Tuba choir

This piece follows musically the route of Gulf Stream. The first movement reflects the beginning of the journey, when the stream is at its highest temperature. The second movement represents the voyage along the European coastal areas and their... Read more

A talisman is an object thought to act as a charm, with powers of good luck or healing. This fanfare-like work is intended to showcase the power and musical excitement that a large tuba-euphonium ensemble can create. Read more

Mythology tells us that Sisyphus was condemned by Zeus to spend all eternity pushing a heavy stone up a hill. His hypothetical “liberation” is depicted in this virtuoso work for solo tuba and eight-part tuba/euphonium ensemble.  Read more

“Adagio” was written in memory of Rayburn Wright, long time Professor of Jazz Studies at the Eastman School of Music. Mr. Wright was instrumental in launching John Stevens career as a composer and continues to be a great inspiration to him. The... Read more

Textures is a symphony in three movements that explores differing levels of thickness in scoring and harmonic timbre. The first movement,Transparent, explores pentatonic harmonies, with intense multi-meter hocket and even a fugal structure. Rhythmic... Read more

Manuscripts for Tuba Series was established in 1971 under the sponsorship of the Department of Music at the Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. Under the editorship of R. Winston Morris it has received international... Read more

Manuscripts for Tuba Series was established in 1971 under the sponsorship of the Department of Music at the Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. Under the editorship of R. Winston Morris it has received international... Read more

Manuscripts for Tuba was established in 1971 under the sponsorship of the Department of Music at the Tennessee Technological University in Cookville, Tennessee. Under the editorship of R. Winston Morris it has received international recognition as... Read more