Helble, Raymond

Raymond Helble

Biography

Born: February 03, 1949

Country: New Jersey, USA

Studies: University of Rochester’s Eastman School

Teachers: Samuel Adler, Warren Benson, Joseph Schwantner

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Raymond Helble (b. Feb. 3, 1949) began his composing at the age of 10 and conducting at 12. Although self-taught in composition, and never having had a private music lesson, he was accepted at Julliard, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Eastman School due to his highly developed technique.

Mr. Helble did his undergraduate and graduate studies at Eastman. His teachers included Samuel Adler, Warren Benson, and Joseph Schwantner. His musical education also included conducting studies with Willis Page and Walter Hendle.

Mr. Helble's music is recognized for its technical excellence, distinctive motivic material, contrapuntal dexterity, and highly polished finish, whether he writes in a tonal, modal, atonal, or serial manner.

Due to his long association with Leigh H. Stevens, Helble has produced a large set of works for the marimba that are considered standard repertoire.

Works for Percussion

Marimba Works

Goblin Dance Op. 24
Grand Fantasy in C Major
Preludes for Marimba No's. 1, 2, 3 Op. 1
Preludes for Marimba No's. 4, 5, 6 Op. 3
Preludes for Marimba Nos. 7, 8, 9, Op.14
Preludes for Marimba Nos. 10. 11, 12, Op.28
Preludes for Marimba Nos. 13. 14, 15, Op.37
The Well-Tempered Marimbist (Book 1 and 2)
Theme and Six Variations
Toccata Fantasy in e-flat minor

Timpani Works

Three Etudes for Five Tympani Op. 10

Vibraphone Works

Sonata Brevis for Solo Vibraphone - Vibraphone

Concerto Works

Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra (Helble) - Marimba; Orchestra
Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Ensemble Op. 21 - Marimba; Percussion Ensemble
Dragon of Wyckham Op. 47 - Marimba; Concert Band
Duo Concertante Op. 11 - Marimba; Violin
Duo Concertante Op. 54 - Marimba; Vibraphone
Marimba Concerto in a Op. 34 - Marimba; Chamber Orchestra
Night Music Op. 62 - Timpani; Percussion Quartet

Marimba Ensemble Works

Concertare, Op. 41b - Percussion Duo - Marimba Duo

Large Percussion Ensemble Works

Concertare - 12 Players
Concertare, Op. 41a - 12 Players
Diabolic Variations - 10 Players
Multum in Parvis - 13 Players
Passacaglia for Percussion Ensemble Op. 7 - 10 Players
Prelude and Rondo alla marcia - 12 Players

With Other Instrument Works

Movement for Marimba and Harpsichord Op. 5 - Marimba; Harpsichord
Movements for Marimba and String Quartet - Marimba; String Quartet
Nocturne Op. 20 - Marimba; Clarinet
Quintetto alla Beethoven - Marimba; String Quartet
SilverWood Op. 66 - Marimba; Flute

Not Yet Classified

Hynos I Op. 49 - Percussion Ensemble
Hypnos II Op. 58 - Percussion Ensemble
Legend of Faust Op. 32 - Large Percussion Ensemble
Sonare Op. 68 - Percussion Ensemble