Jeremy Jarvis - Composer

    Jeremy Jarvis was first inspired to compose music at the age of four, when beginning piano lessons introduced him to the mysteries of Mozart's subtle melodies, and a Casper (Wyoming) Symphony Orchestra performance of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" opened his mind's ear to the richness of the American soul.

    Well schooled in performance and visual art, he did not begin to compose formally until during the first year of college, as music history lectures renewed the inspiration; two years later he took his first lessons with Dr. John Beall at West Virginia University. The erudite and farsighted Dr. Beall encouraged Jarvis to build upon personal strengths while exploring a variety of medium and style, which helped develop great confidence in his craft. Jarvis is fortunate to have gained such extraordinary wisdom from each of his instructors.

    Having returned to the Rocky Mountain region, Jarvis is currently assembling the results of a more recent inspiration. He religiously devotes time to independent studies of science, history and spirituality, and enjoys reading, talking and hiking. His music reflects common life and particularly accentuates the general patterns of nature.

LIST OF WORKS

    * Categorized by Instrument
    * In Chronological Order

Each work opens in a new window.

FAVORITES

    STRING QUARTET NO. 2: "Who Are We," Op. 15 (2007)
            I. Passion (Listen)
            II. Optimism (Listen)
            III. Enthusiasm (Listen)
                performed by Eva Lundell (vln. 1), Eliza Hesse (vln. 2), Ellen Tollefson (vla.), & Nelly Rocha
                     (vlc.)

    SONATA-ALLEGRO: "The Monster Lick," Op. 13 (2005)
        –for Clarinet and Piano   (Listen)
        –for Alto Saxophone and Piano (Listen)
                performed by Charles Ancheta (cl.), Chris Charbonneau (sax.), & Nathan Strasser (pno.)

    SONATA IN FUNK MINOR for jazz ensemble, Op. 14 (2006) (Listen)
                performed by Kristin Hill (fl.), Jeff Quamo (cl.), Tara Davis (euph.), Nate Strasser (pno.),
                     Jeff Moran (db.), and Jarvis (drums)

    THE HULUPPU TREE for marimba duet, Op. 6 (2003)
            I. The East Branch (Listen)
            II. The North Branch (Listen)
            III. The South Branch (Listen)
            IV. The West Branch (Listen)
                performed by David Newcomb & Jarvis

LIST OF WORKS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

Op. 1:    FANFARE AND PROCESSIONAL (2001)
                     –for small jazz band: clarinet, ATB saxophones, marimba, bass, drums,
                     congas

Op. 2:    NATURAL SELECTION (2002)
                     –for large improvisatory ensemble with marimba

                ETUDE INVISIBLE (2002)
                     –for solo piano; 2 min.

                SIX VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY DR. BEALL (2002)
                     –for solo piano, 6 min.

Op. 3:    MARIPOSA (Edna St. Vincent Millet) (2002)
                     –for mezzo-soprano and piano; 3 min.
                     –for viola and piano; 3 min.

Op. 4:    MOONLIGHT (2002/2005)
                     –for steel band; 6 min.
                     –for two pianos w/ bass steel pans & drumset; 6 min.

                 FOR DEWI (2002)
                     –for solo piano; 2 min.

Op. 5:    TRIO FOR STRINGS (2002)
                     –for violin, viola and cello; 10 min.

Op. 6:    THE HULUPPU TREE (2003)
                           I. The East Branch
                           II. The North Branch
                           III. The South Branch
                           IV. The West Branch
                     –for marimba duet; 30 min.

Op. 7:    SAX QUARTET (2003)
                      –for SATB saxophone quartet; 9 min.

                HOMAGE TO MOZART (2004)
                     –a somewhat imitative, comical piece which conforms to the structure
                     of W. A. Mozart’s Sonata K. 284; 4 min.

Op. 8:    FOUR MODERN INCIDENTS (2004)
                           I: Multi-car Pile-up
                           II: Alien Abduction
                           III: Fughetta in A-D-D
                           IV: Robots Practicing Harmony
                     –for electronic sound, 9 min.

Op. 9:    LAUGH ATTACK (2004)
                     –for stereo and drum; 5 min.

                MICROKOSMOS: SYNCOPATION (Bartók) (2004)
                     –arranged for wind ensemble; 2 min.

Op. 10: STRING QUARTET (2004)
                     –16 min.

                3045985041 (2004)
                     –for solo piano – based on home phone number; 2 min.

                FOR MICHELLE (2004)
                     –for solo marimba
                     –for string quartet; 2 min.

Op. 11: TWO MOVEMENTS FOR MARIMBA (2004)
                           I. Warm, Fuzzy Harmony
                           II. Cool, Jagged Melody
                     –for solo marimba; 6 min.

Op. 12: DANCE FOR THE EARTH (2005)
                     –for full orchestra; 10 min.

Op. 13: SONATA-ALLEGRO: "The Monster Lick" (2005/2006)
                     –for alto saxophone and piano, 10 min.
                     –for clarinet and piano; 10 min.

Op. 14: SONATA IN FUNK MINOR (2006)
                     –for jazz ensemble: high/medium/low/rhythm

Op. 15: STRING QUARTET NO. 2: "Who Are We" (2007)
                           I. Passion
                           II. Optimism
                           III. Enthusiasm
                     –20 min.

                GIFTS (2007-present)
                     –brief songs dedicated as gifts to individual friends & acquaintances

                GARAGE BAND SKETCHES (2008)
                     –for iMac; 3 min.

                LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SONG NO. 1 (2008)
                     –for the students of Legacy Traditional School

                JARVIS JOURNAL (ongoing, March 2009-present)
                     –over 70 brief songs completed, published at www.JarvisJournal.org

Op. 16: A work-in-progress
                     –for musical theater,
                        concerning the history and potential
                        of the State of Colorado