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Compositions
List of Articles and Books
List of Recordings
Selected Repertoire List
~ COMPOSITIONS ~
Electronic Toy Symphony, Op. 39 "Batteries Not Included" (1983), for electronic toys on tape; premiered at the American Society of University Composers Region IV Concert I, 3 November 1983; duration 7'36". [recorded]
"'Clever' is the word for Andrew Gelt's Electronic Toy Symphony, a tongue-in-cheek conjuration of sounds produced by cheap [audio] toys, subtitled 'Batteries Not Included.' It is also a take-off on Leopold Mozart's indelible Toy Symphony long attributed to Haydn. If Gelt hadn't permitted the beeping sounds to become ear-splitting, with blatant amplification, the piece would have been more of a pleasure."
-- Roos, James. "Miami Musicians Make Music with Toys, Glasses."
The Miami Herald, 5 November 1983, Lively Arts Review section, p. 1.
Governor's March, woo #2 (1983), for concert band or wind ensemble; premiered at the Governor's Inauguration, Tallahassee, Florida, 4 January 1983 by the 13th Army Band, Florida National Guard; published by Otto Publishing, Florida, 1983; from a song "We have a friend in Bob Graham," also entitled the "Graham-Mixon Song" by Frank X. Loconto.
Herald Fanfare No. 2, Op. 38 (1982), for piccolo trumpet, 2 Bb trumpets, 2 horns, and tuba; premiered at the Governor's Inauguration, Tallahassee, Florida, 4 January 1983 by the 13th Army Band, Florida National Guard.
Fantasy on the Mahler Third Symphony for Field Band, Op. 37 (1981), commissioned by the Manzano High School "Royal Guard" Band (Albuquerque), premiered at the New Mexico Parade of Champions marching band competition, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 3 October 1981; duration 1'41". [video tape recorded
Scherzo for Woodwind Trio "Cobra" Op. 36 (1980), for flute, oboe, and clarinet; premiered at Temple University Woodwind and Brass Ensembles Concert, 29 April 1980; duration 3'13", available from the "Templana Collection," Temple University, Philadelphia. [recorded]
Suite Eclectique, Op. 35: I. Serial One; II. Classic Static; III. Serial Two; IV. Allegro; V. soli Deo gloria; VI. Serial Three; VII. Die Septime; VIII. Le Romance Polanaise; IX. Die None (1978), for solo piano; premiered by Dr. Norma Holmes Auchter (Eastman School) at Pembroke State University, 22 March 1979; duration 11'00". [recorded]
Symphony No. 1, Op. 34 "The Art of Eclecticism": I. Avec Abandonnément; II. Tempus Fugit; III. Rondo Grande; IV. Phantasiestück (1977), for large symphony orchestra including organ, piano, harpsichord, harp, and eight additional off-stage trumpets; premiered by Frederick Fennell conducting the University of Miami Symphony Orchestra with members of the Miami Philharmonic, 25 April 1978; duration 21'34": published on demand and available from the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music, The Free Library of Philadelphia. Also available from University Microfilms International (#7901838). [recorded] [Hear excerpts of this work.]
"One of the interesting things about music is the constantly different way in which young men look at it. It is a marvelous kaleidoscope to everybody who touches it. To some people it is, of course, a simple tunnel view of what they already know and what they very much enjoy. For others, it is a microscopic view of the moment. For yet others, it is a marvelously telescopic view of great distant visions. Andrew Gelt has a particular view of music as a very eclectic art. And perhaps it could be said that his view of eclecticism is an extremely and unabashedly honest one. The four movements outline something of what you might hear, but don't be the slightest bit surprised at what you do."
-- Frederick Fennell
(comments made to the audience prior to the work's premiere);
"Symphony No. 1 is one of the most comprehensive examples of eclectic process in composition with which I am familiar."
-- Clifford Taylor (from a file letter, 1979)
Tempus Fugit, Op. 34a (1978) [Second movement of Symphony No. 1, Op. 34 "The Art of Eclecticism" performed separately and at the slower tempo of quarter note equals 58.]; premiered by the Orchestra Society of Philadelphia with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Robert Fitzpatrick, conducting, 22 February 1981; performance made possible by a grant from the Pennsylvania Composers Project; duration 6'50". Published on demand and available from The Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music, The Free Library of Philadelphia. [recorded] An Eclectic Modulation "The entire history of Western music in less than seven minutes..." [Hear this complete work.]
Homage to Gesualdo, Op. 33 (1977), for chorus (SSAATTBB); premiered by Collegium Musicum [University of Miami graduate choir], Donald Oglesby, conductor, at Festival Miami, 26 September 1991; duration 9'01". [recorded]
Trombone Quartet No. 1, Op. 32 "Heimlich" (1976); [also subtitled "Eklektisch" in an Op. 32a revision] premiered by the University of Miami Doctoral Trombone Quartet at the New Music Concert of Contemporary Works, 24 April 1977; duration 9'21". [recorded]
Cascades from Fountains, Op. 31 (1976), for clarinet and echo machine; premiered by the composer at the New Music Concert of Contemporary Works at the University of Miami, 24 April 1977; duration 4'30". [recorded]
Brass Quintet No. 1, Op. 30 "The Russian" (1976); premiered by the Metropolitan Brass Quintet, Dade County [Miami] Public Library, 1978; duration 5'17". [recorded]
Collection of Piano Pieces, Op. 29: no. 1 Classic Static (1975); no. 2 Modal Modulation (1975); no. 3 Three Serial Pieces (1976); no. 4 Graphic Piano Piece (1976); no. 5 Small Piece Based on Major Sevenths (1975).
Marsch der Mahler, Op. 28 (1975), for concert band or wind ensemble; commissioned by Frederick Fennell [final score incomplete].
Grand Anachronism, Op. 27 (1975), for high trumpet and baroque orchestra [unfinished].
Sonatina Veehemente "Armageddon", Op. 26 (1974), for "piano with clarinet"; premiered by Rita Angel and the composer at joint Masters recital 5 December 1974, University of Southern California; duration 8'20". [recorded]
Offertorium Clarionus, Op. 25 (1975), for clarinet and organ; premiered by Paul J. Sifler, organ, and the composer at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Hollywood, California, 15 December 1974; duration 6'19". [recorded]
Rache Aus Till, Op. 24 (1974), for 5 trombones and 2 bass trombones; premiered at the International Trombone Composition Contest, Nashville, 1974; competition finalist.
Pathos, Op. 23 (1974), for clarinet and tape; created at the Electronic Music Laboratory at the University of Southern California; premiered at the University of Miami, 14 February 1977; duration 7'49". [recorded]
"Toccata" from Toccata and Fugue ln D Minor by J. S. Bach, woo #1 (1973), for tape; duration 3'26". Moog synthesizer transcription realized at the Electronic Music Laboratory at the University of Southern California. [recorded]
Lamento for Strings, Op. 22 (1973), for string orchestra; premiered by the Fayetteville [NC] Symphony Orchestra, 28 April 1979; duration 6'32"; published on demand and available from the Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music, The Free Library of Philadelphia. [1973 reading session recorded only]
To the War, Op. 21 (1973), for concert band or wind ensemble; duration 7'34". [1973 reading session recorded only]
Short Selection for Three Lights, Op. 20 (1972), for clarinet, percussion, electronic tuner, and lights; three movements, premiered at Honors Composition Recital, University of New Mexico, 8 December 1972; duration 8'21". [recorded]
Concerto-Quintet for Five Clarinets Assorted Op. 19: I. Mysterioso; II. It was a beautiful summer evening and everything else was nice.; III. Scherzo-Rondino; IV. Allegro con Fuoco e Ferocitá (1972), for 3 Bb clarinets, A clarinet, bass clarinet; premiered at Honors Composition Recital, University of New Mexico, 8 December 1972; duration 19'12". [recorded]
"It is a fine work with wonderful sounds and exciting rhythms, and it was my pleasure to listen to it."
-- Stanley Drucker [1973, for liner notes]
Wedding Music No. 1, Op. 18 (1971), for organ; premiered at the composer's first wedding 20 December 1971, The Cathedral of St. John, Albuquerque, New Mexico; duration 2'34". [recorded]
For Some There Will Be No Parade, Op. 17 (1972), for concert band or wind ensemble.
Charismo, Op. 16 (1972), for clarinet and organ.
Eulogium for Beethoven, Op. 15 (1971), for symphony orchestra [unfinished].
The Quaint Regal of Lüdingworth, Op. 14 (1971), for trumpet, horn, and euphonium; commissioned by faculty members of the University of New Mexico.
Ezekiel and His Wheel, Op. 13 (1971), for organ, percussion, 2 horns and mezzo soprano [unfinished].
Massiva Triole No. 2, Op. 12: I. Driftwood; II. Hydrogen (1971), for oboe, bassoon, and organ; premiered 21 August 1971 at the University of New Mexico; duration 9'23". [recorded]
Night Vice, Op. 11 (1970), for organ; premiered at Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority Benefit Concert by Victoria Belle Lee Gelt at the University of New Mexico, 1971; duration 8'04". [recorded]
Collection of Fast Jazz Pieces, Op. 10: no. 1 "Boozey Nova" (1969) [recorded]; no. 2 "Conceptions" (1970) [recorded]; no. 3 "Sentimentality" (1978) [recorded].
Collection of Slow Jazz Pieces, Op. 9: no. 1 "I've Offered" (1969); no. 2 "Sandi" (1968), premiered at the University of New Mexico Jazz Lab Bands Concert, 29 October 1970 [recorded]; no. 3 "Sue" (1969); no. 4 "The Right To Spring" (1969); no. 5 "Kris" (1970); no. 6 "Christmas Song" (1970).
Easy Piece for Piano, Op. 8 (1970).
Saedes, Op. 7 (1970), solo organ; duration 6'38". [recorded]
Herald Fanfare No. 1, Op. 6 (1970), for 3 trumpets.
Comfferrie, Op. 5 (1970), etude for piano.
Pieces for Unaccompanied Woodwinds, Op. 4; No. 1 (saxophone, 1969); No. 2 (bassoon, 1970).
Traditional Piece for Organ, Op. 3 (1970).
Massiva Triole No. 1, Op. 2 (1970), for violin, clarinet, and organ; premiered at the University of New Mexico, 25 July 1971; duration 6'42". [recorded]
Divertisement for Organ, Op. 1 (1969), for solo organ, 3 movements.
~ ARTICLES & BOOKS ~
1978
Symphony No. 1., Op. 34, "The Art of Eclecticism." (score) Key Biscayne; RSMAS, Phil Mann, 101 pp. Available on rental from and published on demand by The Edwin A. Fleisher Collection of Orchestral Music, The Free Library of Philadelphia.
1979
Eclecticism, Compositional Process, and Elements in Symphony No. 1, Op. 34, "The Art of Eclecticism." Ann Arbor, Michigan: University Microfilms International, 136 pp.
1980
"A Statement Concerning Eclecticism and the Gesamstilwerk." American Society of University Composers Newsletter, XIII, no. 4 (December), pp. 4-5.
"An Extension for the Baritone Saxophone?" The Instrumentalist, January, p. 85.
"Electronic Toys - Testing Devices for Music Aptitude?" The School Musician, April, pp. 22-23.
1981
Index to Alcohol, Drugs, and Intoxicants In Music. [Unpublished monograph available from the author] 472 entry indexed bibliography of items on the subject dated 1949 through 1981, 56 pp.
"'Nose-Spray Backlash'." Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 60, no. 3 (March), p. 62. Concerning withdrawal from the disease Rhinitis Medicamentosa... Wind musicians and vocalists are often afflicted with this disease when attempting to keep nasal passages inordinately clear during cold and allergy seasons.
"Sound Gizmo: The Pop Musician's Very Portable Noise Maker." Polyphony, 7, no. 3 (November/December), p. 22. (product review)
"Super Simon Says Keep Off the Road if You've Had One Too Many: Those Electronic Games Your Kids Are Playing Might Be Put On the Highway to Test Drunk Drivers." Law Enforcement News, 7, no. 4 (23 February 1981), p. 13. (product review and application)
"World's Most Inexpensive Synthesizer: Remco's 'FX'." Polyphony, 6, no. 5 (March/April), pp. 30-31. (product review)
1982
"Audio-Video Technology in the Classroom: What Will They Think of Next?" The Instrumentalist, March, pp. 42-47. By Charles B. Hawes, closing remarks on page 47 by Andrew L. Gelt.
"Corps Style: Will It Determine Our Future Instrumentation Availability?" The Instrumentalist, March, p. 136.
"Electronic Sound Pistols: An 'Almost' Detective Story." Polyphony, 7, no.6 (May/August), p. 21.
"Jazz Style Periods as Possible Historical Indicator for Intoxicant Preference." Grassroots of the U.S. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence, January, Research Section pp. 1-2.
"Practical Uses for Those Electronic Toys." Midnight Magic Entertainment Magazine, IV, no. 3 (March), p. 24.
"Sociological Implications of Videogames (What goes on in those arcades and bars?)." Midnight Magic Entertainment Magazine, IV, no. 4 (April), p. 25.
1983
"Styles de jazz et choix d'ivresse." Psychotropes, 1, no. 2 (automne), pp. 95-98. Une analyse socio-historique du jazz entre 1880 et 1958 fait ressortir un lien probable entre le développement des styles de jazz et l'évolution des préférences à l'égard des psychotropes, au moins chez les musiciens.
1984
"After Cage. . . Environmental Ear Training (From Train Horns to Cobblers, Music is Anywhere.)" Soundings [MENC], III, no. 3 (Spring).
"Electronic Sound Toy Bibliography and a Final Statement." Polyphony, April, pp. 12-13.
1986
"13th Army Band Receives Outstanding Rating." Sandspur, IX, no. 4 (October), p. 3.
"13th Army Band Wins CNGB Pistol Title." Sandspur, IX, no. 1 (January), p. 5.
1987
"Weaponeer Simulates M-16." The Florida Guardsman, Spring, p. 23.
1988
"Solipzistische Musik." The Society of Composers, Inc. Newsletter, XVIII, no. 1 (February), p. 2.
1990
[Letters] Brow Beat, XX, no. 10 (October), pp.8-9.
1991
"C Melody What?" The Bull Horn: The Official Epistle of the Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society, III, no. 9 (September), p. 2.
"Glabrous vs Tomentose." SEXYG [A Newsletter of American Mensa, Ltd.], no. 77 (May/June), pp. 9-10.
"Your Florida National Guard." American Legion Newsletter [Post 92], September, p. 7.
1992
"Distinct Music." National Guard, XLVI, no.3 (March), p. 44.
"Pheromones and the VNO (Vomeronasal Organ)." SEXYG [A Newsletter of American Mensa, Ltd.], no. 82 (September/October), p. 9.
1994
"Music's Loss." Brow Beat, XXIV, no. 9 (September), p. 11. [obituary of John Dengler]
"Super Bowl anthem was improper." The Miami Herald, 1 February, p. 8A.
1995
"Eclecticism." Society of Composers, Inc. Monograph Series.
~ RECORDINGS ~
EUROPA, THE SINGLE and EUROPA IMPROV, "Dr. Fabulous," Pandisc [CBS], #5429-10062, 1990. [saxophone performances]
BLOWFLY FOR PRESIDENT, Oops! [pandisc], #3006, 1989. [saxophone solos]
BLOWFLY'S FREAK PARTY, Oops! [pandisc], #3005, 1987. [saxophone solos]
[Unpublished recordings of compositions are available from the composer or the American Music Center.]
~ SELECTED REPERTOIRE LIST ~
(Clarinet)
J. S. Bach: Preludio from Partita No. III (BWV 1006) [trans. Gelt]
Aaron Copland: Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra
"...a very creditable job. ...I thought the cadenza well played."
-- Aaron Copland
Carl Stamitz: Concerto No. 3 in B-flat Major
"Of the finest performances of this work that I have heard."
-- Mitchell Lurie
Claude Debussy: Premiere Rhapsodie
"He makes the sunshine come out."
-- Me. Gwendolyn Kodolvsky
Carl Nielsen: Koncert For Klarinet og Orkester
"Perfect!"
-- Stanley Drucker
William 0. Smith: Five Pieces for Clarinet Alone
Andrew Gelt
andrew@gelt.net
P.O. Box 922
Hollywood, FL 33020-0922
Phone: (954) 92A-GELT (922-4358)
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