David J. Long
Biography
David J. Long (b. 1950, Scottsdale, Ariz.) is an American composer and percussionist.
Mr. Long studied music at Arizona State University, and music theory and composition at the University of North Texas.
Long is a free-lance percussionist for concert and drum set work. Previously he was professor of music and composer-in-residence at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he taught courses in theory, skill development, composition, orchestration, and history of jazz.
His compositions are regularly performed primarily by college/university groups and public schools across the country as well as performances in Canada, France, Switzerland, and Germany.
Works for Winds
- Aria (adapt. Dancy) (2008)
- Bethena (as arranger) (2004)
- Birth of a King (1990)
- Concerto for Marimba and Band (1997)
- The Crystals (1998)
- El Toro Bailec (2015)
- Elite Syncopations (Percussion Ensemble) (as arranger) (1902/2000)
- Elite Syncopations (Wind Ensemble) (as arranger) (1902/2000)
- Essences of the Four Signs (1995)
- A Festive Prelude (2002)
- For Elise (as arranger) (1810/1992)
- From the Sands of Kittyhawk (2006)
- Frustra (1994)
- Homage to Normandy (1997)
- Impetus (1990)
- Impulsion (2005)
- Jubilee (2001)
- Medieval Holiday (2006)
- Mixed Motives (1999)
- Mixtures (1990)
- Mixtures 2 (2004)
- Mystic Prelude (2001)
- Procession (2004)
- Scenes of the Rappahannock (1997)
- Spirits (2002)
- A Swingin' Bossa (2007)
- Synopsis (1992)
- Tangents (2000)
- Teatime Tango (2003)
- Their Finest Hour (1990)
- Three Movements (1991)
- The Wait (1990)
- Winged Victory (2002)
Resources
- "David J. Long." Facebook. Web. Accessed 20 December 2020
- "Long, David J." C. Alan Publications. Web. Accessed 19 December 2020