COMMISSIONS
Commission a work from john wasson
Texas A&M University-Commerce Chorale in their premiere of John’s Bellsong Fantasy for Choir, Handbells and Wind Ensemble, December 2021
John works with the Keller (TX) Middle School band on their joint commission of his band work “Bluebonnet Revue”
The Dallas Winds have commissioned and performed several of John’s holiday works for Concert Band
Would you like to work with John Wasson to create a piece of music tailored to your ensemble, a special event, or a specific purpose?
Commissioning new music allows you the opportunity to play an active role in creation of music for the future. Anyone can commission a new work! Simply bring your passion and motivation to enrich the world with new music to the conversation and we can get started together.
PREVIOUS JOHN WASSON COMMISSIONS
[ new commission in progress] for Wind Ensemble and Organ — Concordia University at Irvine, Spring 2024
Gilded Morning (for Wind Ensemble) – Indiana Bandmasters Association, 2023
The Jazz Me Blues (for Brass Quintet and Concert Band) – Plymouth (MI) Community Band, 2019
The Relentless Warrior (for Concert Band) – Cockrill (McKinney, TX) Middle School, 2019
The Bluebonnet Revue (for Concert Band)– Keller (TX) Middle School Band, 2018
Deliberation (for Jazz Ensemble) – Dr. Rich McDonald and the Jazz MN Orchestra, 2018
Overture for Solo Trumpet and Piano – Joe Montelione, 2018
Swords of Valor for Horn Quartet – the Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse, 2016
Clash of the Centurions for Brass Ensemble – Infinity Brass, 2016
Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven (for Choir, Brass, Organ and World Percussion Ensemble) – Christ Church Plano (TX), 2009
Silver Celebration Overture (for Concert Band) – Richardson Community Band, 2008
Sea Song Fantasy (for Orchestra)– Synchronicity (the Symphony of Virginia Beach), 2007
Radiance Suite (for Orchestra) – Lakepointe Church (Rockwall, TX), 2006
Sleuth (for Euphonium Solo with Concert Band) – Evans Middle School (McKinney, TX), 2006
Cabo Rojo Blues (for Jazz Ensemble) – Creekside (CO) Middle School, 2004
Fanfare Cinematique – the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation for the Dallas Opera Orchestra, 2004
Song of the Angels – the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Dallas Children’s Choir, 2002
Hark the Herald Trumpets Sing – the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 2001
Double-Take – the Carroll County (MD) All-County Jazz Ensemble, 1999
Jingle Bells Fantasy – the Dallas Wind Symphony, 1998
Festival Fanfare for Christmas – the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 1997
Bellsong Fantasy – the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Dallas Handbell Ensemble, 1996
Elegy (for Alto Saxophone and Concert Band) – The Richardson Community Band, 1996
Suite for Jazz Piano and Wind Ensemble – Matthew Nicholl and the Western Carolina University Wind Ensemble, 1995
The Conquest: Suite for Brass Quintet and Percussion – the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, 1995
The Gilded Skies (for Concert Band) – the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, 1992
Tangents for Brass Quintet, Percussion and Concert Band – the Dallas Brass and the Austin Symphonic Band, 1987
American Fanfare – the Dallas Brass, 1987
A Texas Portrait – the Dallas Brass, 1986