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Frank Ticheli
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Frank Ticheli
January 21, 1958 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Frank Ticheli (pronounced tih-KEL-ee; born January 21, 1958) is an American composer. He writes many different kinds of music. This includes music for orchestras, choirs, and concert bands. He lives in Los Angeles, California. There, he is a professor of Composition at the University of Southern California.
From 1991 to 1998, he was the main composer for the Pacific Symphony. He wrote many pieces for them. Some of his works are now very popular for concert bands.
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About Frank Ticheli
Frank Ticheli was born in Monroe, Louisiana. He went to L.V. Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas. He then studied music at Southern Methodist University. He earned degrees in composition and music education.
Later, he got his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan. He studied with famous composers there. After his studies, Ticheli became a professor at Trinity University.
From 1991 to 1998, Ticheli was the composer-in-residence for the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. This means he worked closely with the orchestra. He wrote new music especially for them. Since 1991, he has been a professor at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. He even started a fund to bring visiting composers to the school.
Some of his recent works include The Shore. This is a long piece for choir and orchestra. It was performed at Carnegie Hall in New York. He has also written new concertos for flute, clarinet, and saxophone.
Awards and Special Honors
Frank Ticheli has won many awards for his music. These include awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He also won prizes from the National Band Association. He has received the Distinguished Service to Music Medal.
He has also won first place in several competitions. These include the Texas Sesquicentennial Orchestral Composition Competition. He also won the Britten-on-the-Bay Choral Composition Contest. Ticheli is also an honorary member of two music groups, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Kappa Kappa Psi.
Many groups have given Ticheli money to create new music. This is called a grant or a commission. These groups include Chamber Music America and the American Music Center. The Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale have also commissioned his works.
One of his famous pieces is Angels in the Architecture. It is for concert band and a singer. This piece was commissioned by Kingsway International. It was first performed in July 2008. Young musicians from Australia and the U.S. played it. They performed at the Sydney Opera House.
Frank Ticheli's Music
Frank Ticheli's music is published by several companies. You can also find his music on many different record labels. Here are some of his works:
For Orchestra
- All the World's a Stage, for audience and orchestra (2020)
- Rest, for string orchestra (2012)
- Riffs for Steven (2010)
- Angels in the Architecture (2009)
- An American Elegy (2008)
- Shooting Stars (2004)
- Symphony No. 1 (2001)
- Blue Shades (1997)
- Radiant Voices (1993)
- On Time's Stream (1995)
- Postcard (1995)
- Pacific Fanfare (1995)
- Images of a Storm (1983)
For Solo Instrument with Orchestra
- Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra (2011)
- Symphony No. 1 (solo tenor or baritone in mvt. 4 only) (2001)
- An American Dream (with solo soprano) (1998)
- Playing With Fire (for seven-piece jazz band and orchestra) (1992)
- Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (1990)
For Chorus and Orchestra
- Sailing the Sky (2021)
- The Shore, a choral symphony on four poems of David St. John (2013)
For Chorus Only
- Listen to the Silence, (2024)
- Until Forever Fades Away, for chorus and strings (2020)
- Lux Aeterna (2018)
- Here Take this Lovely Flower (2012)
- Constellation: Three Poems of Sara Teasdale (2010)
- Earth Song (2007)
- The Song Within (2004)
- There Will Be Rest (2000)
For Wind Ensemble or Concert Band
- Fantastic Dreams (2024)
- Over the Moon (2022)
- BASH (2021)
- Life-Stream (2021)
- Sailing the Sky (2021)
- Lux Perpetua (2020)– winner of the 2021 NBA/William D. Revelli Memorial Band Composition Contest
- Silver Lining, Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble (2017)
- Serenade for Kristin, for solo oboe and small wind ensemble (2017)
- Acadiana (2017)
- Dancing on Water (2015)
- December Snow (2015)
- Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (2014)
- Earth Song (2014)
- Korean Folksongs from Jeju Island (2013)
- First Light (2013)
- Songs of Love and Life, for soprano and 18 players (2012)
- Concerto for Clarinet and Concert Band (2011)
- San Antonio Dances (2011)
- Rest (2011)
- Amen! (2009)
- Angels in the Architecture (2009)
- The Tyger (2008)
- Symphony No. 1 (transcribed by Gary Green)
- Wild Nights! (2007)
- Nitro (2006) – commissioned by the Northshore Concert Band
- Sanctuary (2006)
- Abracadabra (2005)
- Joy Revisited (2005)
- Joy (2005)
- Symphony No. 2 (2004) – winner of the 2006 NBA/William D. Revelli Memorial Band Composition Contest
- Ave Maria (2004)
- A Shaker Gift Song (2004)
- Pacific Fanfare (2003)
- Loch Lomond (2002)
- Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs (2002)
- An American Elegy (2000)
- Vesuvius (1999)
- Shenandoah (1999)
- Blue Shades (1997)
- Sun Dance (1997)
- Cajun Folk Songs II (1997)
- Postcard (1994)
- Gaian Visions (1994)
- Amazing Grace (1994)
- Cajun Folk Songs (1990)
- Fortress (1988)
- Portrait of a Clown (1988)
- Music for Winds & Percussion (1988)
- Concertino for Trombone and Band (1987)
For Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Clarinet (2011)
- Out of the Blue (2004)
- Songs of Tagore (1992)
- Back Burner (1989)
- Here We Stand (1989)
- Concertino for Trombone (1987)
- The First Voice (1987)
- String Quartet (1986)
- Fantasy (1984)
- Two Songs of Loss (1983)
- Humouresque (1980)
- Poltergeists (1980)
- No Time (1980)
- Three Movements (1979)
- Trio for Brass (1978)
