Difference between revisions of "John Alexander Durr"

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Composer Name

Biography

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Studies: Eastman Community Music School, Crane School

Teachers: Ruth Cahn & James Petercsak & Catherine Meunier

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John Alexander Durr currently teaches music at a private school in Rochester, and instrumental lessons to his own private studio. He also works as a live music recording engineer for Floated Magazine, and as a freelance performer.

Alex has performed with the Penfield Symphony Orchestra for a number of seasons, and the Orchestra of Northern New York. He also frequently performs in musical pit orchestras for local theaters and can be heard gigging with a number of rock, pop, and jazz groups. His compositions are a reflection of his diverse interests and belief that music should be enjoyable to play for all performers.

Books for Percussion

The Four Bucketeers
Team Building

Works for Percussion

Solo

Serenity - Marimba
Verde - Marimba

Ensemble

Quantum Mechanics - Tom Tom Quartet
Vamos Dancar - Percussion Quintet
Ambiguous March - Percussion Sextet
Teamwork (Durr)
Dynamic Waltz
Dickory Dock
Ritual
Street Beat
Mambo Machine
Rockin' And Rollin'
Satchmo's March
Rhythmic Rondo
Three Ring Show - Percussion Sextet

References

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