B. J. Rosco

B. Jeanie Groh Stoner Bumpus (born 27 November 1932) is an American composer, pianist, and teacher who publishes under the name B. J. Rosco.[1][2][3]

Rosco was born in Wilbur, Washington. She studied piano and composition at the Juilliard School, the University of Washington, Whitworth College, and Washington State University. Her teachers included Erwin Freundlich, Randolf Holkanson, Constance Keene, Dr. Loran Olsen, and Margaret Saunders Ott.[4][5]

Rosco was the Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA) 2004 Composer of the Year.[6] In addition to the WSMTA, she has received commissions from Clavier magazine, the Joanna Hodges Summer Piano Seminar, and the Southwestern Youth Music Festival.[7]

A versatile composer, Rosco is best known for her piano pedagogy compositions. Her multi-volume “Images” series represents the musical styles of many eras, and includes a brief history of each era and a list of its important composers. She also studied 20th century composition techniques in order to incorporate them in her piano teaching pieces and introduce students to contemporary music.[7][8]

Rosco’s music is published by Alfred Music[8] and Carl Fischer Music,[4] and includes

Chamber

  • Five Pieces (brass quartet)[4]

Orchestra

  • Youth Concerto “A Festival” (piano and orchestra)[7]

Piano

  • many pedagogical pieces
  • Images (multi-volume series)[8]
  • Miniature Concerto for Piano (2 pianos)[7]
  • Three Dimensions[4]

Vocal


References

  1. ^ Stern, Susan (1978). Women composers: a handbook. Metuchen London: the Scarecrow press. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-8108-1138-6.
  2. ^ Stewart-Green, Miriam (1980). Women composers: A checklist of works for the solo voice. A reference publication in women's studies. Boston, Mass: Hall. pp. 131, 288. ISBN 978-0-8161-8498-9.
  3. ^ Groh, B. Jeanie. "Marriage Records". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Cohen, Aaron I. (1987). International Encyclopedia of Women Composers. Books & Music (USA). p. 600. ISBN 978-0-313-24272-4.
  5. ^ International Who's who in Music and Musicians' Directory. Melrose Press. 1981. ISBN 978-0-900332-77-7.
  6. ^ "Commissioned Composer – Washington State Music Teachers Association". Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  7. ^ a b c d Rosco, B. J. "B. J. Rosco". www.alfred.com.
  8. ^ a b c Rosco, B. J. (May 1993). Images, Vol 4. Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated. ISBN 978-0-7692-3935-4.