Pleasant Valley

A suite of music commissioned by the Genesee Country Museum to commemorate it’s 25th anniversary. The narrative and music tells the story of the settling of the Genesee Valley, but is also a universal story about early settlers in America.

New York Cityscape for Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble *New in 2009

Recorded by the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Canadian Brass on the CD “Manhattan Music”

New York Cityscape for Wind Ensemble *New in 2009

Recorded by the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Canadian Brass on the CD “Manhattan Music”. In this re-orchestration created by Jeff Tyzik for the Eastman Wind Ensemble in 2009, all of the solo brass quintet parts from the original version have been incorporated into the wind ensemble.

RIFFS *New in 2010

Premiered by Michael Burritt and the Eastman Wind Ensemble conducted by Mark Scatterday at the Chicago Midwest Clinic in December, 2009.

Siciliano

Recorded by Doc Severinsen on the “Facets” CD Realized from the Bach “Siciliano.”

Sonata for Trumpet & Piano

Recorded by Allen Vizzutti on his “The Carnival of Venus” CD (Summit Records DCD188)

Transitions, an Overture for Orchestra

Recorded by The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on “Encore 75” recording.

Trilogy (Orchestra)

Commissioned and performed in concert by the Eastman Wind Ensemble

Trilogy (Wind Ensemble)

Commissioned and performed in concert by the Eastman Wind Ensemble
Trilogy is included on the new Eastman Wind Ensemble recording “IMAGES” featuring the wind music of Jeff Tyzik.

Downtown Shuffle (Jazz Ensemble)

A medium tempo swing blues with solo space and ensemble shout. Difficulty: Medium