 8, 2009, will run through the month of July and into the beginning of August. Conductors will be required to conduct various selections with a variety of wind ensembles, including wind bands, brass and woodwind choirs, and other chamber ensembles.
The New Grove Dictionary of American Music
May 6, 2009
Robert Jager has been selected to be included in the New Grove Dictionary of American Music. The listing in this prestigious volume will include his biography, performance credits, list of compositions, commissions, publications, awards and honors.
