Terry Vosbein

A Life in Music

This is my home for composition, scholarship, and musical projects formed by a lifelong devotion to music shaped with care. Here you will find my works, recordings, performances, current activities, and writing, along with the scholarly and archival work that has become an important part of my life in music.

Whether you are here to explore compositions, learn more about my research, or listen to past and present projects, I hope the site offers a clear sense of the work and the values behind it.

Current Highlights

I recently completed an orchestration of my composition A Prayer for Peace for the Minnesota Jewish Community Center Symphony Orchestra, for two concerts in May. The work was originally composed for string orchestra while I was living in Oxford, England, on September 11, 2001.

Preparations are underway for the Vosbein Magee Big Band’s performance at the National Jazz Workshop in July.

This summer I will finalize edits to a study score of Bob Graettinger’s City of Glass, scheduled for publication in early 2027 by the Stan Kenton Research Center.

EXPLORE

Selected Work and Ongoing Projects

Composition, research, and performance activity

Works

Original compositions and arrangements for big band, chamber ensemble, orchestra, and other settings, grounded in craft, character, and a deep connection to jazz.

View Works

Scholarship

Research, writing, and archival projects, with special emphasis on Stan Kenton and the preservation of important musical history.

Explore Scholarship

Media

Recordings, performances, videos, and documentation from past and current projects, including large ensemble, chamber, and collaborative work.

Watch and Listen

© Terry Vosbein, 2026