Inspired by Pachelbel's Canon.
I composed this piece based on the more obvious elements of Johann Pachelbel's popular Canon in D. The piece is basically a set of tongue-in-cheek variations, episodes borrowing heavily from the harmonic structure of the original. The piece presents (in order) passages in following styles: Ground Bass, Waltz (a la Gymnopedie), Bossa Nova, Swing (Fughetta), Full-on Big Band, Chorale, Carillon, Tango, Balkan Dance, Vivaldi-esque, finishing with a celebratory Coda.
J. M.
Jock McKenzie studied trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester where he was a joint recipient of the college’s concerto prize. From 1987 Jock based his musical career in Hampshire, working as a freelance trumpeter, conductor, composer, arranger and brass teacher. Jock is a former Professional Leader (Brass) for Hampshire Music Service and was the Director of the Hampshire County Youth Band from 2004 until 2020. It is the mix of all of these musical roles that has led to Jock establishing a reputation as a leading creator of brass music resources, particularly in the field of education and brass ensemble music. In 2020 Jock was awarded an “Honorary Fellowship of the University of Winchester” for services to music education. Currently Jock is working part-time for the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama; providing tuition for their Brass Teaching Module. In 2024 Jock was given the award for “Services to Youth” by Brass Bands England.
