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John McDonald

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Musician / Composer of Classical and Electronic

Composer, pianist, and collaborative performer. John McDonald is Music Department Chair and Professor of Music at Tufts University, where he served as Director of Graduate Music Studies from 2000 to 2010 and as Department Chair from 2000 to 2003. McDonald was named the 2007 MTNA-Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year by the Music Teachers National Association, and received the 2009 Lillian and Joseph Leibner Award for Distinguished Teaching and Advising from Tufts University. In 2010, he received the Waring Prize from Western Reserve Academy. His recordings appear on the Albany, Archetype, Boston, Bridge, Capstone, Neuma, New Ariel, and New World labels.

     
Genres
  • Classical
  • Electronic
  • Jazz
Popular Tracks   
Tantrum on Julia Werntz: Someone Who Loves You Throws Me At You by Julia Werntz & Various Artists
Horizons on Grand Theft by Su Lian Tan
Sonata for Double Bass and Piano: I. Con moto on Modern American Bass by Robert Black & John McDonald
Concerto for Piccolo Solo and Orchestra: III. Presto on Pansync by Carol Wincenc, Su Lian Tan, John McDonald & Cynthia Meyers
Five Number Pieces: III. Pas de Brouillards on Soundscapes: Music from the University of Maryland by Various Artists
Sonata for Double Bass and Piano: II. Adagio on Modern American Bass by Robert Black & John McDonald
Song of the Sea: I. Moderato espressivo on Alan Hovhaness: Exile Symphony by Alan Hovhaness, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, John McDonald, Kenneth Radnofsky & Gil Rose
Sonata for Double Bass and Piano: III. Scherzo on Modern American Bass by Robert Black & John McDonald
Song of the Sea: II. Adagio espressivo on Alan Hovhaness: Exile Symphony by Alan Hovhaness, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, John McDonald, Kenneth Radnofsky & Gil Rose
Lyric Piece for Contrabass and Piano on Modern American Bass by Robert Black & John McDonald

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Modern American BassRobert Black, John McDonald2011Album
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