Embarking on new paths. This bass lyre (or barbiton) is reconstructed from the instruments seen on ancient Greek pottery. Luthieros Music Instruments – Οργανοποιία “Αναστάσιος“ in Thessaloniki, Greece created this for me. I’ve never had an instrument fabricated especially for me so it’s extra special. Nikolaos Koumartzis and I toasted to our new association. Surprisingly, there are several luthiers taking… Read more →
Tag: American Composer
MIDNIGHT TRYST GETS A READ-THROUGH
“Midnight Tryst,” an excerpt from my ballet score “Bosko and Admira” got a read-through on May 8, 2026 from the University Orchestra at SUNY Fredonia, Dr. Emily Schaade conducting. This work is slated for a commercial recording later this year. It was nice to get a feel for it in real time. I’ve only ever heard it in my head. Thanks… Read more →
NICE WRITEUP FROM A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
A nice writup in the Arlington High School newpaper. It’s always nice to get fresh responses to my work. Read more →
10 YEARS OF TOWER MUSIC
2016-2026 Tower Music, a Top 20 Billboard charting album, was released 10 years ago today! Haven’t heard it yet? Get it today on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon.com (anywhere actually) and from innova Recordings Read more →
Bridge Music 17th Season
Bridge Music, Joseph Bertolozzi’s music installation celebrating the iconic Mid Hudson Bridge (and sister project to Tower Music at the Eiffel Tower in Paris) opens its 17th season April 1. Free and open to the public, this sound-art installation is located at each of the bridge’s towers, accessed from the Mid Hudson Bridge’s pedestrian sidewalks near 34 Gerald Dr., Poughkeepsie… Read more →
CONTEMPLATION IN MESA
Last chance to hear Joseph Bertolozzi’s The Contemplation of Bravery on tour with the US Army Field Band. Master Sergeant JG Miller solos on horn at the Mesa Arts Center. Tix here. Can’t make it? Listen to the recording here on Spotify Read more →
SOLD OUT – “CONTEMPLATION” WITH THE US ARMY FIELD BAND
SOLD OUT!! The Tour continues Sat Feb 28 in La Mirada, CA. Hope you got your tix to hear “The Contemplation of Bravery” with the The United States Army Field Band. Master Sgt. JG Miller solos once again. THIS is how I honor my country. You can hear the commercial rcording on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Read more →
Spring Tour-US Army Field Band with “Contemplation”
JG Miller plays my “Contemplation of Bravery” with the US Army Field Band, The Musical Ambassadors of the US Army, Friday Feb 20 on their spring tour. I am honored to represent my country this way. Originally written for the 200th anniversary of West Point – The U.S. Military Academy, and premiered by the West Point Band with Harry Ditzel… Read more →
GONGS: VOYAGE OF THE ANCIENTS #4 – RELENTLESS:TOWARD THE HORIZON
The Bronze Collection, Joseph Bertolozzi‘s solo percussion project for gongs, cymbals and drums is heard here in this live performance by the composer from The Howland Center in Beacon, NY, May 2004. “Relentless: Toward the Horizon” is the 4th movement from “Voyage of the Ancients,” a vibrant suite evocative of mythical times when heroic mariners sailed to the horizon and through… Read more →
THE CONTEMPLATION OF BRAVERY AT PENN STATE
JG Miller performs my “Contemplation of Bravery” at Penn State University, Jan 24 at 10am as part of The International Horn Society‘s Northeast Workshop with Jaime Lee Namminga accompanying on piano. Tix are free. For details go to https://northeasthornworkshop.weebly.com/ Originally composed for the West Point Band, this version will be the first public performance of my arrangement of it for… Read more →