thomas peterson index page

Thomas Peterson

updated 10/5/18
(polansky)

The Seattle-based composer Thomas Peterson passed away in Winter 2006. Unfortunately, much of his work has been lost. Although Frog Peak Music has a few pieces (including one below), I am archiving some of his materials in my possession on this site as part of a community effort to preserve his work, led by the composer David Mahler, a close friend and colleague of Tom's. Peter Nelson-King has also made a substantial contribution to this archive, and to Tom's work.

Scores

Design on B-A-C-H. Trombone. Second score, no markings

This is available from Frog Peak Music, and the first score seems to have some pencil markings, made for the Mills Contemporary Ensemble Performance, in the early 1980s, given by Toyoji Tomita. There is a recording of that concert (still awaiting digitization).

Elegy and Dance. Mandolin, guitar, and harp.

Reflection. Piano.
Wind Quintet. Parts only.
Song for Synthesizer
Tower 1 for brass quartet (score and parts)
Clarinet Quintet. Score.
Sonata for Trombone (or baritone) and Piano

Trombone part

Other materials

cv that Tom sent me, early 1980s, with a list of works.
essay on Tom, by David Mahler, written in 2015.
triptych made by David M., with a photo of Tom in it.
program, Soundwork Concert of Peterson's music, June, 1981, Seattle
various recordings, on cassette, of Peterson's music, available from the Fales Collection (Polansky), NYU, including:

Song for Synthesizer (#510)
String Quartet (Kronos Qtt.) (#511)
Linda/Cannon Beach (#572)
Concert at Soundworks, Seattle, organized by David Mahler (#509)

Tower Music
Reflection for Solo Piano

2 Experiences for Viola & Piano
Design on B-A-C-H
Sonata for Trb & Piano/Elegiac Sonata