ORCHESTRAL WORKS
1111 (doubling english horn), 2110, timpani + 2 percussion, piano, harp, strings - 10 minutes (2020)
This piece was composed as part of the inaugural composition program in the Cascade Conductor’s Workshop.
Threshold
2222 (+piccolo, +english horn, +bass clarinet) 4231, timpani + 2 percussion, piano, strings - 7 minutes (2020)
A fast spaced orchestral force full of life and laughter.
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The Flickering
3333, 4331, timpani, 1 percussion, celesta, harp, strings - 8 to 10 minutes (2018)
This piece explores the nature of feelings that occur in the flickering of an instant; be it love, embarrassment, or anxiety.
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2222, 2200, strings - 10 to 12 minutes (2018)
This work is derived from 3 famous statues by Alberto Giacometti. A work in 3 parts, its static harmony explores the colors of vertical harmonic structures.
Arrivals
2222, 4231, timpani, 3 percussion, strings - 7 to 8 minutes (2017)
This music emulates the heartbeat of something coming; at first calm and tranquil and then bombastic and fanfare-like.
Introduzione e Caccio
2222, 4331, timpani, 2 percussion, piano, strings - 6 to 7 minutes (2017)
This fun little piece introduces a musical idea, scurries around the orchestra in a wild roller coaster to its Eulenspiegel-esque ending.
A New Elation
2222, 4331, timpani, 3 percussion, piano/celesta, harp, strings - 5 to 6 minutes (2017)
This exuberant work is a great opener for any concert. It captures the exhilaration of first time experiences through the lens of a youthful listener.
Wrapped
String Orchestra - 5 minutes (2019)
This rapid-fire string work is inspired by the techniques employed by Haydn. Great music for an intermediate level.
Prelude (from English Suite no. 2 in A minor)
Arrangement of music by J.S. Bach
1 oboe, 1 english horn, 1 bassoon, 1 horn, strings - 5 to 6 minutes (2016)
This work was featured in the award-winning documentary: New York Scherzo.
Prelude, op. 28 no. 4 in (E minor)
Arrangement of music by F. Chopin
String Orchestra - 3 minutes (2014)
Orchestrated as a homework assignment, this piece is an excellent challenge for young orchestras.
Ohkami
2222 (doubling piccolo, alto flute, english horn, bass clarinet and contrabassoon), 4231, 4 percussion, celesta, harp, strings - 11 minutes (2018)
This music was originally composed for a film and is now re-orchestrated for the standard orchestra.