Darin Templeton

Hi, I like to compose classical music, as you can probably tell. I’ve written and arranged for a wide variety of instrumentation, but these days I am favoring chamber music for strings. I just don’t have time to write as much as I would like. A CD of my 1st string quartet is available. It was performed by the WSCM String Quartet, and can be purchased through the WSCM site (link below), CD Baby, or downloaded at iTunes etc.The WSCM Quartet has plans to record my second string quartet this summer and re-record the first quartet as well with their new lineup of musicians. Below is a sample of my work. All of these works (except the 2nd quartet, which has not been premiered yet) have been performed. Some of the samples are synth though, for lack of a recording, or else I just haven’t converted the live recordings to the right format.
Darin Templeton CDBioDarin Templeton (b. 1972, Red Oak, IA) received his B.M. and M.M. in composition from the University of Redlands. Symphony no. 1 (Orchestral Suite in e Minor) was premiered in 2003, while an undergraduate student. Since then, Mr. Templeton has been an active composer of instrumental concert music in California, Arizona, and the southwest. He received the SAI Composer’s Award in 2004, and again as a graduate student in 2006. As a performer, Templeton is active as a classical guitarist and violinist with various orchestras throughout the southwest.Templeton has received commissions for original works, arrangements, and orchestrations from Redwinds Quintet, Perfect Triad trio, CSMA Youth Orchestra, University of Redlands Guitar Ensemble, University of Redlands Clarinet Choir, Yuma Civic Orchestra, the Western Society of Chamber Music, and many vocal and instrumental soloists.String Quartet in F Major, Op. 4 (2004) has become Templeton’s most widely performed work, receiving frequent performances by quartets in southern California. Recently, Templeton has collaborated as composer-in-residence for the Western Society of Chamber Music, who released a cd of this piece in December, 2006. Current commissions are underway for a second string quartet to be premiered by the WSCM String Quartet.Other collaborations include two commissions from clarinetist Melanie Morley, Trio for Clarinet, Horn, and Violoncello Op. 11 (2006), and Sonata for Chamber Winds and Piano Op. 3 (2004). Original cadenzas have also been commissioned and performed by renown violinist Pavel Farkas, concertmaster of Redlands Symphony Orchestra.A member of American Music Center and ASCAP, Templeton has received ASCAP Plus Awards for 2005, 2006, and 2007. Scores are available from SibeliusMusic.com and CAP Music ...Résumé Objective: Excellence in the field of music.Education:Degree: Master of Music, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA. Major: Music Composition. Received May 2006.Honors/Activities: Dean’s List, GPA: 3.984, won SAI Composer’s Award for most outstanding senior composition major 2005-2006. Received ASCAP Plus Award 2005, 2006. Graduate assistantship: Theory. Member: University of Redlands Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra. Performed in annual “Feast of Lights” celebration and Bellini’s Opera “Norma.”Degree: Bachelor of Music, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA. Major: Music Composition. Received May 2004.Honors/Activities: Dean’s List, GPA: 3.8, won SAI Composer’s Award for most outstanding undergraduate composition major 2003-2004. Member: University of Redlands Symphony Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble. Performed in annual “Feast of Lights” celebration and Mozart’s Opera “Don Giovanni.”Degree: Associate of Arts, Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ. Major: Music. Received May 2002.Honors/Activities: Dean’s List, GPA: 3.135. Member: Yuma Civic Orchestra 2000-2002, Yuma Civic Light Orchestra 2000-2001, Classical Strings Orchestra 1999, Silver Strings Quartet.Diploma: Red Oak High School, Red Oak, IA. Received May 1990.Memberships: ASCAP, American Music Center.Work Experience:Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ. Position: Adjunct Music Instructor. Employed: Jan 2008-present. Classes: Guitar, Class Guitar, Music Appreciation, Orchestra Workshop.CSMA- Community School of Music and the Arts/ University of Redlands, Redlands, CA. Position: Guitar Instructor. Employed: Dec 2002-Jun 2006. Job Description: Responsible for giving private instruction on the guitar at the University of Redlands campus. Also active as staff orchestrator, arranging for the CSMA Youth Orchestra and other ensembles.Private Music Instructor, Yuma, AZ. Position: Classical Guitar/Violin instructor. Employed: Aug 2000- Aug 2002. Job Description: Responsible for giving private guitar and violin lessons. One-hour lessons were given to an average of five students of beginning to intermediate level (ages 6-adult). Violin curriculum was often based in conjunction with repertoire of Yuma Orchestra Association performing groups: Orchestra Workshop, Classical Strings, Civic Orchestra, Civic Light Orchestra. Member: Music Link Foundation.FAME Foundation/ PPEP Tech Charter Schools, San Luis/Somerton, AZ. Position: Guitar Instructor. Employed: Mar- May 2002 (temporary). Job Description: Responsible for pioneering a pilot music program (non-profit). Duties included teaching guitar ensemble classes for beginning-level students in two migrant-worker communities, designating/furnishing teaching materials and equipment, developing curricula, providing feedback, and taking attendance.Arizona Western College/ Yuma Orchestra Association, Yuma, AZ. Position: Conductor’s Assistant. Employed: Aug 1999- May 2001. Job Description: Responsible for maintaining library of sheet music for 5 levels of orchestra classes, keeping records of student enrollment, instrument rental/maintenance, and collecting related fees. Other duties included teaching classes of beginning strings and individual lessons, as well as playing violin at concerts and rehearsals as needed.References available upon request.Catalog of Original CompositionsString Quartet no.2 in C minor, Op.13 (5/2008) Length: 38 min. I. Adagio II. attacca Allegro con brio III. Valse IV. Andante V. Allegro VI. Adagio - AllegroSerenade for Strings, Op.12 (in progress)Trio for Clarinet, Horn, and Violoncello, Op.11 (4/2006). Length: 14 min. I. Pastorale II. Danza Grottesco Commissioned by Melanie Morley. Premiered Apr. 15, 2006 by Melanie Morley, Eduardo Contreras, and David Meyer; Frederick Loewe Performance Hall, University of Redlands.Nocturne, Op. 10 (C minor) for violin and guitar. (4/2006) Length: 6 min.Violin cadenzas (2) for W.A. Mozart’s “Haffner” Serenade K. 250 (2/2006). Total length: approx. 3 min. Commissioned by Pavel Farkas. Performed by Redlands Symphony Orchestra, 3/18/2006; Dir. Jon Robertson.Invention, Op. 9 for Harpsichord. (12/2005). Length: 2 min. Premiered Apr. 14, 2006 by Irmengard Jennings, Frederick Loewe Performance Hall, University of Redlands.Yuma, Op. 8 for full orchestra. (10/2005). Length: 5 min.Adagio (from String Quartet) arranged for full orchestra. (7/2005). Length: 4 min.Prelude, Op. 7 (G Major) for solo violin. (7/2005). Length: 4 min.Prelude, Op. 6 (A minor) for guitar. (7/2005). Length: 2 min.Romance, Op. 5 (G Major) for violin and guitar. (6/2005) Length: 5 min.Fughetta in A minor, Op. 2 #2 for string quartet. Grad. Theory (2/2005). Length: 1 min. 30 sec. Premiered Sep. 19, 2006, WSCM Quartet, for Spinet Org., CA. Sep. 20, 2006, WSCM Quartet, Hill Aud., Ontario, CA. Sep. 21, 2006, WSCM Quartet, Northwood HS, Irvine, CA.String Quartet no.1 in F Major, Op. 4 (2004-2005). Length: 20 min. I. Allegro II. Adagio cantabile III. Scherzo IV. Moderato Premiered Nov. 11, 2005 by University of Redlands Student String Quartet, Frederick Loewe Performance Hall, University of Redlands. Dec. 1, 2005, UR Student String Quartet, Hill Auditorium, Ontario, CA. Chaffey Chamber Music Series. Sep. 19, 2006, WSCM Quartet, for Spinet Org., CA. Sep. 20, 2006, WSCM Quartet, Hill Aud., Ontario, CA. Sep. 21, 2006, WSCM Quartet, Northwood HS, Irvine, CA. Oct. 8, 2006, Mvt. 2 Adagio cantabile, Laurel Diskin, Rebecca Juarez, violins; Kevin Bishop, viola; Jackson Wilson, cello. Pilgrim Congregational Church, Pomona, CA. May 19, 2007, WSCM Quartet, "Celebration of Strings," Historic Yuma Theater, Yuma, AZ.Sonata for Chamber Winds and Piano in C Major, Op. 3 (2004). Length: 18 min. I. Allegretto e molto leggiermente II. Intermezzo III. Adagio melancolia, molto sostenuto IV. Intermezzo V. Presto Commissioned by Melanie Morley. Mvts. I, III, and V premiered May 26, 2004 by Redwinds Quintet and U.R. Chamber Winds. Full premiere: December 10, 2004, Frederick Loewe Performance Hall, University of Redlands.Fugue in C minor, Op. 2 #1 4-part (12/03) for Electronic Music class. Length: 3 min. Featured on Sounds of Redlands CD. Fugue in D minor, Op. 2 #1a arranged for clarinet choir (December, 2003). Length: 3 min.Symphony #1(Orchestral Suite in e Minor), Op. 1 (2001-2002). Length: 17 min. I. (Overture) II. (Ballet) III. (Mazurka) IV. (Finale) Premiered Nov. 18, 2003 by University of Redlands Symphony Orchestra; Dir. Ed Smith. Movements I and III featured on The Composer Channel.Pavane (A Major) for guitar. (2001) Length: 2 min.*Original compositions and arrangements published by:CAP Music. Audio files also available for download. Homepage:
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