Charles Mekealian composer
Charles Mekealian is a freelance music composer and former Marine Corps Musician. Raised in Sanger, California, Mr. Mekealian was inspired to pursue a career in music education and composition by his membership as a trumpet player with the Santa Clara Vanguard organization. Mr. Mekealian studied music at Fresno City College and graduated from the Basic Musicians Course at the Naval School of Music in 2010.
Mr. Mekealian began arranging music for marching, concert, and show bands after graduating high school in 2005. In 2007 he composed a performance chorale for the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets that was performed at Drum Corps International Championships. From 2009 to 2012, Mr. Mekealian arranged and composed several field shows for the Sanger High School Apache Marching Band. He has also composed and arranged multiple works for the Marine Corps Bands in which he served. His most notable arrangement, Mi Chiamano, Mimi, by Giacomo Puccini, was presented at the Spirit of Rebirth concerts to commemorate the 10-year anniversary in memoriam of devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. He served as the ensemble leader and staff arranger for the Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet. The Brass Quintet traveled across the United States performing many of his works for music students as well as military and civic ceremonies.
Currently, Mr. Mekealian resides with his wife and two daughters in San Diego, California. Mr. Mekealian is currently a staff arranger for several high school band programs in California. He is also a music and visual coach in the San Diego Unified School District and is a student at San Diego State University, pursuing his dream of becoming a music educator.
Mr. Mekealian began arranging music for marching, concert, and show bands after graduating high school in 2005. In 2007 he composed a performance chorale for the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets that was performed at Drum Corps International Championships. From 2009 to 2012, Mr. Mekealian arranged and composed several field shows for the Sanger High School Apache Marching Band. He has also composed and arranged multiple works for the Marine Corps Bands in which he served. His most notable arrangement, Mi Chiamano, Mimi, by Giacomo Puccini, was presented at the Spirit of Rebirth concerts to commemorate the 10-year anniversary in memoriam of devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. He served as the ensemble leader and staff arranger for the Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet. The Brass Quintet traveled across the United States performing many of his works for music students as well as military and civic ceremonies.
Currently, Mr. Mekealian resides with his wife and two daughters in San Diego, California. Mr. Mekealian is currently a staff arranger for several high school band programs in California. He is also a music and visual coach in the San Diego Unified School District and is a student at San Diego State University, pursuing his dream of becoming a music educator.
Adventures in Rhythm Charles Mekealian
Titel / Title: Adventures in Rhythm
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: By Charles Mekealian
Publisher #: RWS223500
Kategorie / Category: Concert Band
Instrumentation:
Serie / Series: RWS - Concert Band
UPC: 038081609287
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9343-5
"Adventures in Rhythm" is a fun, fast-paced piece that can also be used to broaden your band's rhythmic capabilities. The vari ...
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Duration: 2:50 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 216159
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Transylvania Polka Charles Mekealian
Titel / Title: Transylvania Polka
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: By Charles Mekealian
Publisher #: RWS185100
Kategorie / Category: Brass Quintet
Instrumentation:
Serie / Series: RWS - Festival Ensemble
UPC: 038081611426
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9557-6
This piece is quick, quirky and fun and will be a great addition to any brass quintet performance. Imagine it's music fest ...
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Duration: 0:02:30 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 715031
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Malevolent March Charles Mekealian
Titel / Title: Malevolent March
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: By Charles Mekealian
Publisher #: RWS175300
Kategorie / Category: Brass Quintet
Instrumentation:
Serie / Series: RWS - Festival Ensemble
UPC: 038081611037
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9518-7
"Malevolent March" is a fun piece by Charles Mekealian for brass quintet that can be performanced in any setting. It offers ...
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Duration: 0:2:19 min
Difficulty: 3+
Difficulty: 3+
Article Nr: 715030
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel Charles Mekealian
Titel / Title: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Arranged by Charles Mekealian
Publisher #: RWS175200
Kategorie / Category: Brass Quintet
Instrumentation:
Serie / Series: RWS - Festival Ensemble
UPC: 038081611020
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9517-0
A unique twist on this classic holiday favorite will catch the listener's attention with its lush chords and ...
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Duration: 0:2:41 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 711960
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Hero Charles Mekealian
Titel / Title: Hero
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: By Charles Mekealian
Publisher #: RWS165100
Kategorie / Category: Brass Quintet
Instrumentation:
Serie / Series: RWS - Festival Ensemble
UPC: 038081610764
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-9491-3
A bold and triumphant brass quintet evoking images of a hero's return from battle. Each player shares the spotlight with the melodic lin ...
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Duration: 2:50 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 300714
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