Anthony Barfield Composer&Trombonist

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Barfield Soliloquy released on Itunes!"In 2008 Stentorian Consort worked closely with trombonist and emerging composer Anthony Barfield, commissioning his Soliloquy, which had its premiere on October 26, 2008 with soloist Joseph Alessi,Principal Trombonist of the New York Philharmonic, as heard on this recording." Please click here for itunesI am pleased to announce that I will having my Carnegie Hall debut as part of the 2012 New York Wind Band festival! Jon Whitaker will be premiering the trombone and band version of my piece "Here We Rest" with Madisonville North Hopkins High School Band. Click for more info. Have a listen to the trombone choir version Here.

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Live premeir recording/video of "Mutiara" performed by The University of Alabama Wind Ensemble. Randall Coleman conductor. Kenneth Ozzello Director of Bands.Make sure to view fullscreen!

Mutiara-The University of Alabama Wind Ensemble

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Anthony Barfield is an active chamber and orchestral musician. As a freelance trombonist, he has performed with numerous groups throughout the Northeast and has performed frequently in venues including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and the Kennedy Center. Mr. Barfield is a Teaching Artist for Grammy-awardwinning producer Phil Ramone's Children's Orchestra and a member of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra in Philadelphia. He has performed with the, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Alabama Symphony, Mobile Symphony, and Park Avenue Chamber Symphony. Mr. Barfield can be heard on recordings including Donnie McClurkin's We Are All One (Live), Demondrae Thurman's Soliloquies with the University Of Alabama Wind Ensemble, Lisa McClendon's Live at The House of Blues, Weston Sprott's Act I, andother commercial albums. Mr. Barfield quickly emerged as a composer upon his arrival to New York City. Recognized for his lyrical writing style, his compositions have been performed throughout the United States and Europe. Mr. Barfield's work for trombone choir, Reflections (ASCAP), was premiered at the 2008 Alessi Seminar in Fossano, Italy. Mr. Barfield has received commissions from trombonists including Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombonist of the New York Philharmonic and Steven Lange, Second Trombonist of the Boston Symphony; as well as the Manhattan School of Music Brass Orchestra and other ensembles. His new work for solo trombone and band, "Here We Rest", is scheduled for premiere at the 2012 New York Wind Band Festival in Carnegie Hall. He has written works for groups including the University of Scranton Singers, Baldwin Wind Symphony, and the Juilliard Trombone Choir. Mr. Barfield has studied composition with C.P. First, Avner Dorman, Thomas Cabaniss, and Nils Vigeland. Mr. Barfield holds degrees in trombone performance from the Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music. Mr. Barfield's primary trombone instructors include Dan Drill, Jay Evans, Joseph Alessi, Per Brevig, and Michael Powell with additional studies with Demondrae Thurman and John Faieta.
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Tomasi Mvt 1 Text Line Text Line Text Line Text Line Tomasi Mvt 1Recorded 2010 for Malaysian Philharmonic auditionBoleroRecorded 2010 for Malaysian Philharmonic auditionTuba MirumRecorded 2010 for Malaysian Philharmonic auditionGrondahlRecorded 2008 at Juilliard senior recitalImprovisation No. 1Recorded 2005 for Douglas O'grady

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Piano Solo with PianoNature's Gift, Trombone and Piano, 2009Duration: 8'Commissioned by Dr. Jonathan Whitaker, Professor of Trombone, The University of Alabama. Nature's Gift was written for Dr. Whitaker's daughters (Ainsley's) birth. It symbolizes the love and joy of having a child.Click here for sampleMeditations of Sound and Light, Trombone and Piano, 2007Duration: 17'Commissioned by Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic.Meditations emulates the minds process during its meditative state. It focuses on three different aspects of meditation, in 3 movements. Sound, Air and Light.Click here for audio sample Mvt 1Click here for audio sample Mvt 2Click here for audio sample Mvt 3Elegy, Trombone and Piano, 20076'30"Written for Christopher Reaves, BA The Juilliard SchoolElegy was written in memory of a friend who was killed during the War in Iraq. (Sample Recorded in my Studio with Chris Reaves)Fantasy, Trombone and Piano, 20065'30"Written for Carla Stovall.A fun solo with a slow and fast section.

Ensemble Solo with EnsembleInvisible Light, Solo Trombone and Trombone Choir, 2010Duration: 11'30"Commissioned by Jonathan Whitaker and The University of Alabama Trombone ChoirWritten for Peter Ellefson. Midi Sample (Recording coming soon..)Click here for Midi sample 1Click here for Midi sample 2Click here for Midi sample 3In the Beginning, Trombone Quintet, 2009Written for my Masters recital at Manhattan School of Music.In the Beginning symbolizes the making of earth in the beginning of the Bible. It is derived from Genesis Verses 1-3. Sample performed by The Guidonian Hand and Me.Click here for sampleSoliloquy, Solo Trombone and Trombone Quartet, 2008Duration: 10'Commissioned by Stentorian ConsortWritten and Dedicated to Joseph Alessi and Stentorian ConsortClick here for Soliloquy sample 1Click here for Soliloquy sample 2

Wind Band Wind BandElements of Earth, Solo Trombone and Wind Band, 2010Duration: 14'Commissioned by Scott J. Dunn and The Baldwin Wind SymphonyElements was written for Scott Dunn's brother Stephen Dunn.Elements captures the essence of Earth and the things within. Written in three movements without pause. Earth, Wind/Air, and Fire.Midi SampleMutiara for Wind Band"Mutiara", which translates to "pearl" is inspired by a day long hike i made through the Maylasian rainforest in the summer of 2010. Throughout my time in the country, I was struck by it's natural beauty, extending from it's exotic rainforests to its oceans blessed with a bounty of peals. Maylasia's landscape is reflected throughout this evocative twelve minute piece in it's frequently changing time signatures and orchestral colors. The product of a year of steady work, this piece is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Gerald Loren Welker who was my Wind Ensemble director and friend at The University of Alabama. He was a new music advocate who loved mixed meter. (Notes by Bridget Best)Click here for Midi RecordingHere We Rest for Wind BandDedicated to the state of Alabama in tribute to the victims of the 2011 tornado and those who were affected by it. Originally written for trombone choir, this arrangement captures the true essence of pain of peoples losses.

Orchestra &Ensemble OrchestraShadows, 2009 (in progress)I started writing Shadows as a result of me getting mugged in New York City. It was a wild experience that happened around 3am. EnsembleGospel Trilogy,2011, Chior, Brass Orchestra and Percussion/DrumsCommissioned by The University of Scanton and Manhattan School of Music and dedicated to The University Singers and Manhattan School of Music Brass Orchestra.Focuses on three different spiritual/gospel songs, in Concerto Form. (Fast- Slow- Fast) "Jesus is on the Mainline," Amazing Grace," and "What a Mighty God We Serve."Amazing Grace Premeire Recording

Trombone Choir Trombone ChoirReflections, 2007Duration: 3'30"Commissioned by The University of AlabamaReflections was written for my former teacher's (Dan Drill) retierement concert.It is written to Reflect back on the great memories that I had with Mr. Drill. Sample Recorded by the 2009 Alessi Seminar ParticipantsLive performance (by the 2009 Alessi Seminar Participant Choir)Here We Rest for Trombone ChoirDedicated to the state of Alabama in tribute to the victims of the 2011 tornado and those who were affected by it. Originally written for trombone choir, there is also a Wind Band arrangement that captures the true essence of pain of peoples losses. Video Performance

Cadenzas CadenzasBlue Bells of Scotland (Pryor), 2009Commissioned by Weston Sprott, Second Trombonist, The Metropolitan Opera OrchestraWeston's Recording (CD Baby)Concertino (David), 2008Commissioned by Steve Lange, Second Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sample Recorded by Steve Lange with The US Army OrchestraSteve Lange Performance with the U.S. Army OrchestraArrangementsBillie Jean (Michael Jackson), Trombone Choir, 2009Written as a part of Manhattan School of Music's brass ensemble concert with Mark GouldMSM Trombone Choir-Barfield Conductor/DancerDido and Aneas, Trombone Choir,2003