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David Gaines, composer
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Rockville, Maryland
United States

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Member Since1/21/2006
Band Websitedavidgaines.org
InfluencesAaron Copland, Jerzy Sapieyevski, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Paul Hindemith, Adolphus Hailstork, Alan Hovhaness, Bulgarian folk music, Brazilian jazz, bits & pieces of everything else that I’ve ever heard

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Sounds LikeA mix of all of the above
Record LabelMMC Recordings & Verda Stelo Music
Type of LabelIndie




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Composer DAVID GAINES (b. 1961) has been hailed by a wide variety of critics and other artists for his imaginative orchestrations, the international flavor of his music, and his exploration of new sonorities through unique instrumental combinations while remaining rooted in traditional musical structures:

"A captivating performance....a milestone in the canon of symphonic band literature" (Washington Post)

"Colorful percussion writing....Gaines demonstrates a keen affinity for orchestration. Woodwinds and brass are vividly exploited; percussion applied with as much subtlety as power." (Baltimore Sun)

"I cannot imagine a more powerful mix of words, images, and music....People who know nothing of Massoud or Afghanistan will be stunned by the sheer power of the composition, and people who are familiar with these topics will be reduced to tears....a tremendous piece of work." (Sebastian Junger, author, "The Perfect Storm," "A Death In Belmont," "Fire")

"This is very attractive music....Without ever sounding like a pastiche of styles, Gaines' music succeeds in creating its own approachable style, with impressive lyricism....and a real sense of power and purpose" (Records International)

"Wonderful compositions...." (Bay Area Chamber Symphony)

"Thank you for writing such beautiful music for the voice." (Mezzo-soprano Kimball Wheeler, former voice faculty member, California Institute of the Arts)

"Extraordinary talents....highly skilled handling of the large structure....a very talented composer" (Loudoun Symphony Orchestra conductor Mark McCoy)

"....spiritually uplifting...." (Omaid Weekly)

"....Gaines has contributed [a] major work which can hold its own against any other modern symphony...." (EsperantoUSA)


David Gaines grew up in Stamford, Connecticut and was a euphonium and bass trombone player in both bands and orchestras (he was principal euphonium of the Connecticut All-State Band for two years), a background that enabled him in later years, as a composer, to champion solo opportunities for low brass instruments. His output includes two symphonies, two euphonium concertos, and numerous pieces of chamber music -- performed around the United States -- for a wide variety of instruments, plus electronic music. His principal compositions are available on compact discs and digital downloads from MMC Recordings and Verda Stelo Music and are published by Verda Stelo Music. Radio stations across the USA, as well as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and internet music streaming sites, have broadcast these recordings.

A graduate of Northwestern University, American University, and Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Conservatory of Music (where he earned a doctoral degree in composition), Dr. Gaines' teachers included M. William Karlins, Stephen Syverud, Jerzy Sapieyevski, Jean Eichelberger Ivey, and Robert Sirota.

Dr. Gaines' numerous awards include annual ASCAP Standard Awards since 2000; First Prize in the 1997 College Music Society Mid Atlantic Chapter Student Composers Competition; and a First Prize in the World Esperanto Association's 1995 International Fine Arts Competition. He has served on the faculty of New School University's online Master of Media Technology degree program, for which he created the first Internet college-level music course for credit (on the history of electronic music technology), as well as University of Maryland University College, where he holds the rank of adjunct associate professor. Dr. Gaines is also the co-host of Common Tone, an internet podcast that blends irreverent humor with discussion of contemporary classical music.

David Gaines is particularly known around the world as a champion of the international language Esperanto. The "Society and Esperanto" Foundation of Bulgaria named him an Honorary Life Member in 1994, and in 2006 the international organization Muzika Esperanto-Ligo awarded him the title of Honorary President. Esperanto magazine, published in The Netherlands, commissioned him to write their obituary for the distinguished composer Lou Harrison after his passing in 2003 (Harrison was renowned for his support and use of Esperanto in his own music).

A composer member of ASCAP and the American Music Center, his most recent composition is ...and dispel the miseries of the world, a concerto for baritone saxophone and chamber orchestra (for the Seattle saxophonist James DeJoie), which was recorded in May 2008 by the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra under the direction of principal guest conductor Kirk Trevor. This recording will appear on a chamber music CD release in 2009 on the MMC Recordings label.

Dr. Gaines' current projects include a sonata for flute and piano for FluteWorld.com and a concerto for trombone/euphonium and orchestra for Robert Kozánek (principal trombonist, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra) to be featured as part of the 60th anniversary celebration in September 2009 of the P.J.Vejvanovský Conservatory in Kromeríž, Czech Republic.

David Gaines resides in Rockville, Maryland, USA.




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La Pafklik





May 26 2008 7:18 AM






Dankon pro aldono; La Pafklik HipHop en Esperanto!




http://myspace. com/lapafklik

http://lapafklik. ipernity. com
VINILKOSMO "Esperanto-Muzik-Prod."





Apr 13 2008 8:58 AM

Saluton David !
Ni malfermis novan paghon de VINILKOSMO che Ipernitio !!!
Vinilkosmo jhus malfermis paghon che Ipernitio kiu nun furoras en esperantio.
Che Ipernitio abundas esperantistoj kvazaù en virtuala kongresejo kaj la retejo estas tute taùga char eblas elekti Esperanton kiel interfaca lingvo.
Vi povas malfermi vian duan paghon tie..
Dume ni invitas vin viziti nian novan paghon che :
http://vinilkosmo. ipernity. com

Plej muzikamike
Flo !
Pericle Odierna





Feb 18 2008 12:12 PM

Thanks Mr.David for add me in myspace.I'm Honored. Many compliments for your beatiful music.The duo from Music for winds is most interesting.
VINILKOSMO "Esperanto-Muzik-Prod."





Jan 4 2008 4:53 AM

Saluton David,
Dankon pro la aldono.

Bonvenon en niaj paghoj pri esperanto-muziko.

Estas honoro havi vin en nia amikaro.

Plej muzikajn bondezirojn por la nova jaro 2008.
Flo !
Michelle Young





Jan 1 2008 6:54 AM

Happy New Year 2008 David - I wish for you good health, joy, and love throughout the year!

Michelle
Stephanie Pray, Composer





Dec 21 2007 8:30 PM

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Caroline Moore





Nov 26 2007 5:33 AM

I love your music! Bravo! Nice to find a fellow Virginian! Thanks for adding me! I am wishing you all of the best!
Stephanie Pray





Nov 19 2007 10:43 PM

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Michelle Young





Nov 16 2007 5:50 PM

Thanks! I expect you on the next flight ready to start cutting...this time I'll just sip some hot tea and watch ;-)

Hope you're having a nice weekend too!

Michelle
Eva Rydén, Dramatic Soprano





Oct 27 2007 2:08 AM

Hi
Thanks for adding, nice music.
Take care!
Eva Rydén (Operasinger)
Stephanie Pray, Composer





Oct 23 2007 9:25 PM

Hi David!
Thanks so much for keeping in touch! I'd be so happy to help in any way, so please ask away!
Take Care,
Steph
Heidi Saeter





Oct 3 2007 7:45 AM

I've been working on some transcriptions for flute/organ (as there really aren't that many pieces out there and I love that combo) but flute/tuba and flute/euphonium... who would have thought! ;-) I love it!! I'll definitely be in touch!
Heidi Saeter





Sep 17 2007 5:50 AM

Thanks for the add!

All my best,

Heidi Saeter
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Aug 30 2007 10:12 PM

Thank you for your support.
All best wishes from Vienna

The
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Tuba_Licious





Jun 18 2007 6:11 PM

Thank you for your comments David. I really appreciate what you have said about my tone and sensitivity of my playing. Again...thanks. I try hard.
Your music is really cool too. I especially like the tuba/flute duo, Most composers have a hard time making those two instruments sound well together, but you pulled it off well.
I just wanted to say, if you ever need something played by a tuba player, look me up. I would be glad to play some of your stuff.
Thanks again,
Adrian Rodriguez
Martin Vitous





May 13 2007 8:11 AM

Concerto for clarinet

& orchestra

I uploaded

for everybody

who is interested

in strange music

martin
Tempei Nakamura 中村 天平





May 4 2007 2:42 PM

Thank you for adding me.
you are really great composer!!
I like your orchestra music.
I'm looking forward to seeing you.
lion of panjshir





Feb 11 2007 11:12 PM

we thank you for honoring massoud as well. happy happy blessed new year to you and yours***
Elizabet





Dec 31 2006 6:50 AM



Wishing you lots of musical and creational bliss in 2007!
AKTIVEYTOR





Dec 30 2006 11:35 AM

great site. let us create a network of social change for social justice across the corporate-owned myspace universe and connect in real time and real life in the struggle on the streets.

A Luta Continua

www.myspace.com/JesseLokahiHeiwa
California Symphony





Dec 30 2006 10:40 AM

Thanks so much for youe friendship, and all the best for 2007!

Happy new year from California Symphony
KATE LYNN lyricist parolier auteur





Dec 26 2006 8:08 AM

Nice to meet you David and glad you like our music.
Kate Lynn
Garritan Libraries





Dec 8 2006 7:26 PM

Thanks for the add.

Visit our site again for more new Christmas music from composers around the world.
Aaron Meyer ~ Concert Rock Violinist





Nov 1 2006 12:23 PM

Hi David -
New video on my page.
Playing vio at age 11!
Check it out when you can.
Enjoy!
Aaron Meyer
Concert Rock Violinist
melissa reiner





Oct 30 2006 9:47 AM

i think we must have met at peabody, as i was there from 1992-96, and your name is familiar to me as well. congratulations on all of your success and thanks for saying hello.
Cathryn





Oct 23 2006 5:45 PM

Thanks for adding me and I have enjoyed listening very much! The tuba-flute is a great dialogue.

Cathryn
Aaron Meyer ~ Concert Rock Violinist





Oct 14 2006 6:26 PM

Greetings David,
I appreciate the add to your page!
Always,
Aaron Meyer
Concert Rock Violinist



Bay Area Chamber Symphony





Oct 11 2006 7:39 PM



Wonderful compositions!
Michelle Young





Sep 18 2006 12:52 PM

Whassup!? Hope you're doing well...drop me a line sometime!

:-)

Michelle
Arioso and Quintaero Chamber Ensembles





Aug 2 2006 12:35 PM

I love your expirementation with unique instrumentations, ala flute and tuba. How marvelous. I love your conversation between instruments. I would love to hear more from you. DO you have any pieces for standard woodwind quintet or trio (oboe/clarinet/bassoon)? If you do please let me know. I'd be interested in checking them out, or let me know if you do ever compose anything