compositions for chamber ensembles


Night of Summer Stars for Percussion Ensemble and Dancers (2012) 11'
For the Lafayette College Percussion Ensemble, Larry Stockton, director;
and dancers Carrie Rohman and Nandini Sikand

Leonardo's Sketchbook for Flute and Alto Saxophone (2011) 11'
Commissioned by the Phi Tau Chapter (University of North Texas) of Phi Mu Epsilon
for AVIDduo

In Passing for Chamber Orchestra (2011) 11'
    Notes | Score Sample
     Instrumentation: 4 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Cellos, 2 Contrabasses; Piano, 3 Percussionists

Ulysses for Violin and Piano (2011) 15'
for Eliezer Gutman and Holly Roadfeldt-O'Riordan
    Notes | Score Sample

Dying Light for Alto Saxophone and Piano (2011) 14'
    Transcribed from the original Cello and Piano
      Score Sample

Mantra (2011) 10'
for the Lafayette College Contemporary Music Ensemble
      Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Piano, Percussion (3 players)
      Notes
      Score Sample | Audio

Dance Music from The Red Shoes (2010) 18'
Commissioned by the Cecil College Department of Performing Arts, Janaea Rose Lyn, director
      Instrumentation: Violin, 2 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Guitars, Bass Guitar, and Percussion
      Notes
      Score Sample

Two Studies after Seurat for Woodwind Quintet (2010) 11'
      Notes
      I. Sunday Afternoon Score Sample
      II. The Bathers Score Sample

String Quartet (2010) 20'
      I. Prelude Score Sample
      II. Canon Score Sample
      III. Introduction and Dance Score Sample

Five Dreams for Five Players for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Violoncello, and Piano (2009) 16'
      Notes
      I. Quiet, tranquil Score Sample
      II. Legatissimo e misterioso Score Sample
      III. Gently, freely; quasi-cadenza Score Sample
      IV. Hypnotic, quiet Score Sample
      V. Floating, ethereal Score Sample

Sonata rapsodica for Clarinet and Piano (2009) 13'
      Notes
      I. freely; quietly agitated Score Sample
      II. flowing; spirited and energetic Score Sample
      For Trevor O'Riordan

Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, and Bassoon (2009) 15'
      Notes
      I. delicate, serene Score Sample
      II. lightly, with energy Score Sample
      III. cadenza: freely, espressivo Score Sample
      IV. legato sempre; allegro con spirito Score Sample
      For the EastWind Ensemble

Moments, once remembered for Sopranino Saxophone and Guitar (2009) 16'
      Notes
      I. Toccata Score Sample
      II. Ostinato Score Sample
      III. Canon Score Sample
      IV. Theme and Variations Score Sample
      V. Barcarolle Score Sample
      VI. Recitative and Dance Score Sample
      Commissioned by Farrell Vernon

Ductus figuratus for Alto Saxophone and Chamber Ensemble (2008) 24'
      Notes
      I. Cadens Score Sample | Audio
      II. Abeo Score Sample | Audio
      III. Tripudio Score Sample | Audio
      IV. Demum Score Sample | Audio
      Instrumentation: Solo Alto Saxophone; Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano, Percussion (1)
      Dedicated to Eugene Rousseau. Composed for his 76th Birthday Celebration

Jericho for Brass and Percussion (2008) 3'
      Notes | Score Sample

Quarry Songs for Flute, Cello, and Piano (2008) 13'
      Notes | Score Sample | Audio
      Also available for Piano Trio

Cadenza for Piano Trio (2007) 9'
      Score Sample | Audio
      Third Movement of Concerto for Piano Trio and Orchestra
      Commissioned by the Eaken Piano Trio

Pressing forward, pushing back for Flute and Piano (2007) 14'
      Notes | Score Sample | Audio
      Commissioned by Reuben Councill and Holly Roadfeldt-O'Riordan

Return, forgotten for Cello Ensemble (2005) 11'
      Notes | Score Sample | Audio
      Commissioned by The Cellobration Ensemble, Andrew Rammon, diector

Dying Light for Cello and Piano (2004) 15'
      Notes | Score Sample | Audio
      Commissioned by Andrew Rammon and Holly Roadfledt-O'Riordan

I've Chased the Shouting Wind for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano (2003) 7'
      Notes | Score Sample

Spirit Dances for Flute and Three Percussionists (2002)

Ostinati for Soprano Saxophone, Violin, and Piano (2001, rev. 2007) 10'
      Notes | Score Sample (saxophone version)
      Also available for Oboe, Violin, and Piano

Canticles for Saxophone Quartet (1996) 11'
      Audio | Score Sample
      Commissioned by the Colorado State Music Teachers Association

Longings for Clarinet and Soprano Saxophone (off-stage) (1996) 8'
      Commissioned by Michael Mattner

there was life here... for Seven Percussionists (1994)

Cathedral for Alto Saxophone and Organ (1994) 6'
      Notes | Score Sample | Audio (link to Recordings page)