Thom Ritter George

Premieres

Second Suite in C, CN 318 (1983; rev. 1995), was introduced in a performance by the North Coast Symphonic Band with the composer conducting, Astoria, OR, May 24, 2003.

Performances

Several works were presented by Patricia George, flute, and Wesley Beal, piano, at the 26th Annual Texas Flute Society Festival, University of North Texas, Denton, May 17, 2003, including Sonata for Flute and Piano, CN 252 (1969); Concerto for Flute, CN 223B (1966); Six American Folk Songs, CN 341 (1990); and the flute solo, The Minstrel's Song, CN 296 (1978). The DaCamera Brass Quintet presented Quartet No. 4, CN 314 (1982) at the 57th Annual Ball State University School of Music Chamber Music Festival, Muncie, IN, May 23. On May 24, both the First Suite in F, CN 285 (1975) and the Second Suite in C, CN 318 (1983, rev. 1995) were played by the North Coast Symphonic Band at a performance conducted by the composer, Astoria, OR. Canonic Sonata No. 6, CN 226 (1966), was performed by violinists Erica Sanders and Samantha George at the First United Methodist Church of West Allis, WI, June 1. August 7, at the National Flute Association Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Cimarosa Suite, CN 332 (1988) was performed by the Brigham Young University-Idaho Flute Choir, while Duet for Two Flutes ("Patadah"), CN 239 (1967) was performed by the Studio 212 Flute Choir.

Recordings

Sonata for Tuba and Piano; Robert Brewer, tuba; Robert Mielke, piano; Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Brass Quartet No. 2, U. S. Navy Band Brass Quartet; U.S. Navy Band, Washington, D.C.

Further Information

• 2001-2002 American Composers Update
• 2000-2001 American Composers Update
• 1999-2000 American Composers Update
• 1998-1999 American Composers Update
• 1996-1997 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online
• For more complete information, see the composer's website