Markku Viitasaari
PhD (Education), Phil.lic. (musicology) Markku Viitasaari (b.1966) is a large-scaled professional of music, culture, education and administration. The title of his doctoral thesis was "How to deal with syntonic comma in music education" (University of Oulu Graduate School, 2020).
Markku Viitasaari has composed mainly for wind ensembles and choirs. His catalogue consists of over 300 works (incl. arrangements) around four decades from the 1980´s to present. He has achieved 24 quotations in composition contests, two of them in US.
Viitasaari's works have been published by Edition Blosari, Edition 7, The Finnish Wind Band Association, STM-music, and SULASOL.
| Title | Instrumentation | Year | Category | Duration | Available from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 vuotta -jenkka | 3trp, ahn, tenhn, barhn, tba, perc | 1989 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
31 päivää | 2130 3 121 00001 1, barhn solo [trb/tenhn , asax, tsax, barsax] | 1992 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
31 päivää | chm, ten solo | 1992 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | STM-Music |
31 päivää | 2130 3 121 00001 1, baryt solo [trb/tenhn, asax, tsax, barsax] | 1992 | Vocal and Choral Works, Works for Orchestra or Large Ensemble | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Akateeminen Boogie | 3141 4 333 00111 5 [pic, bcl] | 2001 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Imagine Music Publishig |
ALLA MARCIA MA NON TROPPO | 2241 3 233 20212 2 [3cl,bcl,asax,tsax,barsax] | 1993 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 02:25 | Music Finland |
ALLA VALSE - ALLA ZOPPA | 3trp/3cornet, ahn/fhn, thn/trb, barhn/trb, tba [1cornet in Es, 2cornet in Bb, tba in C] | 1993 | Chamber Works | 04:00 | Music Finland |
Anna mun elää | chc, chy | 1996 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Avausbiisi | 3cornet, ahn, thn, barhn, tba, perc [1tr in Es] | 1990 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Beat the Polyfony | 2131 3 232 00111 1 | 1995 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Beat the Polyfony | 3trp, ahn, tenhn, barhn, tba, perc [tr in Es.] | 1995 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Bereden väg för Herran | chm | Vocal and Choral Works | 03:40 | Music Finland | |
Boys of America | 3trp, ahn, thn, barhn, tba [tr in Es, 2tr in B] | 1994 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Eksynyt mies | chm [TTBB] | 2002 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Elämän välipäivä | 3141 4 333 00112 1 [pic, 2fl, ob, 3cl, bcl, fag, 2asax, tsax, barsax,] | 1994 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Elokuu, elokuu | chc/chy [SSA] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:05 | Music Finland |
Ensimmäiset 13 sekuntia | 3141 4 333 00011 4 [barhn+tenhn] | 1999 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Fanfaarimarssi no.2 | 3cornet, ahn, thn, barhn, tba, perc [1cornet in Es] | 1989 | Chamber Works | 02:15 | Music Finland |
Fanfaari vaskikvartetille | 2trp, hn, trb | 2001 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Farmi-boogie | 2141 4 232 00111 1 [1bcl, 2asax, tsax, barsax] | Works for Wind Orchestra | 02:50 | Blosari | |
From The Book I Read | 3cornet, ahn, thn, barhn, tba, perc | 1997 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Edition 7 |
Harmaus haihtuu | chx, sopr solo | 1992 | Vocal and Choral Works | 03:30 | Music Finland |
Hetkeä ennen meitä | chx [SSAATTBB] | 2006 | Vocal and Choral Works | 05:52 | Music Finland |
Hopsis | 2141 4 232 00111 1, cl solo [1bcl, 2asax, tsax, barsax.] | 1991 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Hunajakuu | chm [TTBB] | 2021 | Vocal and Choral Works | 03:30 | Music Finland |
Hyvä pahan kasvoilla | chx [SATB] | 2010 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Impromptu nro 1 | pno | 1992 | Works for Solo Instrument | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Inconscius | 3121 2 131 00011 3, dr [pic] | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | STM-Music | |
Inkerin joulukuu | chx | 1993 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Joulurauha | chf/chy, pno | 1991 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | STM-Music |
Juhlitaan, riemuitaan | chc/chy | 2000 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Jumalaan saan yhteyden | ch, org | 1998 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Jumalaan saan yhteyden | ch, sopr, alto | 1998 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Jumalaan saan yhteyden | ch, pno | 1998 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Kahvi-blues | 3trp/3cornet, ahn/hn, thn/trb, barhn/trb, tba [2trp in B] | 1991 | Chamber Works | 03:40 | Edition 7 |
Kahvi-blues | 2020 2 230 00111 1 [1.fl, 2.fl/ob, asax, tensax, tenhn/1.trb, barhn/2.trb, 2cor in Es] | 1991 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 03:40 | Music Finland |
Kasvurauhaa | chf [SSA] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:40 | Music Finland |
Kävelykatu | 2121 3 222 00011 1 [bhn/thn.] | 1996 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 04:45 | Music Finland |
Käyn kartanon taa | 2131 4 232 00011 1 [2asax, tsax, barsax] | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland | |
Käyn kartanon taa | 3trp, ahn, thn, barhn, tba | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland | |
Keväthuuto | chf [SSA], pno | 2021 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:35 | Music Finland |
Kiusatun huokaus | chc/chy [SSA] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:00 | Music Finland |
Kolme avainta | 3141 4 333 00111 5, dr ad lib [pic, bcl] | 2001 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Kolme koraalivariaatiota | chm | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol | |
Kolme pop-laulua mieskuorolle | chm | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | STM-Music | |
Kotikirkko kutsuu | sopr, ten, vln, org, chx | 2009 | Vocal and Choral Works | 32:30 | Music Finland |
Kotiseutu rakkahin | 3trp/3cornet, ahn/hn, thn/trb, barhn/trb, tba [tr/cornet in Eb, 2-3tr/2-3cornet in B.] | 1986 | Chamber Works | 03:30 | Edition 7 |
Koulu alkaa, eläköön! | chc [SA], pno | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 01:35 | Music Finland |
Kuinka paljon | ch, sopr, alto | 1998 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Kultakauden taulut | chc [SA], pno | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:10 | Music Finland |
Kuorovoimaa | chm | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol | |
Kuortanelainen koraalifantasia | 3cornet, ahn, thn, barhn, tba, 3perc [1.cornet in Es, 3-5 perc] | 1998 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | STM-Music |
Kuortanelainen koraalifantasia | 1010 2 111 00011 3 [3-5 perc] | 1998 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | STM-Music |
Kurkiparvi matkaa | chf [SSA] | 2021 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:05 | Music Finland |
Kyllä hymykin voittaa | chm | 1986 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | STM-Music |
Kytötie | 3141 4 333 00111 1 [1pic, 1bcl, 2asax, 1tsax, 1barsax] | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Warner/Chappell | |
Läksin katsomaan itkevää tyttöä | chm | 2001 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Lattarimarssi | 3141 4 233 00011 6 | 2008 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Edition 7 |
Laulun mahti | chm | 1993 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Laulu silmien | chx [SATB] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 03:50 | Music Finland |
Lentävän Roopen tarina | chx [SSATBB] | 2003 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:00 | Sulasol |
Lounaaseen lennä | chf [SSAA] | 2018 | Vocal and Choral Works | 03:30 | Music Finland |
Löytötalo | chc/chy [SSA] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 01:40 | Music Finland |
Luscinia, luscinia | fl | 2020 | Works for Solo Instrument | 01:35 | Music Finland |
Maailmankuva | chy [SSAB] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 01:45 | Music Finland |
Marttyyrien päivä | chm [TTBB] | 2006 | Vocal and Choral Works | 06:00 | Sulasol |
Miten olis joulurauha | chx [SATB] | 2008 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Muiden vika | chf [SSA] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:50 | Music Finland |
Musiikin majakka | chy [SSAB] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:00 | Music Finland |
Neljä Pop-laulua mieskuorolle | chm | 1987 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Obitus inexploratus | 3trp, ahn, thn, barhn, tba [1tr in Es] | 1991 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Oivallus ja sen syy | chf [SSA] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:35 | Music Finland |
Ole totta | chx [SSATB] | 2020 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Onnellinen | chx [TTBB + SA solo] | 2008 | Vocal and Choral Works | 04:20 | Sulasol |
Onnellinen | chc /chy [SSAA] | 2008 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Onnittelulaulu | chc [SA], pno | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 01:45 | Music Finland |
Otava on päämme päällä | chc/chy [SA], pno | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 01:55 | Music Finland |
Pallosukkahousut | chf [SSAA] | 2010 | Vocal and Choral Works | 04:45 | Music Finland |
Paperikuu | chf [SSAA], pno | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 03:00 | Music Finland |
Paras enkeli | chm [TTBB] | 2002 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Pimeä, pieni pirttimme | chm | 1995 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | STM-Music |
Poikia on Pohjolassa | chb [SATB] | 2013 | Vocal and Choral Works | 04:32 | Music Finland |
Proggis | 3141 4 333 00111 4 | 1998 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Puolivälissä | chx [SATB] | 2010 | Vocal and Choral Works | 04:00 | Sulasol |
Pyrstötahti | 3141 4 333 00111 1 | 1983 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 02:45 | Music Finland |
Ranna no.1 | 3141 4 233 00011 3 | 1989 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Rondo | 3141 4 333 00112 3 [Pienin mahd.kokoonp:2020-2-221-00011-0] | 1997 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Sähköinen sydän | chc, chy | 1996 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Samba for the Honour of Mess | 2141 4 333 00111 1 [1bcl, 2asax, tsax, barsax] | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Music Finland | |
Sielukas biitti | 3141 4 333 00112 3 [Pienempi kokoonpano mahdollinen.] | 1997 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | STM-Music |
Suomi ei ole täydellinen | chy [SSAB] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 03:15 | Music Finland |
Swingtime-rag | 3141 4 333 00111 1 [1pic, 1bcl, 2asax, tsax, barsax] | 1991 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Edition 7 |
Tango kuutamon loisteessa vol.2 | 3trp, ahn, thn, barhn, tba, perc [1tr in Es] | 1987 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Tarina kolmesta vaimosta | chm | 1994 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | STM-Music |
Three Aspects of "Sakura" (Including "Akatombo") | chm | 1997 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Ton-Tiki | 3cornet, ahn, thn, barhn, tba | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Music Finland | |
Tuliviiri | fl | 1991 | Pedagogical Works, Works for Solo Instrument | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Turn! | 3141 3 232 00011 4 | 2008 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 04:00 | 7ikko-kustannus Ay |
Tuuditan taivahan lasta | chf | 2003 | Vocal and Choral Works | 07:00 | Sulasol |
Upside down in a roundabout | 3031 4 333 00012 1 [fl+pic, 3.fl/ob?, 2sax, tsax, barsax, 3cor in Eb, barhn/tenhn?.] | 1989 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 04:40 | STM-Music |
Valmis maailma | chf [SSA] | 2022 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:00 | Music Finland |
VALO | voc, pno | 2018 | Vocal and Choral Works | 06:30 | Music Finland |
Valse Mélancholique | 2141 4 232 00111 1 [1bcl, 2asax, 1tsax, 1barsax] | Works for Wind Orchestra | 00:00 | Edition 7 | |
Varjosta valoon | chf [SSAA] | 2019 | Vocal and Choral Works | 02:40 | Music Finland |
Viiman viemä, tuulen tuoma | chx | 1999 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |
Yksinäinen tanssi | chx [SATB] | 2010 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Music Finland |
Yksi teema | 3trp, ahn, thn, barhn, tba [tr in Es, 2 tr in B] | 1994 | Chamber Works | 00:00 | Blosari |
Yksi teema | 2120 2 121 00111 1 | 1994 | Works for Wind Orchestra | 03:20 | Blosari |
Ystävälleni | ch, sopr, alto | 1998 | Vocal and Choral Works | 00:00 | Sulasol |