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ORCHESTRAL


“Deep heaves the Ocean black…” Cello and Wind Ensemble [ca 12’00”]Commissioned by the Frost Wind Ensemble of the University of Miami and consortium members, Ashley Garritson, cello; Gary Green, conductor.
To be premiered in Miami FL, 2010.

Graal (2005) Orchestra [7’30”]
Commissioned by the Hamilton College Orchestra,
Heather Buchman, conductor.
Wellin Concert Hall, Clinton NY 2006.

Fairytale (2002) Large Orchestra [10’30”]
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Commissioned by the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Cliff Colnot, conductor.
Symphony Hall, Chicago IL 2002.

Sisyphus (2000) Orchestra [5’30”]
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Commissioned by the South Dakota Symphony, Henry Charles Smith, conductor. Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls SD 2001.
Eastman Theater, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2000.

ENSEMBLE


Beth – Luis – Nion (2008) Cello and Piano [12’00”]
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Commissioned by Ars Mobilis for the Festival les Solistes aux Serres d’Auteuil à Paris, Xavier Phillips, cello; Emmanuel Strosser, piano.
Festival les Solistes aux Serres d’Auteuil, Paris 2008.

Pitch-Fork / Steel Recitative (2007-8) Percussion Duo [15’00”]
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Commissioned by the Proper Glue Duo, Melanie Sehman and Steve Sehman, percussionists.
Rowan University, Glassboro NJ 2008.
Queensborough Community College, Bayside NY, 2008.
Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford, West Hartford CT 2008.
Queens College, Flushing NY 2008.

TRIO (2007) Alto Saxophone, Percussion and Piano [7’30”]Commissioned by the Collide Trio
Performances scheduled for Fall 2008 in Davis CA and Medillin, Colombia.

Deep Carving (2006) Percussion Quartet [9’00”]
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Commissioned by the Third Coast Percussion Quartet, David Skidmore, director.
Fulton Recital Hall, University of Chicago, Chicago IL 2007.
California Institute of the Arts, Valencia CA 2006.
Chapman University, Orange CA 2006.
Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Austin TX 2006.
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago IL 2006.
Lutkin Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2006.

Tongue of Wood (2005) Clarinet, Percussion, Viola and Piano [9’00”]
Commissioned by the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, Sydney Hodkinson, conductor.
Harris Concert Hall, Aspen Music Festival, Aspen CO 2005.

Trois Éclats Finales (2005) String Quartet [8’00”]
University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana IL 2007.
Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2007.
The Tank, New York NY 2007.
Ciminelli Lounge, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2005.
           
Shards (2004) Violoncello and Piano [9’00”]
Commissioned by Susie Kelly.
Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2006.
Ciminelli Lounge, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2004.

Trois Plus Éclats (2003) String Quartet [7’00”]
His Royal Badness (third movement)
University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana IL 2007.
Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2007.
The Tank, New York NY 2007.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY 2003.

Fanfare “in tempori belli” (2003) Trombone Choir [4’00”]
Commissioned by the Eastman Trombone Choir for the 2003 Commencement ceremony, John Marcellus, conductor.
Eastman Theater, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2003.

Trois Éclats (2003) String Quartet [4’30”]
A tiny scream...
Augusta's Lament 
Wisp 
University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana IL 2007.
Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2007.
The Tank, New York NY 2007.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY, May 2003.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY, October 2003.

Two Visions of Lewis Carroll (2002) 13 players [7’00”]
Bradley Lubman, conductor.
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2003.

Sisina’s Reservoir (2001) Violoncello Octet [7’00”]
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Commissioned by the Tarab Cello Ensemble.
Forsyth Chapel, Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain MA 2006.
Cochran Chapel, Phillips Academy, Andover MA 2006.
Anderson Theater, Hartwick College, Oneonta NY 2004.
Wellin Hall, Hamilton College, Clinton NY 2004.
Taplin Hall, Princeton University, Princeton NJ 2004.
Seully Hall, Boston Conservatory, Boston MA 2003 and 2005.
Hochstein Music School, Rochester NY 2003 (radio broadcast).
Colgate Memorial Chapel, Colgate University, Hamilton NY 2003.
Hodgdon Auditorium, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta NY 2003.
Theatre du Moulin d’Andé, Andé FRANCE 2002.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY 2002.

Venom (1999, rev. 2001) Bassoon and Trombone [7’00”]
Commissioned by Sean Scot Reed.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY 2003.
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2000.

SOLO

Songs of Loss (2005) Piano Solo [13’00”]
Songs of Loss I (I heard thee laugh...)
Songs of Loss III
Songs of Loss IV (Love met me at noonday...)
Recently performed by dal niente on their Songs, Dances, Serenades concert, January 23, 2008.
Ganz Hall, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University, Chicago IL 2008.
Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2007.
Fulton Recital Hall, University of Chicago, Chicago IL 2007.
Room 120, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2006.
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2006.

Before Sleep (2004) Violin Solo [9’00”]
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First performed as part of the “African Alchemies” concert, sponsored by professor Martin Scherzinger.
College of Fine Arts, Boston University, Boston MA 2007.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY 2004.
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2004.

Exodus (2003) Organ Solo [21’00”]
Commissioned by the Barlow Endowment.
To be performed in part, Spring 2008.

Gertrude’s Child (2002, rev. 2005) Violoncello Solo [11’00”]
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Commissioned by Florent Renard-Payen.
Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2006.
Memorial Chapel, Colgate University, Hamilton NY 2006.
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2006.
Wellin Hall, Hamilton College, Clinton NY 2006.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY 2003.

Noxia (2002) Bass Trombone Solo [8’00”]
Commissioned by Isrea Butler.
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2004.

Never Quite Said (2002) Piano Solo [8’30”]
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Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY 2005.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY 2003.

Two Pieces for Guitar (2002) Guitar Solo [7’00”]
Commissioned by Nathan Fischer.
Alexandria Guitar Festival, Alexandria VA 2003.

Almost we linger with Sorrow… (2001) Electric Guitar Solo [8’00”]
Commissioned by Gray McMurray.
Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester NY 2003.

Three Pieces for Organ (2000) Organ Solo [9’00]
Commissioned by Damin Spritzer, recently performed by 2002 AGO National Young Artists Competition Winner, Timothy Olsen.Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2007.
Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington KY 2004.
First Presbyterian Church, Ball State University, Muncie IN 2004.
Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Pasadena CA 2004.
Calvary Episcopal Church, Organ Artists Series, Pittsburgh PA 2004.
Sage Chapel, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 2004.
Slee Concert Hall, University of Buffalo, Buffalo NY 2004.
First Presbyterian Church, Houston TX 2004.
St. Lucas United Church of Christ, Evansville IN 2004.
Other performances in Rochester NY, Atlanta GA and Saskatchewan, Canada.

CHORAL and VOCAL

Afield (2004) Soprano, Percussion, Viola and Piano [4’00”]
Commissioned by the University of Rochester for Meliora weekend, in honor of former poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner, Rita Dove.
Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University, Evanston IL 2007.
Lower Strong Auditorium, University of Rochester, Rochester NY 2004.

Advent Masques (2000) SATB Chorus, Brass Quintet, Timpani and Organ [6’00”]
Commissioned by Gloria Musicae.
Sarasota FL 2000.

Gloria (1998) SATB chorus, harp and organ [6’30”]
Winner of the 2000 AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition, first performed by the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood Cathedral Choir, Dr. Donald Thurber, conductor.
AGO National Convention, Seattle WA, 2000.
Other performances in Philadelphia PA, Oxford OH and Sarasota FL.