Joshua M. Missal

Composer Joshua Missal passed his 90th birthday completing the following commissions: Invocation for double bass and piano, for bassist Allan von Schenkel; and Sarcasm for Three for viola, clarinet, and trombone, for the Eugene Chamber Ensemble.

Premieres

Passing for symphonic band was introduced on April 28, 2005, by the Oklahoma State University Symphonic Band, directed by Daymon Sherin.

Performances

Rondo Caprice for flute choir was performed February 28, 2005, by the Pocatello (ID) Flute Choir, under the direction of Pamela George. Carson Suite was presented on July 15 by the DC Youth Orchestra, Washington, DC. Passing, in its orchestral version, will be performed in February 2006 by the Wichita Symphony and in March by the Eugene (OR) Symphony.

Publications

Invocation, double bass and piano; La Danza (Rossini, arr.), four violas; Irish Washerwoman’s Dance (arr.), four violas; Fountain Park Pub. 5 Penny Rondo, string orchestra; Scottish Dances, strings; C. Alan Publications.

• 2003-2004 American Composers Update
• 2002-2003 American Composers Update
• 2000-2001 American Composers Update
• 1999-2000 American Composers Update
• 1997-1998 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online
• SAI's Music for Young People section