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James A. Beckel Jr.

James Arthur Beckel Jr. (born July 16, 1948) is a contemporary American composer and musician best known for his contemporary compositions as well as his association with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, where he was principal trombonist from 1969 to 2018. His compositions have been performed and recorded by the Baltimore, Atlanta, Indianapolis Symphonies, Ft. Wayne Philharmonic, United States Air Force Band, the DC Air Force Orchestra, and many other nationally recognized orchestras throughout the United States.

Beckel is married, has two children, and is a member of the Carmel Brass Choir. Beckel maintains a trombone and euphonium studio at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.

Works list

Toccata for Orchestra<br /> In the Mind's Eye <br /> Glass Bead Game<br /> Fantasy after Schubert<br /> Liberty for All<br /> American Dream<br /> Gardens of Stone<br /> A Christmas Fanfare<br /> Symphony for Band<br /> I Am the American Flag<br /> Waltz of the Animals<br /> Night Visions<br /> Musica Mobilis<br /> A Gospel Christmas<br /> Inaugural Fanfare<br /> Overture for a New Age<br /> Make a Joyful Noise<br /> Celebrations<br /> Portraits<br /> Musical Masque (for the Seasons)<br /> Music for Winds, Piano, and Percussion<br /> Imagination<br /> Sonata for Trumpet and Organ<br /> American Journey<br /> String Quartet No. 1<br /> Concerto for Tuba and Percussion<br /> Lament for Two Trombones<br /> Primitive Modern<br /> Lost Dreams and Rainy Days<br /> Three Sketches for Orchestra<br /> Christmas Medley for Brass Septet<br /> Amazing Grace<br /> Freedom's Hope<br /> The Long Dream<br /> Intrada<br /> They're Playing our Song

References

External links

  • Beckel, James A., Kent L. Leslie, Thomas Harvey, Sheryll McManus, Wendy Muston, Tom Akins, Kirk Trevor, and Lewis J. Buckley. Musica mobilis music for brass. Indianapolis, IN: WMG. CD. 2001.
  • Beckel Jr., James. A. “James A. Beckel Jr., Composer.” InstantEncore. http://www.instantencore.com/contributor/contributor.aspx?CId=5001312 (accessed October 8, 2012).
  • Beckel, Jim, and Sheryll McManus. The Glass Bead Game: Concerto for Horn and Orchestra. Milwaukee, WI. H. Leonard Corp. CD. 2001.
  • Beckel, Jim, and Sylvia Patterson-Scott. In the Mind's Eye: Images for Horns and Orchestra. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Corp, 2010.
  • Berns, Paul. “Orchestra Librarians – the answer – the Jim Beckel premier.” Blog by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. https://archive.today/20131004051054/http://blog.indianapolissymphony.org/blog/the-word-cool/orchestra-librarians-the-answer-the-jim-beckel-premier (accessed October 8, 2012).
  • Layendecker, Dennis M. Holiday Traditions. USAF Symphony Orchestra and Singing Sergeants. Altissimo Records. CD. 2007.
  • Menkhaus, Renée. "In the Mind's Eye: A Konzertstück for the New Millennium." Horn Call: Journal of the International Horn Society 41, no. 1 (October 2010): 108. Music Index, EBSCOhost (accessed October 7, 2012).
  • Paré, Craig. Airs and Dances. DePauw University Band. Mark Custom Recording Service: CD. 2000.
  • Paré, Craig. Starsplitter. DePauw University Band. Mark Custom Recording Service. CD. 2008.
  • Patterson, Merlin. "Beckel The Glass Bead Game, McAllister Black Dog, Maslanka Trombone Concerto." Fanfare: The Magazine For Serious Record Collectors 35, no. 2 (November 2011): 343–344. Music Index, EBSCOhost (accessed October 7, 2012).
  • Ritter, Steven. “Perspectives: Sound & Rhythm." Fanfare: The Magazine For Serious Record Collectors 30, no. 5 (May 2007): 266–267. Music Index, EBSCOhost (accessed October 7, 2012).