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‘Spirit’ at Oregon State University

by Greg Simon on November 9, 2017November 8, 2017

Performed as part of the Oregon State University Choirs’ concert event ‘Live as One – A Concert for Social Justice’. Performed by the OSU Meistersingers, directed by Russ Christensen. The LaSells-Stewart Center in Corvallis (my hometown!), 7:30pm. Free admission, but tickets recommended — reserve here.

Two Orchids at the La Crosse New Music Festival

by Greg Simon on October 31, 2017October 14, 2017

Performed by Josh Baker, at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. 7:30pm in Annett Recital Hall. More information at https://www.uwlax.edu/music.

UNL Jazz Orchestra – ‘Marble and Glass’

by Greg Simon on April 26, 2017April 24, 2017

Directed by me! Performed as part of the ‘Music from UNL’ concert, alongside great music by UNL students and alumni. 7:30pm, Kimball Recital Hall – free admission.

Performing with the UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble (plus livestream!)

by Greg Simon on April 4, 2017March 5, 2017

Featuring standards and originals, including a tune or two of mine! 7:30pm, Westbrook Music Building 119 at UNL, free admission.

Non-Lincolners: this event is livestreamed! View the stream for free at http://arts.unl.edu/music/webcasts.

La Sierra University Wind Ensemble performs ‘For Angels, Slow Ascending’

by Greg Simon on March 11, 2017March 5, 2017

Directed by Giovanni Santos, the extraordinary conductor who commissioned the work. This is a fundraising concert for LSU’s European tour this summer. Tickets and more here.

Sophia Han premieres ‘Atacameños’ for solo violin – Florida State University

by Greg Simon on January 23, 2017December 22, 2016

Atacameños, commissioned by Sophia Han, receives its premiere performance on her second doctoral recital. 7:30pm in Longmire Recital Hall – free admission.

Jon Kratzer Performs “Way Through the Woods” at UMKC

by Greg Simon on April 22, 2016April 14, 2016

Jon performs The Way Through the Woods for trumpet and electronics on his Master’s recital at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. More information about Jon at http://jonkratzer.com/ – what a player! 5:00pm, Central United Methodist Church, Kansas City, MO.

Greg performs in ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ by Matthew Browne

by Greg Simon on April 3, 2016February 22, 2016

A rare orchestral performance! Greg performs as part of the premiere performance of good buddy Matt Browne’s doctoral dissertation, Cabinet of Curiosities for sax quartet and orchestra. McIntosh Theatre at the University of Michigan, 5:15pm – free admission.

The Playground Ensemble premieres ‘Pan’s Shadow’

by Greg Simon on March 12, 2016February 29, 2016

Sonya Yeager-Meeks, flute, premieres Pan’s Shadow, a “micro-commission” in celebration of the Playground Ensemble’s 10th season! Englewood, CO. A house concert – tickets and details at http://www.playgroundensemble.org.

Rogue Two premieres ‘Step Inside’ at NASA

by Greg Simon on March 12, 2016February 22, 2016

The North American Saxophone Alliance 2016 Convention plays host to Andrew Allen and Gordon Hicken, who commissioned ‘Step Inside’ for soprano saxophone and marimba as Rogue Two. World premiere performance – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. More information at http://www.saxophonealliance.org.

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  1. Step Inside Rogue Two 8:37
  2. Promise Me You Won’t Believe A Single Word 18:50
  3. Devil Winds Cavell Trio 6:08
  4. Draw Me the Sun Alarm Will Sound 7:15
  5. Spirit University of Michigan Men's Glee Club 4:17
  6. Two Lorca Songs I: Hora de Estrellas University of Michigan Chamber Choir 3:10
  7. Two Lorca Songs II: Danza University of Michigan Chamber Choir 5:08
  8. Two Orchids Kellan Toohey 9:23
  9. Marble and Glass University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble 9:36
  10. Dead Cowboys: Pray for Rain 5:47
  11. Pneuma The Esoterics 8:22
  12. The Way Through the Woods Greg Simon, trumpet 4:36
  13. Foolish Fire California State University Fullerton Wind Ensemble
  14. Piano Quintet “Scenes From Childhood” II. Jordan and Nadia Playground Ensemble
  15. Piano Quintet “Scenes From Childhood” I. Kites at Seal Rock Fifth House Ensemble
  16. Piano Quintet “Scenes From Childhood” III. Tag! Playground Ensemble
  17. Dragonfly 4:14
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