Commission Norman David for a composition or arrangement.
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Upcoming Commissions/World Premieres
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GUITAR SONATA
commissioned by Dave Bozenhard
2017 (completed) - date and location TBA
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Past World Premieres:
HARMONIES IN FLIGHT
commissioned by the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West
November 10, 2017 - Yuba College Performing Arts Center
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GIANT STEPS (John Coltrane)
Arranged for big band by Norman David
(for Ben Schachter)
commissioned by
The Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia
Terell Stafford, Artistic Director
December 3, 2016 - Perelman Theater
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GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN (English traditional)
Arranged by Norman David
(inspired by Tim Warfield's performance on his album Jazzy Christmas)
commissioned by
The Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia
Terell Stafford, Artistic Director
December 19, 2015 - Perelman Theater
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OUTSETS for flute and guitar
commissioned by Dave Bozenhard
November 12, 2015 - Philadelphia Ethical Society
Katie Ambacher, flute & Dave Bozenhard, guitar
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ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET (Fields, McHugh)
THE MAN I LOVE (Gershwins)
Arranged for big band and vocal by Norman David
commissioned by The Temple University Jazz Band
Terell Stafford, Artistic Director
May 5, 2014 - Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, NYC
and recorded on the album:
Dear Dizzy: A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie (BCM+D Records)
Temple University Jazz Band w/Jimmy Heath and Jon Faddis
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FOUR STORIES FOR REAL
commissioned by The Temple University Wind Symphony
Emily Threinen, Conductor
March 26, 2014
Temple University Performing Arts Center
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CANDY (Kramer, David, Whitney)
Arranged for big band with trumpet feature by Norman David
commissioned by
The Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia
Terell Stafford, Artistic Director
Preview: April 30, 2013 - Philadelphia City Hall Plaza
World premiere: Jan. 7, 2014 - Verizon Hall, Philadelphia
