Phoenix Music NL

Dedicated to Professor Jeffrey Agrell and his students of the University of Iowa 1. Fanfare 2. Romance 3. Dance

Johann Sebastian Bach Born in 1685, no other composer has written more nor written more beautifully for the organ than Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The Toccata & Fugue in D minor is his most fam...

Recorded by the AHQ together with the Horn Section of the New York Philharmonic. Based on a Scottish folk song. Playable by advanced students.

The Ghosts of Dublin for horn octet was commissioned in May of 2001, by the Alexander Horn Ensemble Japan. Mr. Turner has already composed two other horn octets entitled “Farewell to Red Castle” and “...

Another great work by Mr. Turner for horn octet and percussion. For advanced horn group. Percussion instruments needed are: Timpani, Chimes, Gong, Suspended Cymbal, Tambor, Tibetan Bowl (medium low),...

Carmen is probably the most popular opera of all times. It is the most performed of all operas, with a universal appeal that transcends cultures and generations. It has been the most filmed opera in h...

The "Gothic Horn Concerto" begins with an unmistakably Straussian flair. The main themes of the first movement, however, quickly take on the recognizable Turner sound. The movement is at once melodic,...

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide The darkness deepens Lord, with me abide When other helpers fail and comforts flee Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me Henry F. Lyte wrote these words in 1...

Driving across the great expanse of Arizona and New Mexico, one cannot help but be inspired by the magnificent landscape. There are long stretches of lonely desert, majestic, purple mountains, prairie...

“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” - ancient Chinese proverb “Candles in the Darkness” began its life as the third movement in Turner’s Symphony No. 1 “The Grail.” This versi...

Raphael Awakens Kerry Turner, composer of Raphael Awakens, is one of the most recognised names in the horn world. He is also a major name in brass playing in general. He appears regularly on the great...

Apollo for 10 horns was commissioned by the Alexander Horn Ensemble Japan. The members of this fine ensemble specified that this new piece would be played as the opening piece on a concert. This is wh...

The Sonata for Trombone and Piano, opus 78, was composed in 2017. It was commissioned by Jeremy Wilson, Associate Professor of Trombone at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. Turner’s Sonat...

Three movement work which shows off the virtuosity of the tuba. Recorded by Kyle Turner on his CD: EXPRESSIONS.

Collection of 4 duets for Tuba, as recorded by Kyle Turner on his CD: EXPRESSIONS. Titles of the movements: (Introduction), Waltz, Malaguena, Intermezzo (for Kristina), "Trigger"

I am a busy freelance tuba player in New York City. New York is a walking town. I often walk from job to job carrying my tuba(s) going up and down subway stairs, going across town, sometimes covering...

Rule Britannia! for Horn Quartet was composed in December of 2002. The work was intended to be a show piece for the American Horn Quartet, who premiered it at the International Horn Society’s 35th Int...

In 2010, The American Horn Quartet was invited to be the Featured Artists at the International Horn Society’s International Symposium. To commemorate this occasion, Kerry Turner decided to compose a s...

Le niveau d’exigence est aujourd’hui très élevé, le corniste doit être doté d’une technique irréprochable sur un large ambitus. Il n’est pas rare de jouer la même semaine une symphonie de Gustav MAHLE...

10 Jazzy Etudes for Horn were written following the same idea of the “12 Jazzy Etudes for Horn”. Although not so complex, these etudes take the jazzy style idea a little further. Usually advanced etud...

Jazztets Set #2 focuses on the music of a single musician: Arkady Shilkloper. Throughout his career, Shilkloper continues to be a fascinating musical chameleon, with his musical evolution and developm...

Jazztets, Set #3, focuses on music from four different musicians, whose music has four different musical focuses. In each of the Jazztets 4 Horns sets, I strive to present pieces in diverse styles, wh...

The Pocono Mountains of northern Pennsylvania have always been a rich source of creative inspiration for me. The basic concepts of many of my works germinated there during quiet weeks spent on vacatio...