John Webber
Composer
After serving in the Royal Marines Band Service (UK Ministry of Defense) for nine years Dr. Webber (born 1949) spent two years as an undergraduate student in Cologne, Germany and then another five years engaged in graduate work in the United States.
Since then he has composed conducted and taught in Britain, Germany and the U.S. He has founded and directed several orchestras and his music has been heard on radio and television both in Europe and the U.S. He is published by Arsis Press, Anglo-American Music Publishers and his own Webber Music.
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John Webber - Resume/C.V.
CONTACT:
https://webbermusic.com/contact
EDUCATION:
1972-74 Konservatorium and Musikhochschule, Koeln, Germany
1974-75 Boston Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA, USA.
1975-76 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, USA.
1976-77 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
1977-79 The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, USA.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA:
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) - Music Composition
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA:
Master of Arts (MA) - Music Theory and Composition
TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC, LONDON:
Fellow of Trinity College, London (FTCL) - Music Theory and Composition
Licentiate of Trinity College, London (LTCL) - Flute Teaching
KONSERVATORIUM DER STADT KOELN - GERMANY
Diploma in Flute Performance
LANGUAGES:
German (fluent written/spoken)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
BMI Affiliate (Broadcast Music Incorporated, NY.)
Listed in 'Who's Who in American Music' (1985 Edition)
Listed in 'The International Who's Who in Music' (1988 and 1996 Editions)
MILITARY CAREER:
1963-72 Nine years in the Royal Marines Band Service playing Flute and Piano.
Performed at various functions and concerts throughout the UK and overseas.
CIVILIAN CAREER:
2010-present: semi-retired, available for some part-time work as composing permits.
2007/2010 PART TIME INSTRUCTOR Kalamazoo College Music Department teaching composition and improvisation.
2006 Spring - PART TIME INSTRUCTOR Western Michigan University School of Music Teaching Aural Comprehension.
2000/ 2005 MUSIC DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER - Ithaca Community Orchestra.
2000/2003 PART-TIME TEACHER - Gossett Center, Ithaca, NY, Teaching music appreciation.
2000/2002 INSTRUCTOR - Ithaca Music Academy, Ithaca, NY. Teaching piano, flute, theory, composition, improvisation & ensemble workshops.
1996-99 LECTURER (PART-TIME) - Highbury College (UK) Taught music theory, private flute and piano lessons.
1995/2000 MUSIC DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR - Portsmouth New Music Orchestra (UK)
1994-95 LECTURER (PART-TIME) - University of Southampton (UK) Taught music theory.
1992-94 MUSIC DIRECTOR - Absolute Theatre Company, Hendersonville, NC.
1985-88 INSTRUCTOR - The Crowden School, Berkeley, California, USA. Taught
music theory, composition, harmony, counterpoint, ear-training, musicianship,
conducting and ensemble coaching, private flute and piano lessons.
1983-85 MUSIC DIRECTOR - Falls Church Civic Band, Falls Church, VA.
1981-85 MUSIC DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR - New Music Orchestra of Washington, DC.
1979-81 INSTRUCTOR - Music Schools in Bonn, Bruehl, Wesseling and
Koenigswinter, West Germany, also at the Ursulinen Gymnasium, Hersel.
Responsible for teaching music theory, composition, appreciation, improvisation,
20th Century music, keyboard harmony and conducting school orchestras.
1977-79 GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Taught music theory, keyboard harmony, ear training.
1976-77 TEACHING FELLOW - University of Pittsburgh. Same duties as above.
1975-76 GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Taught flute and chamber music.
1974-75 JUNIOR FACULTY - Boston Conservatory of Music. Taught flute.
1972-73 INSTRUCTOR - Musikschule der Stadt Bonn, W. Germany. Taught flute, private flute and piano lessons.
SHORT COMPOSER RESIDENCIES/WORKSHOPS/GUEST LECTURES
MIT Dramashop 1975
Siegerland Orchester, Germany 1980
Collegium Musicum, Universität, Bonn, Germany 1980
Folger Theatre Company 1984
Randolph County Schools NC 1993
COMA, Basingstoke, England 1999
Various Schools, Portsmouth area, England 1995-2000
Roberts School, Syracuse, NY 2001
Cornell University, Music Dept., 2001
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
UK Driver’s Licence (No Endorsements).
Michigan USA Driver's Licence.
Health - Good; Non-Smoker. -
premieres
John Webber - Premiere
Cat No, Title, Performer, Location, Date
200307, BURLESCA, Ithaca Community Orchestra, Lakeside Nursing Home, Ithaca, NY, 2003
197506, CALVARY AND THE RESURECTION, MIT Dramashop, MIT, Cambridge, MA, 1976
198805, CELLO SONATA, Trinity Concert Series, Berkeley, CA, 1986
199205, CHRISTMAS CAROL, Absolute Theatre Company, Hendersonville, NC, 1992
198402, CLARINET QUINTET, Chesapeake String Quartet Jerry Hall, Alexandria, VA, 1985
199901, CONCERTINUO, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1999
199907A, CRAZY JANE songs, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, Nelson High School, Portsmouth, England, 1997
198209, DOUBLE CONCERTO, New Music Orchestra of Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1982
199503, DUKKHA, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1995
197903, E TENEBRIS, Pëdagogische Hochschule Orchester, Pëdagogische Hochschule Bonn, West Germany, 1979
199604, EIGHT VIOLETS, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1996
198104, EKLEKTIKOS, Siegerland Orchester, West German Radio, Cologne, W. Germany, 1982
198804, EPITAPHS, Debra Golata, Berkeley, CA, 1988
198106, FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, Colloquium Musicum, Bonn University, W. Germany, 1981
200409, FANFARE SUITE, Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra, Binghamton, NY, 2005
199601, FIVE OSTINATOS, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1996
198602, FOUR SERENDES, Trinity Concert Series, Berkeley, CA, 1986
198607, HORN SONATA, Trinity Concert Series, Berkeley, CA, 1986
198211, JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS DISCIPLES, St. James’ Church Choir, James’ Church, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., 1982
199703, KUBLA KHAN, Portsmouth New Music orchestra Purbrook Park School, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1997
199301, LITTLE PRINCES, Absolute Theatre Company, Hendersonville, NC, 1993
197501, MACDOWELL’s TRIBUTE, Boston Conservatory Orchestra, Boston Conservatory, Boston, MA, 1974
199911, MICROCOSM, Graham Williams, London, England, 1999
199602A, MINIATURES, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1996
199602B, MINIATURES, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1996
199506, NETZACH, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1995
199904A, NONSENSE SONGS I, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, St Paul’s School, Paulsgrove Community Centre, England, 1994
199904B, NONSENSE SONGS II, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, St Paul’s School, Paulsgrove Community Centre, England, 1994
197603, OCCENTARE, Student Recital, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1976
197601, ON CHARLES IVES’ BIRTHDAY, New Music Orchestra of Washington, D.C., Market Five Gallery, Washington, D.C., 1976
197602, PASSACAGLIA AND FUGUE, Student Recital, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1976
198210, PERMUTATIONS, New Music Orchestra of Washington, D.C., Market Five gallery, Washington, D.C., 1982
198309, PTOLOMY’S JOURNAL, New Music Orchestra of Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1983
199605, SHAKESPEARE SONGS, Portsmouth New Music orchestra Stamshaw School, Portsmouth, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1996
198907, SINFONIETTA FOR THIRTY THREE, College Preparatory School Orchestra, Berkeley, CA, 1989
198708, SNOW WHITE AND THE THREE PIGS, Crowden School, Crowden School, Berkeley, CA, 1987
198311, SONG OF SONGS, New Music Orchestra of Washington, D.C. Christ Church Choir, Church of the Resurrection, Washington, D.C., 1983
199808, ST JUDE, Portsmouth District Composer’s Alliance, Gosport, England, 1998
197405, STRING QUARTET NO 1, Ziegler Concerts, Bonn, W. Germany, , 1974
199608, THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK, Portsmouth New Music orchestra Stamshaw School, Portsmouth, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1996
198113, THE NATIVITY, New Music Orchestra of Washington, D.C., St. James’ Church Choir, James’ Church, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., 1981
198212, THE TEMPEST, Folger Theatre Group, Folger Shakespeare Library, 1982
198401, THREE CONCERT PIECES, New Music Orchestra of Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1984
200412, THREE LATIN DANCES, Ithaca Community Orchestra, Ithaca, NY, 2004
198110, THREE SYMPHONIC MOVEMENTS, New Music Orchestra of Washington, D.C., Market Five gallery, Washington, D.C., 1981
197507, TRIO, Faculty Trio, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1976
199805, TRYPTICH, Portsmouth New Music orchestra, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, England, 1998
198601, VARIATIONS FOR ORCHESTRA no. 2, The Crowden School, Crowden School, Berkeley, CA, 1986 -
works conducted
John Weber - Works Conducted
Alan Hoddinott, Viola Concertino, Orchestra
Bartok, Rumanian Dances, Orchestra
Bernstein, Candide Overture, Band
Bizet, L'Arlessienne Suite, Orchestra
Boyce, Symphonies, Orchestra
Clara Lyle Boone, Motive and Chorale, Orchestra
Clara Lyle Boone, The Anunciation of Spring, Orchestra
Copland, An Outdoor Overture, Orchestra, Band
David Owens, Psalm for Strings, Orchestra
Debussy, Suite Bergamasque, Orchestra, Arrangement
Debussy, Two Arabesques, Orchestra, Arrangement
Delius, Walk to the Paradise Garden, Orchestra
Elgar, Pomp & Circumstance Marches, Orchestra, Band
Faure, Pavane, Orchestra
Frances McKay, Echoes from beyond the Sound Barrier, Orchestra, premiere
Frank, Petite Pieces, Orchestra
Gary Hull, Concerto for Brass & Orch, Orchestra, premiere
Gary Hull, Exposition for Orchestra, Orchestra, premiere
Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue from piano, Orchestra, Band
Goldsmith, Star Trek, Orchestra
Gould, An American Salute, Band
Grieg, Peer Gynt Suite, Band
Grieg, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Orchestra, ArrangementHolst, Country Song, Orchestra
Holst, Marching Song, Orchestra
Holst, St. Paul's Suite, Orchestra, Band
Holst, Suite in E flat, Band
Holst, Suite in F, Band
Ives, Symphony no 3, Orchestra
Jarnefeldt, P araeludium, Orchestra
Jarre, Lawrence of Arabia, Band
John Furth, O. Kokoschka: die Windsbraut, Orchestra, premiere
John Webber, Burlesca for Violin & Orchestra, Orchestra, premiere
John Webber, DoubleConcerto gamba&hrpschd, Orchestra, Chorus, premiere
John Webber, Dukkha, Orchestra, premiere
John Webber, Eklektikos, Orchestra, premiere
John Webber, Konzertstueck #1 fl clt & orch, Orchestra, premiere
John Webber, Konzertstueck #2 vla vc & orch, Orchestra, premiere
John Webber, Orchestra Variations #1, Orchestra, premiere
John Webber, Orchestra Variations #2, Orchestra, premiere
John Webber, Snow White & the 3 Pigs children's opera, Orchestra, Chorus, Premiere
John Webber, The Nativity Liturgical Opera, Orchestra, Chorus, premiere
John Webber, The Song of Songs Oratorio, Orchestra, Chorus, premiere
John Webber, Three Synphonic Movements, Orchestra, premiere
Joseph Santo, Correspondances sop & orch, Orchestra, premiere
Joseph Santo, In Nocturno tenor & orch, Orchestra, premiere
Joseph Santo, Mouvementes Concertantes, Orchestra, premiere
JS Bach, Inventions, Orchestra, Arrangement
JS Bach, Partita no 1, Orchestra, Arrangement
JS Bach, Suite in B minor, Orchestra, Arrangement
Leroy Anderson, Irish Suite, Band
MacDowell, Woodland Sketches, Orchestra, Arrangement
Maxwell Davis, The RainbowChildren's Opera, Orchestra, Chorus,
Morris Surdin, Concerto for Mandolin & Strings, Orchestra, U.S. premiere
Mozart, Ah! Vous dirai-je Maman, Orchestra, Arrangement
Mozart, Symphony in G minor #40, Orchestra
Paul Pillott, Passacaglia, Orchestra, premiere
Philip Drew, Paper Mill Lock, Orchestra, premiere
Philip Drew, The Bells, Orchestra, Chorus, premiere
Prokoffieff, Peter and the Wolf, Orchestra
Ravel, Pavanne, Orchestra
Rebecca Williams, The Coast Dreamers sop&orch, Orchestra, premiere
Richard Rogers, Cinderell musical, Orchestra, Chorus,
Rimsky Korsakov, Cortage form Mlada, Band
Satie, Three Gymnopaedes, Orchestra, Arrangement
Shostakovitch, Festival Overture, Orchestra, Band
Sousa, Marches, Orchestra, Band
Strauss J., Waltzes, Orchestra, Band
Svendsen, Kronungs Marsch, Orchestra
Ulf Grahn, The Wind of Dawn orch & tape, Orchestra
Van de Vate, Gema Java, Orchestra, premiere
Van de Vate, Variations for Orchestra, Orchestra
Vaughn Williams, Folk Song Suite, Orchestra, Band
Vaughn Williams, The Lark Ascending, Orchestra
Violeta Dinescu, Memories for String Orchestra, Orchestra
Virgil Thomson, The Plough that Broke the Plains, Orchestra
Wayne Barlow, Winter's Past, Orchestra
Winifred Hyson, Suite for Orchestra, Orchestra
Wolf-Ferrari, Susanna's Secret Overture, Orchestra -
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