
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.
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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.
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I am also available for commission. Send me a note and let's get to know each other.​
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Please send all interest and requests via my contact form on the contact page. I hope to hear from you!
Large 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)
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Chamber Ensemble
Five Miniatures for Woodwind Quintet (https://youtu.be/HAgv1pnX7vk)
Old Boots, 8.5', 0.2.2.2-2-Bass-2 Percussion (with original stop animation film; pairs well with Gran Partita)(https://youtu.be/gDSPLvIpII4?si=-lWXZoDATBeYiMKl)
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' (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
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.
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Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect. Write to me from my contact page.