Contemporary Ensemble Works

Jere Hutcheson - Contemporary Ensemble Works

I had seen this LP a while ago, looked at the cover closely and figured that it was worth taking a chance since I never had heard of the guy. Jere Hutcheson is still new to me. Also, I still do not know much about the background of these pieces or Hutcheson himself as there are no liner notes. If this LP did include liner notes, they are missing. All that was inside the record jacket are the LP and a sheet with contact information at his employer, Michigan State University. There is not much info online about Hutcheson either. One of the few webpages about Hutcheson is his faculty page at Michigan State University where he still teaches composition.

This LP contains three pieces:

"Shadows of Floating Life" for mezzo soprano, tenor, flute, violin, double bass, vibraphone

Performed by Mary Alice Stollak - mezzo-soprano, Paul Behhingfield - tenor, instrumental ensemble conducted by Dennis Burkh

"Three Things for Dr. Seuss" for harp and six percussionists

Performed by the Michigan State University Percussion Ensemble, Mark Johnson - conductor

"Night Gallery" for four trombones

Performed by the Ohio University Trombone Ensemble

I don't think that this LP is an official release. This looks like a private press LP. There is a catalog number on the label, but no mention anywhere of who released this LP. The only site that mentions Hutcheson's music on other recordings is WorldCat. Most of those recordings listed appear to be non-commercial.

Tracklisting:

Side One

1. Shadows of Floating Life: I. Sighs for the Bygone Days {8:13}

2. Shadows of Floating Life: II. Pictures of the Dewdrop World {8:34}

3. Shadows of Floating Life: III. Love and Dreams {6:57}

Side Two

1. Shadows of Floating Life: IV. Eternal Rest {6:18}

2. Three Things for Dr. Seuss: Overture (Thing One) {4:29}

3. Three Things for Dr. Seuss: Nocturne (Thing Two) {3:49}

4. Three Things for Dr. Seuss: Finale (Thing Three) {2:47}

5. Night Gallery {5:18}

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