Philip D. Tappan
Music
Hello and Thank You
... for taking an interest in my music. Below you will find a list of compositions I've written over the years for varying instrumentations. The list is not exhaustive, but representative of the quality I am comfortable sharing with you.
All my works are available for purchase and can be commissioned to transcribe for any combination of instruments or ensembles. From blank paper, new and interesting sounds emerge.
I am also available for commission. Send me a note and let's get to know each other.
Please send all interest and requests via my contact form on the contact page. I hope to hear from you! Or email me at info@philiptappan.com
Large Ensemble
Chamber Symphony, 17', 2.2.2.2-2.2-Timp.-Strings (anticipated release DEC 2024)
Hip Knot, 6', Large Wind Ensemble
Vicinity Lyra, 6', Large Wind Ensemble (in memoriam LTC (R) Derrick Shaw)
Chamber Ensemble
Old Boots, 8.5', 0.2.2.2-2-Bass-2 Percussion (with original stop animation film; pairs well with Gran Partita)
Old Boots, 8.5', Woodwind Quintet Version
Ritornello for Viola and Cello, 5.5'
Illegitimate Dance, for Clarinet or Alto Saxophone and Piano, 5.5' (under revision)
Three Movements for Brass Trio, 6'
Three Movements for Piccolo and Snare, 3'
Three Canons for C Instruments, 4'
The Cradled Immanuel, for Brass Quintet, 2.5'
With Voice
Two Poems for Male Voice and Bassoon, 4'
Second Song of Isaiah, Voice and Piano, 4.5'
Psalm Cycle in Three Movements, Voice and Piano, 7'
Notes from the Temple at Garni, Vn-Fg-Cbass-Baritone-Piano, 3'
Be Still My Soul, Voice-Vn-Piano, 4.5'
O Sacred Head, Chorus SATB, 4', advanced
Transcriptions & Arrangements
Symphony No. 2, D Major, Mov. I, Sibelius, for Wind Ensemble (D and Eb versions available. Eb recommended)
Symphony No. 36, Mov. I, in C Major, K. 425, "Linz,"Mozart, for Large Brass Ensemble
Symphony No. 93, Mov. I, in D Major, Haydn, for Tuba Euphonium Quartet
String Quartet No. 1, Mov. 1 & III, in F Major, Beethoven, for Tuba Euphonium Quartet
Worship Christ, the Risen King/He is Lord, Easter Hymn arrangement for Wind Band and Voices
Symphony No. 5, Mov. II, Tchaikovsky, for Wind Ensemble, unfinished. Available upon commission.