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Orchestra • Concerto

Symphonia Celestium (2009)
for chamber orchestra
Commissioned by Lynn University
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Shanghai Concerto (2001)
for piano and orchestra
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Two Gershwin Portraits (1998)
Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic for the New York 100 Celebration Concert in Central Park, July 10, 1998, Kurt Masur, Conductor.
Written for trumpeters Wynton Marsalis, Philip Smith and the New York Philharmonic
This Arrangement is based on the Gershwin songs: "Someone To Watch Over Me " and "Fascinating Rhythm"
Publisher: EAM Music / Gershwin Music

The Steadfast Tin Soldier (1977 - revised 1998)
for orchestra and narrator
woodwind quintet, trumpet, piano, perc. and strings
Also available for chamber ensemble: fl, ob, cl, bsn, hrn, trp, piano and narrator
Text by Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

Any Way You Play It-It's Music (1996)
for orchestra, narrator/vocal, solo cello, synth keyboard and two children actors/singers
Text by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 - Villa-Lobos
Arranged for the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Carnegie Hall Memorial concert for Antonio Carlos Jobim
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Modinha (1995)
instrumentation is for the full Orpheus ensemble
commissioned by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
For 'The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim" at Carnegie Hall, Nov. 30, 1995
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

When Tony Plays The Sax (1995)
2 fl (picc. double), 1 ob, 2 cl, 2 bsn, 2 hrn, 2 trp, 1 trb, perc, strings, piano, bass, drums, alto sax, jazz vocal and narrator
Text by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Civil War Suite for orchestra in 5 movements (1994)
picc, 2 fl, 2 ob (english horn double), 2 bsn, 4 hrn, 3 trp, 3 trb, tuba, timp, perc (sd, bd, chimes, bells, cym, xylo, brake drum, tri, gong), pno, harp, strings
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

Concerto for Flute and Orchestra (1991)
2 fl / picc. double, 2 ob, 2 cl, bass cl, 2 bsn, 2 hrn, 2 trp, 2 trb, tuba, perc, harp, strings
Commissioned by Carillon Importers, Ltd.
Orchestration for rental. Solo part with piano reduction for sale.
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

A New Life Overture, for orchestra (1989)
2.2.2.2/4.3.3.0/timp+perc/pf(hpd)/hp/str
from the Alan Alda film A New Life
Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.

Fanfare for George Gershwin (1989)
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (1988)
picc, 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, bass cl, 2 bsn, contra bsn, 4 hrn, 3 trp, 3 trb, tuba, timp, Perc:(xylo, bells, chimes, sd, bd, sus cym, gong, tri), celesta, harp, piano, and strings
Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic for Philip Smith
Orchestration for rental. Solo part with piano reduction for sale.
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

Bagatelle for Chamber Orchestra (1987)
2 fl (picc double), 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bsn, 2 hrn, perc, strings
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

Lullaby of Broadway (1985)
Suite for orchestra, chorus and vocal soloist
Written for the New Orleans Symphony
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Elegy (1970 - Revised 1994)
for trumpet and string orchestra (piano reduction available)
Publisher: Edition BIM

Vespera
for string orchestra

Variations (1967 - revised 1989)
for string orchestra or string quartet
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Opera

The Scarecrow (1976 - revised in 2006)
A chamber opera in two acts
Libretto by Benard Stambler
Commissioned by the NJ State Council on the Arts
Publisher: C. F. Peters

Chamber

Harmonia Macrocosmica (2015)
for piano, synthesizer and vibraphone
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Equinox (2010)
for string quartet, woodwind quintet, trumpet, alto sax, harp, piano, bass and 2 percussion
optional narrator
In 5 movements
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Statements (2009)
for flute, clarinet and piano
Commissioned by Palisades Virtuosi
Publisher: Edition Peters

O Come and Dwell in Me (2006)
for trumpet, trombone and piano
In memory of Robin Sullivan
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Ugros
for cello, violin, piano, percussion and bass
Written for Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Symmetries (2003)
for two pianos / four hands
Commissioned by the Chicago Institute of Music
Dedicated to the memory of William Russo
Publisher: Edition BIM

Fragments (2003)
for alto sax (sop sax double) and viola
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Festival Music for the Golden Pavilion (1997)
for string quartet, trumpet, horn, trombone, bass, keyboard
Commissioned for the 600th Year Anniversary of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan.
Premiered by members of the New York Philharmonic on September 6, 1997
This program was later made into a documentary for Japanese television.
Publisher: Edition BIM

Three Summer Dances (1994)
for woodwind quintet
Recorded by The Borealis Wind Quintet
A La Carte - Short Works for Winds (2006 Grammy Nomination) MSR Classics
Publisher: Edition Peters

Arcade (1991)
for flute/alto flute double, oboe/english horn double, viola, cello
Commissioned by Chamber Music Society of New Jersey
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

Arabesque (1990)
for 2 Bb instruments and piano
also for brass band or wind ensemble
Publisher: Winwood Music

Riffs and Fanfares (1990)
for violin, viola, cello, clarinet, horn, piano
Commissioned by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

The Steadfast Tin Soldier (1977 - revised 1998)
fl,ob, cl, bsn, hrn, trp, piano and narrator
Text by Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

Walden Trio (1974)
for flute, cello, piano
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company

Elegy (1970)
for trumpet and String Orch or with piano
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Variations (1967 - revised 1989)
for string quartet or string orchestra
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Two Pieces (1967)
for clarinet and cello
Contrapunctus - Dance
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Wedding Prelude
for organ, flute, trumpet, horn and harp
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Solo

Ave Maria (2021)
for voice and piano
Written for Renee Fleming
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Love is a song that never ends (2021)
for violin and piano
for Caroline Campbell
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Le Chat (2020)
4 pieces for solo piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Soliloquy
for clarinet and piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Nocturne Romantique (2018)
for violin and piano
Written for Barbara Luisi
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Kronos (1976 – Revised in 2016)
for tuba and band
Written for Harvey Phillips
Piano reduction by Kent Eshelman
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Three Excursions (2016)
for trumpet and piano
Written for Tom Hooten
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Canticle (2012)
for trombone and piano
Written for Joseph Alessi in memory of his mother, Maria Leone
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Preludium (2011)
for Viola and Piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Three Petite Etudes (2011)
for solo piano
Dedicated to France and Rolf Graage
Publisher: Edition Peters

4 Etudes - Wolf Tableaux (2011)
for solo piano
Written for Helene Grimaud
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Musi

Etudes and Duets (2010)
for Solo Trumpet
Publisher: Hickman Music Editions

Serenade (2009)
for violin and piano
Written for Anne Sophie Mutter
Publisher: Edition Peters

Sonatina (2006)
for trombone and organ
Written for Joseph Alessi
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Concert Piece No. 1 (2004)
for solo euphonium and piano
Commissioned by Jason Ham, Principle Euphonium with the US Military Academy Band at West Point
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

In Memorium (2004)
for solo trumpet or flugelhorn and piano
For Gwen Smith
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Two Images (2004)
for solo trumpet and flugelhorn double
Commissioned by Brian Shaw
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Lament (2004)
for two solo flugelhorns and brass band
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Musi

Symmetries (2003)
for two pianos
Commissioned by the Music Institute of Chicago
In memory of Bill Russo
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Three Episodes (2001)
for trumpet and piano
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Four Miniatures (2000)
for trumpet / flugelhorn and piano
Commissioned by Robert Sullivan (New York Philharmonic)
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Etudes (2000)
for solo Trumpet
Antaras - Quadrille - Saltarello
Publisher: Hal Leonard

Fandango (1999)
for solo trumpet, trombone and band (piano reduction by the composer)
Written for Phil Smith and Joe Alessi
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Zarabanda (1998)
for solo xylophone, (marimba double) and piano (reduction from band)
Written for Evelyn Glennie
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Someone to Watch Over Me (1997)
for trumpet or flugelhorn and piano
George Gershwin / Arrangement by Joseph Turrin
Recorded by Philip Smith
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music
To purchase contact Joseph Turrin

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Night Flight (1995)
for flute and piano
Finalist category of recommended 1996-97 flute solos by the National Flute Association
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Vision (1995)
for flute and piano
Dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Joyful Rain (1995)
for Native American Flute and Piano
Publisher: Zalo-JP Publications

Dedications (1995)
for flute and piano
Recitation (for George Abbott) - Winter Sky (for James Pallerite) - Song for Flute (for James Galway)
Finalist category of recommended 1996-97 flute solos by the National Flute Association
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Two Portraits (1995)
for flugelhorn/trumpet and piano
Recorded by Philip Smith
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Vision (1995)
for flute and piano
Dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Christmas Suite (1994)
1. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen / 2. Silent Night / 3. Good King Wenceslas
Transcriptions for solo piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Winter Sky (1994)
for Native American Flute or C Flute and piano
Publisher: Zalo-JP Publications

Escapade (1989)
for piccolo trumpet and piano
also for brass band/wind ensemble version available through the composer
Commissioned by Philip Smith
Publisher: Winwood Music

Theme from A New Life (1989)
for piano solo
From the Paramount Pictures film A New Life. Directed by Alan Alda
Publisher: Not Available

Romantic Sketches
Volume 1 and 2 for solo piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

O to make the most jubilant song
for Solo Trumpet and Brass Band
For Chris Martin (Principal Trumpet with the NY Philharmonic) & the New York Staff Band
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Prelude (1988)
for piano solo
Dedicated to Alan Alda
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Canticle (1988)
for organ
In memory of Genevieve and Joseph Fisher
Publisher: Subito Music

Intrada (1988)
for trumpet and piano
Recorded by Philip Smith
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Piano Suite (1987)
for piano solo
March - Siciliana - Vocalise - Fragment - Nocturne - Toccata
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Aeolus (1972)
for flute and piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music; Zalo-JP Publications

Caprice (1972)
for trumpet and piano
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Sonatina (1972)
for clarinet and piano
Moderate - Lightly - With Energy
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Five Pieces (1971)
for solo clarinet
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Children Suite (1970)
for piano solo
Children's Song - Song for my Doll - Playing - It's Raining - Waltz - Going to the Park
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Elegy (1970 - Revised 1994)
for trumpet and String Orch or with piano
Publisher: Editions BIM (Switzerland)

Landscape (1966)
for solo bass clarinet
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Wind Ensemble • Band

And yet your touch upon them will not pass (2021)
for wind ensemble
In memory of Joan deAlbuquerque
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Dedication for Band (2017)
Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes

Regiment of Heroes (2017)
Written for the Presidents Own - The US Marine Band
Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes

Serenade Romantic
In memory of Howard Hanson
Publisher: Hal Leonard

Circle Dance
Commissioned by Bergenfield, NJ High School Honors Wind Ensemble
Brian P.Timmons, Conductor
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Jubilant Overture
Jubilant Overture was commissioned by the H.B. Whitehorne Middle School Gold Band, Verona, NJ
Dan Halpern, Conductor
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Kronos for Tuba and Band (1976 – Revised in 2016)
Written for Harvey Phillips
Piano reduction by Kent Eshelman
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Academy Overture
Commissioned by the Las Vegas Academy Wind Ensemble
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Pacific Crest Overture
Commissioned by the Tacoma Concert Band
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Sandia Crest (2013)
Commissioned by the University of New Mexico Wind Ensemble
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Sounding of the Call (2012)
for solo trumpet & wind ensemble
Commissioned as the Final Test Piece for the Ellsworth Smith International Competition
Publisher: Subito Music

Concertino (2011)
for 11 instruments and wind ensemble
Commissioned by the National Endowment on the Arts
West Chester University
Publisher: Edition Peters

Journey to Freedom (2010)
Commissioned by the University of Notre Dame Band
Premiered at Carnegie Hall on May 11, 2010
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Scarecrow Overture (2010)
From the chamber opera The Scarecrow
Publisher: Edition Peters

High Fligh (2008)
Commissioned by the US Air Force Band in Washington, DC
Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes

Ritual (revised in 2008)
1st movement from Soundings for Band
Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes

Illuminations (2004)
for solo trombone and wind symphony
Written for Joseph Alessi and the University of New Mexico Wind Symphony
Recorded for Summit Records
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

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Hemispheres (2002)
picc, 3 fl, 3 ob, english hrn, Eb cl, 2 Bb cl, bass cl, 3 bsn, contra bsn, 5 hrn, 4 trp, 3 trb, bass trb, tuba, harp, piano/celesta double, timp, 4 Perc
Written for Kurt Masur's farewell concert with the New York Philharmonic
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Quadrille (2002)
for three trombones and band
Commissioned by the West Point Band
2002 Bicentennial Commission
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Fandango (1999)
for solo trumpet, trombone and band
also available with piano reduction
Written for Phil Smith and Joe Alessi
Recorded for Summit Records
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Chronicles (1998)
for trumpet and wind symphony
Commissioned for Philip Smith by several American Universities
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Zarabanda (1998)
for solo xylophone, marimba and band
Written for Evelyn Glennie
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Soundings for Band (1997)
Commissioned by the University of Wisconsin
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Hope Alive (1995)
for Chorus and Piano (or Band)
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Text by Heather Anne Stanig
Publisher: Hal Leonard

Two Sketches for Band (1995)
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Company

Escapade (1994)
for piccolo trumpet and band
Originally for brass band (Piano Reduction available)
Commissioned by Phil Smith
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Invocation (1992)
for Chorus and Band / Piano
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Text by Walt Whitman
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Company

Arabesque (1990)
for 2 Bb instruments and Band
Originally for brass band (Piano Reduction available)
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Sadie Thompson (film score 1987)
2 fl (picc. double), 1 ob, 2 cl (bass cl. double), 2 bsn, 2 hrn, 2 trp, 2 trb, 2 cello, string bass, piano, and perc.
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Concert Processional
for middle school band
Commissioned by the West Point Band
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Monologues
for solo euphonium wind ensemble
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Lullaby for Noah
for wind ensemble
Commissioned by the Hartt School Wind Ensemble
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Celebration
for middle school wind ensemble
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Masquerade
for middle school wind ensemble
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Nessun Dorma (Puccini)
for wind ensemble
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Brass Ensemble

Colloquy (2019)
for 8 trombones
Publisher: Editions BIM

Fanfare a la carte (2014)
for brass ensemble and timpani
Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic in honor of Phil Smith
Conducted by Bram Tovey
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Quintessence (2012)
for brass quintet
Commissioned by NY Philharmonic Principal Brass, Axiom Brass, Chestnut Brass Company, Dallas Brass, Gaudete Brass, and Western Brass Quintet
Publisher: Editions BIM

Labyrinth (2011)
for 8 trumpets
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Ceremonial Prelude (2010)
for 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba and 2 percussion
Commissioned by Michael Shugrue for the NY Philharmonic brass section
Premiered at the College of Staten Island (July 17, 2010)
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Holiday Jubilee (2009)
Duet for horn, tuba and brass ensemble
Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic
Featuring Philip Myers, Horn and Alan Baer, Tuba
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Three Sketches for brass quintet (2007)
for brass quintet
Publisher: Editions BIM

The Fir Tree (2007)
for double brass quintets, percussion, narrator and vocal soloist
Commissioned by the Canadian Brass and the NY Philharmonic Principal Brass
Based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen adapted by Gloria Nissenson
Premiered at Avery Fisher Hall in NYC. Conducted by the composer with Bob McGrath, narrator and Annett Sanders, vocal soloist
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Three Carols (2006)
Commissioned by the Canadian Brass and the NY Philharmonic Principal Brass
Premiered at Avery Fisher Hall in NYC
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Rhapsody Noel (2006)
Commissioned by the Canadian Brass and the NY Philharmonic Principal Brass
Premiered at Avery Fisher Hall in NYC
Brass Band version is available through the Salvation Army - USA Eastern Territory Music Publishing

Asterism (2003)
for 12 to 16 trombones
Commissioned by the Joseph Alessi Trombone Workshop
Publisher: Editions BIM

West Side Story Suite (2000)
for 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 4 trombones, tuba
Commissioned by Carnegie Hall for the New York Philharmonic brass section
World premiere on 9/24/2000 at Carnegie Hall
for information on this arrangement contact Joseph Turrin

Jazzalogue No.1 (1997)
for 3 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, tuba
Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic for their 1997 Latin American Tour
Publisher: C.Alan Publications

Fanfare for Five (1997)
for brass quintet
Commissioned by the New Jersey Chamber Music Society
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Solarium (1995)
for trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba and piano
Commissioned by members of the NY Philharmonic
Publisher: Editions BIM

Soundscapes (1994)
for brass quintet
Publisher: Editions BIM

Sweet Liberty (1986)
for brass, flute, piano, bass, drums
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

TV Wizard (1983)
for 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piccolo, piano, bass, drums
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Structures (1981)
for large brass choir: Eb trumpet, 4 Bb trumpets, flugelhorn, 4 horns, 4 trombones, 2 euphonium, 2 tuba, and percussion
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

March and Choral (1972)
for 4 trumpets, 2 horns, 4 trombones, 2 euphonium, tuba, and percussion
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Festival Fanfare (1970)
for 8 trumpets and percussion
Written for Lew Soloff
Recorded by Philip Smith
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Brass Band

Festive Prelude (2019)
for small brass band
Publisher: The Salvation Army / Music Publications

Prelude for Mark (2019)
for brass band
In memory of Mark Freeh
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Rejoice and Be Glad (2012)
for brass band
Publisher: Obrasso Verlag

O to make the most jubilant song
for Solo Trumpet and Brass Band
For Chris Martin (Principal Trumpet with the NY Philharmonic) & the New York Staff Band
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Eternal Song (2008)
for Eb soprano cornet and 6 Bb cornets and Brass Band
Publisher: The Salvation Army

Rhapsody Noel (2007)
Arranged for brass band by the composer
Commissioned by the Canadian Brass and the NY Philharmonic Principal Brass
Published: Salvation Army

Overture (2004)
for brass
Publisher: Studio Music

Animation (2004)
for brass band
Publisher: Obrasso Verlag

3 Carols (2004)
for brass band
Transcription from double brass quintet and percussion version
Commissioned by the Canadian Brass and the NY Philharmonic Principal Brass
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Lament (2004)
Duet for two flugelhorns and brass band
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

My Song Of Songs (1998)
Arrangement based on a melody by John Hallett
Commissioned by Philip Smith and the NY Salvation Army Staff Band
For a CD entitled My Song Of Songs featuring Phil Smith as trumpet soloist
Publisher: The Salvation Army

Hymn for Diana (1997)
In memory of Princess Diana
for brass band
Publisher: The Salvation Army

Escapade (1994)
for piccolo trumpet and band
Originally for brass band (Piano Reduction available)
Commissioned by Phil Smith
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Arabesque (1990)
for 2 Bb instruments and Band
Originally for brass band
Piano reduction available and also transcription for wind ensemble by the composer
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Caprice (Brass Band transcription -1989)
for trumpet and brass band
Publisher: Winwood Music

Trilogy (1987)
for brass band
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Prologue (1985)
for brass band and narrator
Text by Mark Freeh
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Festival Fanfare
for cornet section and percussion
also for 8 trumpets
Written for Lew Soloff
Publisher: Winwood Music

Choral

And Crimson Roses Onve Again be Fair (2018)
Cantata for chorus, soloists and chamber orchestra
Commissioned by Musica Viva NY, Washingtom Master Chorale and the New Orchestra of Washington
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (2016)
for SATB and Organ
Commissioned by The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City
Kent Tritle, Conductor
Publisher: Paraclete Press Sacred Music

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O Come, Emmanuel (2012)
for SATB and piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (2012)
for choir, cello and piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Introit for Easter (2012)
for choir, brass quintet and timpani
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Prayer (2012)
for SATB
Based on a prayer from the 4th century
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Morning Star (2011)
for womens choir (SSA) and piano
Text by Dorian Laskowski and Joseph Turrin
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Lux Illustris (Light of Lights) (2004)
for soprano 1, soprano 2, baritone, flute, cello and piano
Based on the ancient Norwegian Lux illuxit laetabunda chant
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Hymn for Peace (2003)
for SATB, flute, cello and piano
Text by Arvid Morne / Translation by Hans Corell
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Faith in Tomorrow (1995 - revised in 1999)
for Chorus and Piano (or Band)
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Text by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Hal Leonard

Hope Alive (1995)
for Chorus and Piano (or Band)
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Text by Heather Anne Stanig
Publisher: Hal Leonard

Invocation (1992)
for chorus and band / piano
Commissioned by Meet The Composer
Text by Walt Whitman
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Company

Two Russian Love Songs (1971)
for chorus (SATB) and piano or clarinet and cello
Do not Awaken My Memories - Snow Flurries
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Three American Folk Songs (1970)
for chorus (SATB) with optional piano
Careless Love - Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier - Peter Grey
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Psalm 121 (1970)
for chorus (SATB) with optional piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Credo (1970)
for male chorus
Text by E. A. Robinson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Vocal

That Thing, which makes the vastness bearable (2021)
for solo voice and chamber orchestra (piano reduction available)
Text by Ann Druyan
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

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Ave Maria (2021)
for voice and piano
Written for Renee Fleming
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Ticket to Ride by the Beatles
Arranged for the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra and soprano. For the EMI Toshiba recording - Let it Be
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

All My Loving by the Beatles
Arranged for the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra and soprano. For the EMI Toshiba recording - Let it Be
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Here, There and Everywhere by the Beatles
Arranged for the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra and soprano. For the EMI Toshiba recording - Let it Be
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

I’ve Waited so Long for You
Polly’s Aria from the chamber opera The Scarecrow
Publisher: C.F. Peters

Just One More Day With You
Written for Michael Feinstein
Lyric by Sally Stevens
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Ave Maria by Caccini
Arranged by Joseph Turrin
For Sumi Jo and the English Chamber Orchestra
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

The Word of the Wind (2017)
for string orchestra, flute, clarinet, harp and celesta
Written for Soprano Sumi Jo
Text by Man Jonggi
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Songs of Protest (2017)
for voice and piano
Death of a Soldier - In Guernica - The Dead in the Square
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Lovers Infiniteness (2007)
Text by John Donne
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Wasn't I the Fool (2007)
Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Written for Michael Feinstein
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Night Song (2005)
Text based on a passage from Don Quixote by Cervantes
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Thine, O Lord (2005)
Chronicles 29: 11-13
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Three Songs (2004)
for baritone and piano
Written for Thomas Hampson
Text by Sara Teasdale
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Your Love (2004)
for soprano and piano
Text by Christina Marcum
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

A Dream Within a Dream (2001)
for soprano and piano
Written for Melody Alesi
Text by Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Anyway You Play It - It's Music (1996)
for voice and piano / or orchestra
from "Anyway You Play It - It's Music", Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

True Love (1995)
for voice and piano
Text by Gloria Nissenson
For Joy and George Abbott
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Lullaby (1995)
for voice and piano with optional flute
Text by William Shakespeare from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Moon Song (1994)
for voice and piano
Text by the composer
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

She Walks in Beauty (1990)
for baritone voice and piano
Commissioned by Wade Thompson on behalf of his generous gift to the NY Philharmonic. Radiothon 1990
Text by Lord Byron
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Frankie (1990)
opera / Libretto by George Abbott
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Love is Everywhere with You (1988)
duet for soprano, baritone and piano
from "Frankie", Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Grave Diggers Song (1988)
duet for tenor, baritone and piano
from "Frankie", Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Friendship (1988)
duet for two women voices and piano
from "Frankie", Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Love Games (1980)
opera/musical in 2 acts
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

12 Haiku Songs (1978)
for soprano and piano
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

The Scarecrow (1976 - revised in 2006)
a chamber opera in two acts
Commissioned by the NJ State Council on the Arts
Libretto by Benard Stambler
Publisher: C. F. Peters

A Certain Slant of Light (1972)
for voice and piano
Text by Emily Dickinson
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Away Delights (1972)
for voice and piano
Text by John Fletcher
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music

Film

A New Life Overture (1989)
for orchestra
from the Alan Alda film "A New Life"
Publisher: Wise Music Classical

Sadie Thompson (1987)
2 fl (picc. double), 1 ob, 2 cl (bass cl. double), 2 bsn, 2 hrn, 2 trp, 2 trb, 2 cello, string bass, piano, and perc.
The 1928 silent film masterpiece starring Gloria Swanson and Lional Barrymore
Directed by Raoul Walsh. Screenplay by Somerset Maugham
New music score by Joseph Turrin for 18 players (97 minutes in length)
The full score and film are available for live performances.
For rental only
Publisher: Joseph Turrin Music and Kino International

— scores not available —

Verna - USO Girl PBS (WNET/Channel 13)
Starring Sissy Spacek, William Hurt, Sally Kellerman and Howard DeSilvia
Nominated for 3 Emmy Awards
Musical Director, Arranger
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

Intolerance (2002), Kino International
Directed in 1916 by D.W. Griffith
Composer
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (2002), Kino International
Starring Lon Chany
Composer
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

Diary of a Lost Girl (2001), Kino International
Starring Louise Brooks and directed in 1929 by G. W. Pabst
Composer
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

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Broken Blossoms (2000), Kino International
Directed in 1919 by D.W. Griffith for United Artists
1919 silent film classic Starring Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, and Donald Crisp
Composer
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

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Kingdom of Shadows (1998), Kino International
A documentary on horror films narrated by Rod Steiger
Composed and Performed by Joseph Turrin
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

1992 Olympic Fanfare (1992)
Orchestrations for the summer Olympic ceremonies in Barcelona, Spain

A New Life (1989), Paramount Pictures
Directed by Alan Alda
Starring Alan Alda, Ann-Margret, Hal Linden, John Shea and Veronica Hame
Composer, Conductor, Orchestrations
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

Weeds (1987), DEG Films
Directed by John Hancock and starring Nick Nolte
Orchestrations
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987), Cannon Films
Directed by Norman Mailer
Starring Isabella Rossellini, Ryan O'Neal, Debra Sundland and Lawrence Tierney
Orchestrations
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

Nightmare on Elm Street III (1987), New Line Cinema
Orchestrations
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

Little Darlings (1980), Paramount Pictures
Starring Tatum O'Neal, Matt Dillion, Armand Assante and Kristy McNichol
Music Director / On Location Composer
Commercially available in DVD and VHS format

The Guest (1969), New York University Productions
Directed by Ron Maxwell
Composer
Not available

Theatre

Yes, Virginia (2004)
Text by Gloria Nissenson

Frankie (1990)
opera/musical
Libretto by George Abbott

Love Games (1980)
opera/musical in 2 acts
Based on the play "Reigen" by A. Schnitzler
Book by Len Auclair. Lyrics by Judy Spencer

The Scarecrow (1976, revised in 2004)
chamber opera in 2 acts
Commissioned by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts in 1976
Libretto by Bernard Stambler

Veronicas Room (1979)
Incidental music for the play by Ira Levin

The Skin Of Our Teeth
Incidental music for the play by Thornton Wilder

Anyway You Play It - It's Music
for narrator/vocal, 2 young children, a few props with some staging and orchestra
Text by Gloria Nissenson

When Tony Plays the Sax
for narrator/vocal, orchestra, solo sax, and jazz trio
Text by Gloria Nissenson