Composer
Philip D. Tappan

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!
Large Ensemble
Hudson Granite, 6', Wind Ensemble
Chamber Symphony, 17', 2.2.2.2-2.2-Timp.-Strings (https://youtu.be/shakCC6tbmM)
Hip Knot, 6', Large Wind Ensemble (https://youtu.be/ejBle4U7Lg4P)
Vicinity Lyra, 6', Large Wind Ensemble (in memoriam LTC (R) Derrick Shaw) (https://youtu.be/W2Q_ACXM1DA)
Chamber Ensemble
Piano Quintet, Vn, Vn, VA, Vc, Pno, 15' (in progress, projected completion April 2026)
CIRCE, an accompanied monologue for voice, string quartet, and two percussionists, 10.5'
Five Miniatures for Woodwind Quintet, 13', (https://youtu.be/HAgv1pnX7vk)
Old Boots, 0.2.2.2-2-Bass-2 Percussion, 8.5', (with original stop animation film; pairs well with Gran Partita)(https://youtu.be/gDSPLvIpII4?si=-lWXZoDATBeYiMKl)
Old Boots, Woodwind Quintet Version, 8.5'
Ritornello for Viola and Cello, 5.5'
Illegitimate Dance, for Clarinet or Alto Saxophone and Piano, 5.5' (https://youtu.be/iOj923zRrNg)
Three Movements for Brass Trio, 6'
Three Movements for Piccolo and Snare, 3' (https://youtu.be/18rGZT2Nqdc)
Three Canons for C Instruments, 4'
The Cradled Immanuel, for Brass Quintet, 2.5' (https://youtu.be/29lfkCl7NB0?si=nREwYjqNhWU3OFff)
With Voice
CIRCE, an accompanied monologue for voice, string quartet, and two percussionists, 10.5'
Two Poems for Male Voice and Bassoon, 4' (https://youtu.be/0WPmrLBPZtY?si=BmEzAPfyni9AZk7l)
Second Song of Isaiah, Voice and Piano, 4.5' (https://youtu.be/9yMOd0KvTg4?si=46-67fe0hj7ZFHdr)
Psalm Cycle in Three Movements, Voice and Piano, 7' (https://youtu.be/HPaZk-f80XI?si=ImFDaUkFDn6dw1Fc)
Notes from the Temple at Garni, Vn-Fg-Cbass-Baritone-Piano, 3'
Be Still My Soul, Voice-Vn-Piano, 4.5' (https://youtu.be/-EoXsB5rIRE)
O Sacred Head, Chorus SATB, 4', advanced
Solo
Rondo for Grace, piano (https://youtu.be/i7xzE8fQhX4?si=3azIBMROCujYzfdv)
Transcriptions & Arrangements
Symphony No. 2, D Major, Mov. I, Sibelius, for Wind Ensemble (D and Eb versions available. Eb recommended) (https://youtu.be/Y8SPCA-edUs)
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 (https://youtu.be/yu-FA1OdIOo?si=ZqECTLxKzqyFDDVA)
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.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect. Write to me from my contact page.