Peter Meechan
Composer, arranger and teacher
Welcome
Welcome to my website! Here you will find information about my music, news on latest projects,
performances, recordings and releases. There are also programme notes, contact details and information on the publishers
that publish my music.
Short biography...
Peter Meechan, born January 29, 1980, in Nuneaton England, holds an undergraduate degree from the Royal Northern College of Music, a Master of Arts degree and a PhD in composition, both from the University of Salford. In 2002 Peter became the first ever 'Young Composer in Association' with the prestigious Black Dyke Band for whom he later became 'Composer in Residence' between 2006-2007.Peter's music has been extensively performed, recorded, broadcast and commissioned throughout the world by artists including: Bramwell Tovey, Spanish Brass, Black Dyke Band, Steven Mead, Eastman Wind Ensemble, the RNCM Wind Orchestra, Kew Wind Orchestra, The Band of the Coldstream Guards, Bones Apart Trombone Quartet, Rex Richardson, Jacques Mauger, Clark Rundell, as well as many leading university wind ensembles in the USA. There are currently over 30 commercial recordings of Meechan's music.
Macbeth performance in Belgium
Koninklijke Harmonie ste Cecilia Zele, conducted by Bart Picqueur will perform Macbeth on Friday 19 Feb 2010 at there concert in Berlare, Belgium. The concert starts at 20u30.
Posted on 17 Feb 2010 by petemeechan.com
Peter Meechan named as one of the ten composers for the brass band future
Link to the full article: http://4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1100.asp
4barsrest.com have put together a list of "ten composers who we feel could have a serious part to play in new band music in the next few years." and Peter has been featured:
"Of our ten X Factor composers Peter Meechan is the only one to have had a piece played at a contest challenging bands at the highest level.
His 'Macbeth' made a strong impression when it was used at the Scottish Open in 2007 whilst his Trumpet Concerto, 'Apophenia', played by Rex Richardson at the 2009 Festival of Brass, proved to be a complex, energetic and fascinating piece that flirted with rock, jazz and funk in an absorbing and original way.
There is a strong case for 'Macbeth' to be heard again but listen out for his engaging 'Purcell Variants' which Fodens played at the Festival of Brass.
We reckon that given the chance, there could be a good deal more in store from Dr Meechan in the future."
4barsrest.com have put together a list of "ten composers who we feel could have a serious part to play in new band music in the next few years." and Peter has been featured:
"Of our ten X Factor composers Peter Meechan is the only one to have had a piece played at a contest challenging bands at the highest level.
His 'Macbeth' made a strong impression when it was used at the Scottish Open in 2007 whilst his Trumpet Concerto, 'Apophenia', played by Rex Richardson at the 2009 Festival of Brass, proved to be a complex, energetic and fascinating piece that flirted with rock, jazz and funk in an absorbing and original way.
There is a strong case for 'Macbeth' to be heard again but listen out for his engaging 'Purcell Variants' which Fodens played at the Festival of Brass.
We reckon that given the chance, there could be a good deal more in store from Dr Meechan in the future."
Posted on 17 Feb 2010 by petemeechan.com
Sparta performance by Dave Childs
Dave Childs gave the first performance of Sparta on the 13th February, at the Bedworth Civic Hall, accompanied by the Cory Band and conducted by Bob Childs.
Sparta is a specially adapted version of the euphonium concerto Three Stories - Three Worlds, featuring some of the second movement and the final movement as a 7 minute solo.
Sparta is a specially adapted version of the euphonium concerto Three Stories - Three Worlds, featuring some of the second movement and the final movement as a 7 minute solo.
Posted on 17 Feb 2010 by petemeechan.com