Works

The Tuba Journal (Fall, 2000, used by permission)

“The second piece, which can best be described as lyrical and explosive, was Paul Hayden’s ‘Chaconne’. This was a world premiere as well, and is an exceptional work based on [a polychordal] chord progression.” —Kenyon Wilson (reviewing the premiere)

The Tuba Journal (Summer, 2002, used by permission)

“The note g1 occurs several times, as does the note CC. Hayden does a wonderful job of utilizing this extremely low note not just as a novelty, but rather as a recognizable part of the harmonic structure of the composition. ‘Chaconne’ is clearly a 20th century work in terms of compositional devices, yet Hayden manages to maintain a sense of melodic contour and thus the attention of the listener. The use of octave slurs, repeated notes, and the regular harmonic pattern of the chaconne form all contribute to a sense of musical coherence that provides the player with an opportunity to clearly communicate with the audience.” —Dr. Thomas Bough (reviewing the printed score)

The Tuba Journal (Summer, 2002, used by permission)

“Joseph Skillen plays with so much life and energy on ‘Chaconne’ that it is my favorite selection on the disc.” —Dr. Thomas Bough (reviewing the compact disc recording)