Peter Meechan is one of the leading compositional talents of his generation writing
for brass and wind. His sound world is infused with influences from many
different and varied sources to that of his predecessors, including the music of
Miles Davis and Pink Floyd, as well as that of Stravinsky and Messiaen.
Born in
Nuneaton, England, Peter began his composition studies at the North Warwickshire
College, under Simon Hall and Ben Markland. In 1998, he accepted a place at the
Royal Northern College of Music, studying composition with Anthony Gilbert, Elena
Firsova, David Horne and Adam Gorb. Following his undergraduate studies at the RNCM
Peter was appointed as the first ever 'Young Composer in Association' with
the prestigious Black Dyke Band, and later served as 'Composer in Residence' between 2006-2007.
His output for brass and wind has received worldwide acclaim, with performances from many
of Europe's leading ensembles, conductors, and soloists. These include: Steve Mead, Bramwell
Tovey, Mark Scatterday, David Childs, David Thornton, James Gourlay, Clark Rundell,
Andy Scott, Rob Buckland, Jacques Mauger, Tormod Flaten, Bones Apart Trombone Quartet, Black Dyke Band,
Birmingham Symphonic Winds, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Coldstream Guards and the RNCM Wind Orchestra.
He has had works featured on over ten CD's.
In February 2002, Peter's composition 'Revamp', was featured alongside the music of McCabe and Gregson
in 'The Gregson Connection' - a mini festival dedicated to the music of RNCM Principle, Edward Gregson.
Whilst in November 2003, Peter's music for Euphonium was showcased in 'Brilliant Minds', a concert
at the RNCM International Tuba and Euphonium Festival.
His music for brass bands has been used in contests in across the globe, including the National Finals
of Belgium and Australia. Whilst his music for winds has been featured at festivals throughout Europe
and North America, including the Midwest Clinic in Chicago and at the BASBWE International Wind Festival.
Works are published by G and M Brand,
Prima Vista Musikk, Astute Music, and since 2006, his own publishing company, Peter Meechan
Music.
Peter has continued his academic career, recently receiving a Distinction following his Masters studies at
the University of Salford. He is currently studying towards a PhD at the University of Salford with Prof. Peter Graham and Joe Duddell.
Peter's music has received many performances, as well as radio and television broadcasts, across the globe. Whilst still in the early
stages of his career, Peter has established himself as one of his generations’ leading composers writing for brass and wind.
Hey Peter, thanks for the add. I've enjoyed several first performances of yours at the RNCM over the past few years and was gutted when my band pulled out of the Butlins contest when we were due to play Purcell Variants - cracking piece, loved the opening. I also enjoyed Snakeyes - a great take on Mozart!
Hey Mr.M... just read your 2006 4BR intv ... has given me plenty of get-up-n-go so it has! Hope all's well in your part of the world. Cheers, Nic Nac :)
HEY doll,congrats on the weekend it was great! I also Have no idea how or why I seem to have sent you that piece of shit spam!! Something funny is going cos I can assure you It wasnt me! ANYWAY, hope you enjoyed the weekend Il see you soon hopefully
Re: the pen that writes under water - of course that is just a bonus. The real purpose is use in zero gravity, but you can also write through a pat of butter...I can see you are hooked, so look it up here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_space_pen (ATB back, Peter)
cant believe hes been in the country longer than a week!! ha. am tempted cos am bored tonight doin nowt but a load o money to miss the elgar...unlike you guys i am refined and wana listen to bands! :) am as yet undecided...
Hey, how are you? ta for the mail btw! havent tried it yet tho-hopefully this week! you looking forward to birmingham? am thinking o trying to get down but wouldnt be til late friday. boo x
All good dude! Thanks so much for coming down - was great to se you too. We're on @ O'Sheas again tonight if you're out and about later!
Taked it easy.
Three Stories - Three Worlds
Fantasia on Auld Lang Syne
Fantasia on Auld Lang Syne
Requiem Paraphrases
Purcell Variants
Absolute Reality
Hymn For Africa
Three Pieces
Funk Theory
Devil's Duel
Devil's Duel
These Mist Covered Mountains
Alu
