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James Beckel
From Wind Repertory Project
Biography
James Beckel was born on July 16, 1948 in Marion, Ohio. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in 1972. He has served as Principal Trombone of the Indianapolis Symphony since 1969 and has been on the faculties of DePauw University (1971-) and the University of Indianapolis (1980-). Among the ensembles which have performed his works are the Baltimore Symphony, the Boston Pops, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony, the Nashville Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony, and the United States Coast Guard Band. His horn concerto, The Glass Bead Game, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 1997.
Works for Winds
- American Dream, The
- American Journey
- Christmas Fanfare, A
- Gardens of Stone
- Glass Bead Game, The
- Inaugural Fanfare
- Liberty for All
- Make a Joyful Noise
- Symphony for Band
References
- Beckel, J. (2009). Jim Beckel Music. Retrieved on January 15, 2009 from http://www.jimbeckelmusic.com
