Compositions by John Steinmetz
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These compositions are available for purchase.
Some are available through publishers as noted.
To order other pieces, make checks payable to
John Steinmetz.
Prices include postage.
2027 N. Mar Vista Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001-3129
626-794-8776 fax 626-398-5000
email: bsncomp@hotmail.com
Concerto (2003)
for bassoon and orchestra. Bassoon part, piano reduction, and full score available from TrevCo Music, www.trevcomusic.com Orchestral parts rental only.
Three Etudes (1974-5) www.trevcomusic.com
Etude No. 5 (Streets of Laredo) (1982) www.trevcomusic.com
recorded by Benjamin Coelho on "Bassoon Images from the Americas, Albany Records TROY608 www.albanyrecords.com
Tango (1976) www.trevcomusic.com
Several Unrelated Events (1975)
for clarinet $20
Fourteen Prayers (2006)
for trombone $20
Music for Viola (1980)
The Creation of the World (1983)
for bassist with beach ball, war toys, and individually-wrapped cheese slices. Ludwin Music. www.ludwinmusic.com
Possessed (1988-90)
for cello. $20
Possessed,
adapted for bass. Ludwin Music, www.ludwinmusic.com
Epilogue
Procession (2004)
for viola and harpsichord
Celebration (2004)
for viola, cello, and percussion
Sonata (1981)
for bassoon and piano. TrevCo Music, www.trevcomusic.com
Goodbye, Old Paint (2000) www.trevcomusic.com
bassoon and piano
Suite from an Imaginary Opera (2001)
English horn and piano. www.trevcomusic.com
Version for bassoon and piano. www.trevcomusic.com
Quintet (1984) www.trevcomusic.com
for winds recorded by the Borealis Quintet on "Discoveries," Helicon HE1030
www.heliconrecords.comto hear excerpts, search for "Steinmetz" at amazon.com
Review of Quintet on CD (from The Harbinger, Mobile, Alabama)
www.theharbinger.org/xvii/990119/forbus.htmlAlso recorded by the Camerata Woodwind Quintet on Crystal CD 756. Click here for sound samples.
Love Song (1982) www.trevcomusic.com
for oboe and bassoon.
Love Song (1982) www.trevcomusic.com
bassoon and cello version.
One and Many (1997)
for violin, viola, cello, bass, & piano, with small bells, children, and guest instrumentalists
Mixed Blessings (1995)
for oboe, bassoon, violin, cello, and harpsichord.
Simple Pleasures (2003) www.trevcomusic.com
for alto flute, bassoon, viola, cello, piano, and vibraphone.
War Scrap (2000)
for violin, cello, piano, and percussion.
Apples on the Ocean (1983)
a tune for improvising, any instruments.
Fish Phase (1975) www.trevcomusic.com
two contrabassoons and goldfish.
The Monster That Devoured Cleveland (1980) www.trevcomusic.com
for bassoon ensemble.
Off the Deep End
contrabassoon, bass, bass drum. $15
What’s Your Musical I.Q.? (A Quiz)
generic chamber version (any instruments).
Lips of Steel
for 'cello and jello. $10
Odiepundle VI (1980)
for clarinet and friend. $15
Odiepundle VII
for trumpet.
Praise (1997)
SATB choir with organ.
Chorus (1975)
for SATB choir. Plymouth Music Co.
The Pig Got Up and Slowly Walked Away
arrangement for SATB choir.
These compositions are available for purchase.
Some are available through publishers as noted.
To order other pieces, make checks payable to
John Steinmetz.
Prices include postage.
2027 N. Mar Vista Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001-3129
626-794-8776 fax 626-398-5000
email: bsncomp@hotmail.com