Featured Works by Ethan Gurwitz
Featured Works by Ethan Gurwitz
Solo Bass Trombone, Piano, Horn Quartet; 17’
Commissioned by Ron Wilkins
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Ron Wilkins proposed I write this piece for him in early 2020 – before the pandemic. Unfortunately, soon after, Ron became sick with COVID-19, which put him in the hospital and within an inch of his life. This piece is not only a reflection of the pandemic, but a celebration of the life and recovery of Ron Wilkins – as he shows off the exceptionally rare, virtuosic talent that COVID-19 failed to steal from this world.
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Roncerto performed live by the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" (March 14, 2025)
Ron's Introduction
Movement 1 - Big City
Movement 2 - Becca’s Big Bass Bone Blues Ballad
Movement 3 - The Unsettling Night
Ethan Gurwitz Interview
Solo Soprano, Solo Flute, Wind Ensemble; 30'
Commissioned by the SMU Meadows Wind Ensemble
Text by Emma Bolton
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"To paraphrase my former band teacher, Manny Maldonado, sometimes our best work arises when we find ourselves at our most pressed.
Special thanks to Jared Beu, Bethany Jelinek, Katy Downs, and Dr. Jack Delaney, some of the most incredible and talented people I have ever worked with."
Video link
Perusal score
Percussion Quartet; 6'
Written for Sandbox Percussion
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"These percussionists are crazy good. No wonder they're Grammy-nominated. Still blows my mind I got to meet and work with them. I heard them play Akiho Seven Pillars live at UT, and the first thing I did afterwards is call my sister and tell her, 'I think I just heard one of the best performances in my life.'"
Video link
Perusal score
Solo Soprano, Chamber Winds; 12'
Text by Emma Bolton
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"Again, Bethany and Jared are amazing. This was a hell of lot of fun to put together."
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French Horn Octet; 4'
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"You ever wake up in the morning in a panic?"
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French Horn Octet or String Octet; 5'
Commissioned by Horns United
Video link (String Octet) - (Piece starts at 21:16)
Audio link (Horn Octet)
Wind Ensemble and Solo Saxophone; 12' 30"
Commissioned by the Dallas Metropolitan Winds, under the direction of Gregory Hustis
Audio link
Perusal score
Chamber Wind Ensemble; 12' 30"
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