Edward Troupin (1925-2004) enjoyed an international reputation as a composer of instrumental music. Throughout his long and illustrious career as a professor of music at Ithaca College and later the University of Florida, he inspired numerous young composers. Mr. Tropin received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University with a major in mathematics. Later he earned his master of music degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied with Ross Lee Finney.
Discourse for flute and trombone by Edward Troupin
Troupin’s sound-world is dramatic and full of vitality. His Discourse for trumpet and trombone was composed in 1962, and later transcribed for flute and trombone by Howard J. Buss. This entertaining duo is cast in five short movements: Assertion, Reflection, Eulogy, Fantasy, and Comedy. The colorful and contrasting sections combine in charming balance to make a memorable concert feature.
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