Matthew Durrant
Matthew holds Bachelor’s degrees in composition and piano performance from Boise State University and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in composition from the University of Utah. He has also studied trombone for many years and performed with a number of ensembles. His music has been performed throughout the United States at various concerts and festivals. Matthew enjoys music of many styles and genres, and that interest is often reflected in his compositions. They can vary from quite traditional to more complex, atonal works. He particularly enjoys writing for winds and brass and has a number of pieces published for solo instruments and small ensembles. Often times his work is influenced by the sweeping vistas of the American West, particularly Idaho and Utah.
Works by Matthew Durrant
Trombone Choir:
Creations for Trombone Choir
By Matthew Durrant
I. Fanfare
II. Motives
III. Achievement
WBM # 8-101
Trombone Ensemble: 008.00| Duration: ~10m 30s
6 Tenor Trombones
2 Bass Trombones
Score & Parts: $25
Brass Quintet:
The Land Between Moons
For Craters of the Moon National Monument as part of the 2021-22 Artist in Residence Program
Special Thanks to the Boise State University Faculty and Friends Brass Quintet
Spatter Cones
Nox Arbore (in Memoriam John Platt)
Devil’s Dance
Moon Caves
Blue Dragon
Performance Notes:
This work requires a 4-valve Tuba so that D1 and Db1 can be played. These pitches can be taken up an octave if needed.
A trombone with an F attachment is necessary to reach pitches D2 and Db2. These pitches can be taken up an octave if needed.
Devil’s Dance has no key signature, but the transpositions are correct.
