Dylan sits down with composer Peter Meechan, speaking about his musical upbringing, musical influences, compositional process, life as a composer, his friendship and the impact of trumpeter Ryan Anthony, ideas to consider when planning for the fall and more! For this month’s featured repertoire, we feature the third movement of Pete’s, trumpet concerto, Renaissance of Wonder, composed for Ryan Anthony.
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Music used in this episode
Korn Symphony – Mov. II | At the Cathedral Gate by Peter Meechan
Performing Ensemble: Royal Canadian Air Force Band
Captain Matthew Clark – Conductor
Renaissance of Wonder, Hymn: Dreamer of dreams, the makers of music by Peter Meechan
Ryan Anthony, Trumpet
Performing Ensemble: Musicians of the Dallas Symphony
Jerry Junkin – Conductor
About Peter
The music of Canadian-based British composer Peter Meechan (b. 1980, Nuneaton, UK) is extensively performed throughout the world. His music has been commissioned, recorded, broadcast and performed by some of the world’s leading symphony orchestras, wind orchestras, brass bands, conductors and soloists, including: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Black Dyke Brass Band, Jens Lindemann, Ryan Anthony, Bramwell Tovey, David Childs, Steven Mead, Patrick Sheridan, Les Neish, and many more. Meechan’s music is featured on over 120 commercial recordings and has been featured at festivals and clinics globally.
Peter resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with his wife Michelle (a band teacher) and their miniature dachshund dogs: Stevie and Jurgen (not band teachers), and when not writing music can usually be found watching his beloved Liverpool Football Club.
More information can be found at: www.MeechanMusic.com
Episode Links
Peter Meechan Website
http://meechanmusic.com/
Ryan Anthony Foundation – Cancer Blows
https://www.cancerblows.com/ryananthonyfoundation.php
Song of Hope, Ryan Anthony and The Dallas Winds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rBqVl7DxMU
Re:mission - Rubato (Live), Ryan Anthony, Trumpet
https://music.apple.com/us/album/re-mission-rubato-live/1485926816?fbclid=IwAR0xRed-rUs0_ItW-yvuAyEhsgkK_6-sOOZYdOJ1ZkjL9KaEL0Hn7lShGog
RCAF Band (Can also find Above and Beyond Album info here)
https://rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/rcaf-band/index.page
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