Selected Resume of Gerry Grosz
Selected Resume as Composer -- Gerry Grosz

Music for Theater

The Phantom TollboothKaren Bovard, dir.1996
Composed original music and songs for this new full-length adaptation. Performed by children 11-14 years old at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown, CT. Six sold-out shows. Feature article about music/composer was published in the Hartford Courant newspaper.

The Clever Cat of CarabasSandra Kopell, dir.1995
A 45-minute musical adaptation of Puss in Boots performed by children 8-9 years old. Composed and performed Renaissance music for the play, including three original songs sung by the children. Performed at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown, CT.

Music for Dance

AwakenKirstin Williams, chor.1998
ClickAaron Draper, chor.1998
Learning to SpeakKatherine Davis, chor.1998Commissioned for ODC Pilot 25
ExileKirstin Williams, chor.1998
Want Some Mints?Aaron Draper, chor.1997
New Dimensions in FlightSusan Matheke, chor.1996
ThresholdSarah Franklin, chor.1995Commissioned for 25 Years of Dance at Trinity College Festival
!In AdvanceSandra Kopell, chor.1995Commissioned for New Haven New Dance '95
The Day the Dam BrokeWillie Feuer/Susan Matheke, chor.1995
Violence is No StrangerCheryl Iaquinto, chor.1991

Music for Film

House and CaterpillarHeather Weibel, dir.2001
Pencil ProblemHeather Weibel, dir.2000
Death, Discs, and BluefishAlex David, dir.1994
DaydreamerDavid Niles, dir.1994
Afterschool SpecialJill Cowburn, dir.1994
College BoyPeter Mergus, dir.1993
Signs of SummerHeather Weibel, dir.1992
moonriseSteven Pond, dir.1991
Whatever Floats Your BoatThomas Tullio, dir.1990
Penny CandyTim Freundlich, dir.1990

Music for Television

Whoa Now, LJGerry Grosz, prod. 2000Aired on MSG Network and at Madison Square Garden during Knicks playoff game
Star Break show themeTracy Thomas, prod. 1993

Music for Music (selected works)

The Cosmic Buzz -- Joint project with drummer Phil Hawkins and bassist Jim Kerwin. A collection of six original tunes and five jazz standards, with a high emphasis on play and spontaneous interaction. January 2001.

Onramp -- The debut album by the Gerry Grosz Jazz Kitchen, featuring ten original compositions in the mainstream jazz tradition, from swing to soul jazz, and be-bop to Brazilian. May 1998.

Music of Cognition -- A 20th century synthesizer piece in four movements, based on melodic/rhythmic combinations and permutations. May 1993.

This Side Up -- A senior thesis concert of original music in the African-American-Latin-Brazilian traditions. Performed March 1990 at Wesleyan University, for which it received High Honors.

Published Music

Jazz Compositions & Insights: vol. 1 - The Cosmic Buzz + 7 features ten easy-to-read charts with song notes and compositional concepts you can use. By Gerry Grosz. Published by Zaralena Music. Copyright 2001.

Two songs co-written by Gerry Grosz and Phil Hawkins can be found in the book, Caribbean Jazz Ensemble by Phil Hawkins. Published by P. Note Publications. Copyright 2000.

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