John E. Cheetham was an American composer, educator, and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri where he was a longtime Professor of Music Theory and Composition in the School of Music. His works have been widely performed in the United States and around the world. [1]
John E. Cheetham | |
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| Born | January 13, 1939 Taos, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2024 Columbia, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, professor |
| Spouse | Marilyn Cheetham |
| Children | 2 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico University of Washington |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Missouri |
| Website | booneslickpress.com |
Early life and education
editBorn in Taos, New Mexico on January 13, 1939, Cheetham grew up with a solid musical background. In 1962, he went on to attend the University of New Mexico where he earned both bachelor's and master's degrees. During his attendance at the university, he became the first trombonist in the campus orchestra, which is now known as the New Mexico Symphony. [2] This allowed him several opportunities for exposure to new literature, which broadened his musical prospective. In 1965, Cheetham attained a Doctor of Musical Arts in composition from the University of Washington.[3]
University of Missouri
editCheetham became Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Missouri School of Music in 1969. During his career, he composed works for virtually all media and published commercially. He retired from the University in 2000 and started his own label, Booneslick Press in 2001.[4] Cheetham was also a member of the Columbia Community Band, where he served as composer-in-residence. [5][6]
Works
editBrass Ensembles
edit- A Brass Menagerie
- Fanfare Continental Harmony
- Three Hymns
Choir
edit- Oh, the Depth
- Gloria
- Three British Folk Songs
Concert Band
edit- Fanfare for the Ozarks
- Journey of the Three Rivers
- Runaway Train
Orchestral
edit- Missouri River Songs & Dances
- Three Bentons
Solos
edit- Little Rose
- Prelude and Allegro
- Homage
Works Continued
edit- ABA Symphonic March (1986)
- Adios
- Allusions
- Booneslickers
- Brass Menagerie
- Canticle for Band (1965)
- A Christmas Greeting
- Colloquies
- Commemorative Fanfare (1979)
- Concertino
- Concoctions for Trumpet
- Divertimento
- Dover Crossing
- Eclectix
- Elegy
- Fanfare and Steeplechase
- Fanfare for the Ozarks
- Gaelic Variations
- Glad Tidings
- Ha' Penny March
- In Memoriam Oklahoma City
- Infinite Horizons (1991)
- Journey of Three Rivers
- Jubilees
- Keystone Celebration (1989)
- Kitty Hawk
- Noel Francais
- Open Ye Gates, Swing Wide Ye Portals
- Overture "Silver Jubilee"
- Partita Antico
- Pavane
- Reflections and Rattledance
- Scherzo (1963)
- Silhouettes
- Sonata for Brass Quintet
- Sonata for Trombone (2007)
- Songs from the Open Range
- Yuletide Offering
Bibliography
edit- Budds, Michael J.; Roberts, Elisabeth (2021). A Thematic Catalogue and Performance Chronicle of Works by John Cheetham. Columbia, Missouri: Mizzou Publishing. ISBN 9781616005047.
References
edit- ^ "John Cheetham". Columbia Tribune. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "A survey of the choral music of John Cheetham including a conductor's guide for performing his "Gloria"". ProQuest 305431334. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "John Cheetham". Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "John Cheetham Biography". www.booneslickpress.com. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ O'Bannon, Ricky (June 12, 2015). "A continuing opus: John Cheetham relishes a life of composition". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ Miseres, Laura (April 19, 2019). "Community band to honor, amplify Missouri composers". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
