https://johnsipher.org/media daily 0.75 2017-04-10 https://johnsipher.org/denver-eclectic-music-concert daily 0.75 2017-04-10 https://johnsipher.org/recital-at-old-dominion-university daily 0.75 2017-04-10 https://johnsipher.org/new-gallery daily 0.75 2022-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1491857152084-D9QFF2L4NH3FZMP6UUED/image-asset.jpeg Salon Party - D-J-A-N-G-O This is a little ditty I wrote about my dog, Django. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1491857152084-D9QFF2L4NH3FZMP6UUED/image-asset.jpeg Salon Party - D-J-A-N-G-O This is a little ditty I wrote about my dog, Django. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1491862470655-IYCDVI8LCRHHSAS014IA/image-asset.jpeg Salon Party - I'm Thinkin' About Your Body Bobby McFerrin's "I'm Thinkin' About Your Body" arranged for trombone with loop pedal and drum set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1491856416218-4WDROAJY9TXTU47CG4RF/image-asset.jpeg Salon Party - I'm Thinkin' About Your Body https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1491862747093-YC9NVK2DIHZ0ZAIMS9IN/image-asset.jpeg Salon Party - Dream a Little Dream of Me A ukulele and trombone section version of the old standard. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/58ebeb94cd0f68196f477f59/58ebec20403c6641bebc35ef/1491856320296/ Salon Party https://johnsipher.org/music-2 daily 0.75 2017-04-10 https://johnsipher.org/recitals daily 0.75 2019-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575055578044-EKC0ZF8HOW5FQ95TFRPV/John+at+Baur%27s.jpg Recitals - DENVER ECLECTIC MUSIC CONCERT, JAN. 14, 2016 With Laura Husbands Tanaka, guitar. Program included Piazzola’s Cafe 1930, and Bernstein’s Elegy for Mippy II. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575055578044-EKC0ZF8HOW5FQ95TFRPV/John+at+Baur%27s.jpg Recitals - DENVER ECLECTIC MUSIC CONCERT, JAN. 14, 2016 With Laura Husbands Tanaka, guitar. Program included Piazzola’s Cafe 1930, and Bernstein’s Elegy for Mippy II. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575055311688-Z5AP7ZXJUJCL8FF8P6DD/1901513_10151930275169080_1985586851_n.jpg Recitals - Don Quichotte and Other Songs I Like, February 28, 2014 A program of all vocal music ranging from Mozart and Ravel to Tom Waits with Adam Turner, piano. Performed at Old Dominion University, Feb. 28, 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575055586606-PJKYKCPZIW0VYGTHNEVV/IMG_8640.jpg Recitals - RECITAL AT OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, FEB. 11, 2013 With Janna Ernst, piano. Program included Doolallynastics, Bozza’s Ballade, and Albinoni’s Concerto in D Minor. https://johnsipher.org/compositions daily 0.75 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1753761935248-GAOZBMXYH6YY5N63E3HI/image-asset.jpeg Compositions - Shimmer for trombone and loop pedal by John Sipher Originally written for trombone and the Boss RC-300 looping station, this is also possible to perform with other looping stations and software. Shimmer is a showpiece for the trombone unaccompanied, featuring soaring melodies, interlocking rhythms, scoops, growls, chorales and fanfares. Based on multiple palindrome-like figures, this piece sparkles the whole way through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1753761935248-GAOZBMXYH6YY5N63E3HI/image-asset.jpeg Compositions - Shimmer for trombone and loop pedal by John Sipher Originally written for trombone and the Boss RC-300 looping station, this is also possible to perform with other looping stations and software. Shimmer is a showpiece for the trombone unaccompanied, featuring soaring melodies, interlocking rhythms, scoops, growls, chorales and fanfares. Based on multiple palindrome-like figures, this piece sparkles the whole way through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1641182004995-5YTZACUGM6TIYCWIK8KZ/image-asset.jpeg Compositions - My Favorite's Favorite Things for trombone and loop pedal I wrote this piece in the spring and summer of 2021, while going through a period of personal growth and self-reflection. I realized that in the past, a lot of my music had been written around my own anxiety and self fears, so with this piece, I resolved to write something more hopeful and joy filled. In two movements, my subject matter was my daughter, and the movements could very easily have been titled Unicorns and Rainbows, but I would rather the listener or performer think of things that make them happy, or things that make people they love happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1615991892719-ZITI3IBOL8CQ57GW34YO/image-asset.png Compositions - Just Breathe Just Breathe is a piece for trombone and loop pedal written in the winter of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. In three movements, the piece offers advice that is often easier said than done. The first movement, Breathe In, represents the moment when one is starting to feel overwhelmed and realizes that they need to take a calming breath, culminating in a lush chorale. The second movement, Monkey Brain, refers to the nature of our minds to wander frantically from topic to topic, rather than be in the moment. And finally, the third movement, Release, is the exhale as we release negative thoughts and tension with our breath. Writing this piece has been a large part of my therapy during this year of crisis, and I hope it can bring you a little piece of calm as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1641229253154-G3VM8B5ST43C0TS3ABWK/image-asset.jpeg Compositions - Perseverance My newest composition for trombone and loop pedal has become my most personal one yet. Written during the pandemic and quarantine of COVID-19, this piece reflects on the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit in the time of crisis and oppression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1600647433090-WO622VOHT2IISXDX7SSF/image-asset.png Compositions - Duet for a Time of Isolation Written towards the beginning of the 2020 pandemic, this duet helped me to begin the creative healing process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575057277060-OPFOC28IS0RKD302H9XE/Screen+Shot+2019-11-29+at+12.54.16+PM.png Compositions - Recollections An ephemeral piece for trombone and loop pedal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575056556465-N8H7CSQTRQ2U0EWHYKX9/image-asset.octet-stream Compositions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575056717943-EMDEUTGRDGKUKGDQ6G9I/image-asset.jpeg Compositions - Changes at CPR's Classical Recorded for Colorado Public Radio in 2018, this is my first composition for trombone and loop pedal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1590980044375-BBILVEL44F37XIPQEJMF/image-asset.png Compositions - Satie's Gymnopédie No. 1, arr. and performed by John Sipher Being a performing musician in the time of COVID-19 has felt in some ways like a tree that falls in the forest with noone to hear it. In the struggle with my identity as an artist over the last three months or so, this piece has helped me heal. I hope it can help you do the same in a small way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1584891927244-85FG4IVG7LEBUQA4F9AJ/image-asset.jpeg Compositions - Thinkin' About Your Body (In a Social-Distancing Kinda Way) for trombone and loop pedal Bobby McFerrin’ Thinkin About Your Body for trombone and loop pedal https://johnsipher.org/recitals-1 daily 0.75 2022-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1600646632885-R4B3VS47ULCSE9HG55HF/image-asset.jpeg Recitals - From Our Home to Yours: A Trombone Finale A virtual recital of looped trombone music during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Colorado Symphony consisting of original arrangements of Marc Mellits and Georg Philipp Telemann, as well the recital premiere of my own piece, “Perseverance.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1600646632885-R4B3VS47ULCSE9HG55HF/image-asset.jpeg Recitals - From Our Home to Yours: A Trombone Finale A virtual recital of looped trombone music during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Colorado Symphony consisting of original arrangements of Marc Mellits and Georg Philipp Telemann, as well the recital premiere of my own piece, “Perseverance.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575057696012-NV6USYUBFJ4TLVE8MLMK/John+at+Baur%27s.jpg Recitals - Denver Eclectic Music Concert, Jan. 14, 2016 With Laura Husbands Tanaka, guitar. Program included Piazzola’s Cafe 1930 and Bernstein’s Elegy for Mippy II https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575057522421-YG0YTDE604UKHKF5M2ML/1901513_10151930275169080_1985586851_n.jpg Recitals - Don Quichotte and other songs I like A program of all vocal music ranging from Mozart and Ravel to Tom Waits with Adam Turner, piano. Performed at Old Dominion University, Feb. 28, 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1600646303091-410YECK047RZW99SBDTS/image-asset.jpeg Recitals - From Our Home to Yours: A Trombone Finale A virtual recital for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra during the COVID-19 pandemic consisting of original arrangements of music by Marc Mellits and Georg Phillip Telemann, as well as the recital premiere of my own piece, “Perseverance.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575058317022-CK8QDPTHBS2UUGXZI575/IMG_8640.jpg Recitals - Recital at Old Dominion University, Feb. 11, 2013 With Janna Ernst, piano. Program included Doolallynastics, Bozza’s Ballade, and Albinoni’s Concerto in D minor. https://johnsipher.org/arrangements-1 daily 0.75 2022-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1594939030370-195FJQRS4AGNBSC2VCQB/image-asset.jpeg Arrangements - Satie's Gymnopédie No. 1 for trombone, guitar, and synth Being a performing musician in the time of COVID-19 has felt in some ways like a tree that falls in the forest with noone to hear it. In the struggle with my identity as an artist over the last three months or so, this piece has helped me heal. I hope it can help you do the same in a small way. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/5f10d5bd401c8719d97d7f68/5f10d5cd1f568f174b2f94d0/1594938829195/ Arrangements https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1594939030370-195FJQRS4AGNBSC2VCQB/image-asset.jpeg Arrangements - Satie's Gymnopédie No. 1 for trombone, guitar, and synth Being a performing musician in the time of COVID-19 has felt in some ways like a tree that falls in the forest with noone to hear it. In the struggle with my identity as an artist over the last three months or so, this piece has helped me heal. I hope it can help you do the same in a small way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1594939141256-0PPXJX6SOAWOY7HNO85C/image-asset.jpeg Arrangements - Thinkin' About Your Body (In a Social-Distancing Kinda Way) for trombone and loop pedal Bobby McFerrin’ classic acapella “Thinkin About Your Body” arranged for trombone and loop pedal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1594939209385-PGJAU49ZKCBZM893MKA8/image-asset.jpeg Arrangements - Imogen Heap's Hide and Seek for trombone quartet Less vocoder, more trombone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1594939252253-8BGFSC4722Q8IZCWY5PQ/image-asset.jpeg Arrangements - Can't Help Falling in Love With You Original arrangement of the classic Elvis tune for voice and three trombones. https://johnsipher.org/events daily 0.75 2023-09-22 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/9/25/recital-at-james-madison-university-gc345 monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/9/20/masterclass-at-the-university-of-virginia monthly 0.5 2023-09-20 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/8/29/guest-principal-trombone-with-the-saint-paul-chamber-orchestra monthly 0.5 2023-08-30 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/11/24/guest-principal-trombone-with-saint-paul-chamber-orchestra monthly 0.5 2023-08-30 https://johnsipher.org/events/2024/4/14/mahlers-third-symphony-with-the-colorado-symphony-orchestra monthly 0.5 2023-08-29 https://johnsipher.org/events/2024/1/26/carlos-simon-trombone-concerto-troubled-waters-with-the-colorado-symphony-orchestra monthly 0.5 2023-08-29 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/8/27/recital-at-virginia-tech-prsd4 monthly 0.5 2023-08-29 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/9/26/recital-at-old-dominion-university-2as54 monthly 0.5 2023-08-29 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/8/27/recital-at-virginia-tech monthly 0.5 2023-08-29 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/9/26/recital-at-old-dominion-university monthly 0.5 2023-08-29 https://johnsipher.org/events/2023/9/25/recital-at-james-madison-university monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://johnsipher.org/home-encore daily 1.0 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/482876f9-62f6-44aa-832b-31ae8aac146d/ColoradoSymphony_0296.jpg Home https://johnsipher.org/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1491869278847-4WARX32285VOTDU66OAC/ave032.jpg Contact https://johnsipher.org/salon-party daily 0.75 2020-09-21 https://johnsipher.org/music-for-purchase-1 daily 0.75 2025-07-29 https://johnsipher.org/compositions1 daily 0.75 2020-09-21 https://johnsipher.org/compositions-and-arrangments daily 0.75 2020-09-21 https://johnsipher.org/arrangements daily 0.75 2020-09-21 https://johnsipher.org/gallery-encore daily 0.75 2022-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575057696012-NV6USYUBFJ4TLVE8MLMK/John+at+Baur%27s.jpg Media - Denver Eclectic Music Concert, Jan. 14, 2016 With Laura Husbands Tanaka, guitar. Program included Piazzola’s Cafe 1930 and Bernstein’s Elegy for Mippy II https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575057522421-YG0YTDE604UKHKF5M2ML/1901513_10151930275169080_1985586851_n.jpg Media - Don Quichotte and other songs I like A program of all vocal music ranging from Mozart and Ravel to Tom Waits with Adam Turner, piano. Performed at Old Dominion University, Feb. 28, 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ebd1a59de4bb8d1f43ef93/1575058317022-CK8QDPTHBS2UUGXZI575/IMG_8640.jpg Media - Recital at Old Dominion University, Feb. 11, 2013 With Janna Ernst, piano. 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