Samuel Jones's Symphony No. 3 'Palo Duro Canyon' was commissioned by the Amarillo Symphony and premiered in 1992 at the outdoor Amphitheater of Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Composer Biography
Samuel Jones was the founding dean of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, establishing it in 1973 and serving for six years.
Composer Biography
Samuel Jones, the composer, has had a distinguished career spanning over five decades as a composer, conductor, and educator, enriching American musical life.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Samuel Jones aimed to showcase the tuba's range, agility, and versatility in his concerto, believing it could command the stage equally with any instrument.
Composer's Artistic Vision
In his Symphony No. 3, Samuel Jones sought to evoke the long movements of time in the canyon's creation, pay homage to Native Americans, and capture the awe of first seeing Palo Duro Canyon.
Composition History
Samuel Jones's Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra was commissioned by the Seattle Symphony with a grant from Sandra Crowder in memory of her late husband, James P. Crowder.
Composition History
The Tuba Concerto was inspired by James P. Crowder, an aeronautical engineer for The Boeing Company, who was also an avid patron of the symphony and an amateur tuba player.
