Commissions/Premieres

Gioachino Rossini Duetto Buffo Di Due Gatti (2024)
A comedic work transcribed from Rossini’s original work for two voices. Transcribed by Joseph Cooper, this work ask the musicians to play their instruments as if they are mewing like cats.
Matthew Howell (un?)Fairly Ambiguous (2023)
Commissioned by a Consortium led by Duo Ferula. We will perform a consortium premiere in Anaheim, CA in May of 2024
Mathew Campbell Echo Chamber (2023)
For trumpet, saxophone and electronics. Premiered at the OSU Faculty Chamber Recital March 6 in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
Bela Bartok 44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz. 98 (1931)
Composite Brass Bartok Duos for Trumpet and Saxophone (2023)
8 of the 44 duos were arranged into a recital suite for unaccompanied Bb trumpet and soprano saxophone. Premiered at the 43rd International Saxophone Symposium hosted by the United States Navy Band, January 13-14, 2023 at George Mason University.
Igor Karača Echoes IV for trumpet, saxophone, and electronics (2022)
Dr. Karača is a composer on faculty at Oklahoma State University. He composed Echoes IV for trumpet, saxophone and electronics. Premiered on a recital hosted by the Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble via Facebook live, 5/2022. Also, performed at the 2023 NASA Conference.
Matthew Howell Imaginary Changes for trumpet and saxophone (2021)
Matthew Howell composed this 3 movement work for trumpet and saxophone, becoming the first piece performed by Composite Brass. Premiered in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, during the Greenwood School of Music Faculty Chamber Recital, 10/2021.

recent/upcoming performances

2024

International Trumpet Guild Conference, Anaheim, CA
North American Saxophone Alliance Conference, Stillwater, OK
Recital, Dr. Joseph Cooper, Stillwater, OK

2023

College Music Society 66th National Conference, Miami, FL
OSU Faculty Chamber Recital, Stillwater, OK
Recital, Dr. John Salinas, Stillwater, OK
Great Plains Saxophone Workshop, Norman, OK
North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, Hattiesburg, MS
Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium, Washington D.C.

2022

Composite Brass Recital, Stillwater, OK
Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble Sponsored Composite Brass Recital, Stillwater, OK
OSU Faculty Chamber Recital, Stillwater, OK

COMPOSITE BRASS

ABOUT

The Composite Brass duo was formed in 2021 by John Salinas, saxophone, and Joe Cooper, trumpet. Our mission is to expand the repertoire for saxophone and trumpet duo. We are always seeking new collaborations, please email joe.cooper@okstate.edu if you are interested in writing a piece for us.

Repertoire for trumpet and saxophone

Composite Brass has performed, or is currently working on, the following selections:

Adams, Daniel Binx (trumpet, saxophone)
Anderson, T.J. Georgian Ragas (trumpet, saxophone)
Bartok, Bela Bartok Duos (trumpet, saxophone) arr. by Composite Brass
Benejam, Lluis Trio per trompeta, saxofon i piano (trumpet, saxophone, piano)
Bronnor, Mikhail Tomorrow will be better than yesterday (trumpet, saxophone, piano)
Campbell, Mat Echo Chamber (trumpet, saxophone)
Dunker, Amy Lullaby for Gabriel (adapted for trumpet, saxophone)
Froebe, Nathan Commune (trumpet, saxophone)
Gillis, Richard Suite for Trumpet and Saxophone (trumpet, saxophone, piano)
Howell, Matthew (un?)Fairly Ambiguous (trumpet, saxophone)
Howell, Matthew Imaginary Changes (trumpet, saxophone)
Karaca, Igor Echoes IV (trumpet, saxophone, electronics)
Richard, Lane Executive Suite (trumpet, saxophone)
Rivier, Jean Concerto for Saxophone and Trumpet (trumpet, saxophone, piano)
Yamashita, Kosuke Eternal Story (trumpet, saxophone, piano)