"Brine" is a composition for solo cello that explores the instrument's wide-ranging and powerful voice, blending delicacy with intensity. The score is designed to provide the soloist with freedom and expression by omitting most bar lines. The title evokes the imagery of the bow navigating through the many intricate string-crossing passages, hinting at the challenges and complexities of the music. The use of a wide range of extended techniques, including harmonics, pizzicato, and glissandi, adds to the cello's expressive capabilities and provides the performer with an array of tonal colors to draw from. The piece captures the essence of the cello, allowing the performer to fully showcase their artistry and skill. Instrumentation: Solo Cello.

"Cauldron Rounds" is a spirited solo cello piece set in a minor key and sometimes modal tonal center. The music is characterized by sixteenth triplet and dotted-sixteenth rhythms that traverse the entire range of the cello, from the low to the high tessitura. The commanding soloist creates a captivating and emotive soundscape, interweaving brooding and darker atmospheres with double-stops and rapid scale flourishes that ripple over the fingerboard. Despite the technical demands, the piece is both comfortable to play and impressively arresting, allowing the performer to showcase their virtuosity and expressive abilities. Instrumentation: Solo Cello.

"Elegie" is a poignant orchestral work showcasing solo cello with flute obbligatos. Written for orchestra, excluding trombones and tuba, its expressive string melodies and prominent French Horn counterlines create an introspective and melancholic atmosphere that culminate in a cathartic finale. Its brevity and lush orchestration express the complexity and nuance of the human experience during moments of grief and introspection. This piece is a touching and profound example of how music can evoke deep emotions and uplift listeners on a profound level.

Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, Timpani, 2 Percussion (Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbals, Piatti, Tam-Tam), Harp, Celesta, Strings (min. 6-4-4-2-1).

"Eros Succhiare" is a composition for solo cello and piano that creates a mesmerizing soundscape with shimmering trills and tremolandos, like a nebula of mysterious sound clouds. The dulcimer-like tones produced by the piano's rotating pitch cells add to the mix, forming a lush background that sets the stage for the sensual and seductive cello line. The cello and piano blend their lines in a sultry interplay, reminiscent of the most intimate moments of lovemaking. Their notes weave a tapestry of sounds that entice the listener's senses and evoke the allure of forbidden desires. The result is a tantalizing musical score that awakens the innermost sensuous yearnings. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Piano.

“Fallen Angel” is an enchanting duet for Solo Cello and Piano, written in the melodic minor key and in 6/8 time. The Solo Cello's soulful and sustained lines soar above the seductive and graceful interweaving mid-to-high range Piano accompaniment, which swells and decrescendos with a magical and eerie uneasiness. The use of the melodic minor key adds an extra layer of tension and darkness to the composition, creating a sense of foreboding and mystery. With its alluring and haunting melodies, it is a mesmerizing piece that transports listeners to a world of darkness and eerie beauty. This hauntingly beautiful composition conjures allusions to the Prince of Darkness, amplifying the fantastical theatricality of dark motives and deeper materiality, evoking a beguiling sense of dazzlement that befits the one who was once the "most beautiful of the angels" (Ezekiel 28:12–19) prior to his corruption. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Piano.

"Four Lilacs" is a captivating four-movement work for Solo Cello and Electronics that showcases the instrument's full expressive power and vitality. The first movement features a tapestry of breezily-moving, delicately scored clusters and webs of pitches that climb and ascend the Cello's full range, creating a Cadenza-like effect. The second movement offers a sul ponticello wash of quick bursts of sound in narrow bands of pitch cells, while the third movement is a quiet, spiccato piece that gradually builds into its highest harmonic registers. The fourth and final movement is a combination of the previous three movements, with new cross-blended combinations of each idea, and is titled "Golden Eclipse." The individual movement titles - "Asessippi," "Bailbelle," and "President Lincoln" - further reflect the piece's diverse and dynamic character. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Electronics.

“Gashes” is a thrilling three-movement work for Solo Cello that skillfully captures a wide range of moods, from brooding tension to explosive rage. With its insinuating motifs, jagged rhythms, and gripping climaxes, the piece builds and sustains tension throughout. The title aptly describes the visceral energy of the music, as the scordatura Cello is pushed to its limits, producing frenzied, hurried motion that tears through the three vibrant movements. With its dark and brooding tone, "Gashes" pushes the limits of the Solo Cello, demanding virtuosic skill and emotional intensity from the performer. The three movements, titled "Lacerations," "Severance," and "Scar Tissue," offer a visceral and haunting musical journey that is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners. The score's ruggedness and raw, visceral power make it a uniquely brusque and unaccompanied character triptych. Instrumentation: Solo Cello (features movements that are scordatura).

“Harp Lake” is a poignant and evocative piece for Solo Cello and Harp accompaniment. The restrained and delicate interplay between the two instruments creates a mesmerizing and expressive score that is relaxed yet deeply powerful. The dreamy landscapes and intricate passagework in both parts draw the listener into a world of ethereal beauty. The use of a slow tempo and modal sections in D dorian, along with frequent trills and brilliant flourishes, maintains listener interest and adds to the piece's rich melodic content. With its somber and tactile sweeping beauty, "Harp Lake" is like a slow and wistful wind-swept breeze over the ripple lake waters, painted in soft, muted colors and accompanied by whispering, elegiac, and Harp-dominant ambient murmurings. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Piano.

“Mollusk” is a substantial and imaginative modern work for Solo Cello and Harp that showcases the full range and potential of both instruments. The piece features an array of special effects in the Harp accompaniment that add a dramatic and contrasting touch to the music, creating unusual color combinations that blend and clash in unpredictable ways. The aim of the work is to explore unique and sometimes unsettling sonic landscapes, using diverse timbres and mixed meters to create a sense of tension and release. As the title suggests, the music is evocative of the strange and otherworldly qualities of a mollusk, with its fluctuating registers and unpredictable special effects. It is a bold and innovative work that stands out as a highlight in the composer’s oeuvre. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Harp.

“On Walden” is a composition that emerged from a fortuitous encounter with a harmonic progression that captivated the composer’s imagination. Its lush, evocative textures and fluid melodic lines conjure up images of the tranquil, natural beauty of Walden Pond, the setting that inspired the work's title. The piece's hymn-like character exudes a sense of simplicity and purity, evoking the serene spirit of Thoreau's writing. This composition is a testament to the composer's creative spirit and artistry, as it seamlessly blends harmonies and melodies to create a serene, tranquil soundscape that invites the listener to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. It is a work that transcends musical boundaries and invites contemplation and reflection, much like the philosophical musings of the Transcendentalists who inspired it. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Piano.

"Ovation" is a dynamic and celebratory work that bursts with liveliness, excitement, and vigor. Its minimalist approach, defined by repetitive circular motifs and driving, propulsive energy, creates a powerful and intense experience for the listener. The Piano accompaniment features a continuous, cyclical movement that effectively contrasts with the scrubbing and lyrical lines of the Solo Cello, creating a cohesive texture that showcases the range and depth of the two instruments. The fast-paced tempo propels the music forward with an unwavering sense of urgency. The rousing finale brings wider and more rapid piano arpeggios, providing a dramatic backdrop for the expressive Cello accentuations that soar to a triumphant conclusion, leaving the audience uplifted and inspired. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Piano.

"Prayers" is a deeply personal composition crafted as a touching tribute to the revered Christopher Rouse, whose erudite mentorship and close friendship left an indelible impact on the composer's artistic trajectory. The elegiac piece, composed for two solo cellists, exhibits a contemporary aesthetic that exudes poignant minimalism and musical economy. The dual Cello lines are deftly manipulated to create a hauntingly beautiful interplay, which gradually builds to a crescendo of ethereal, otherworldly harmonies. With shifting timbres and a sense of constant motion, the piece evolves into a mesmerizing and introspective meditation on the fleeting nature of time, as it swirls in a haunting dance of both past and present. Instrumentation: 2 Celli.

"Shuckin' Reels" is a spirited and dynamic composition for Solo Cello that captivates with its nuanced structure and boundless energy. The piece showcases a modified rondo form that explores a series of thematic variations that crescendos with delightful melodic development across two octaves. Despite its apparent complexity, the piece is remarkably effortless to play and falls comfortably under the fingers. The work's inherent charm is accentuated by the inclusion of unconventional cues for foot-stomping accents and vocal interjections, which are entirely optional, adding a homespun and rustic quality to the composition. It is a vibrant and demanding solo that requires a bold presence, endurance, and unwavering stamina to deliver a truly awe-inspiring performance. Instrumentation: Solo Cello.

"Tartan" is a heartfelt tribute to the enchanting music and breathtaking landscapes of Ireland. The piece opens with a soulful unaccompanied Cello solo, whose expressive and dignified melody gradually builds up to a stirring crescendo. The Piano accompaniment enters with a more hopeful and uplifting spirit, evocative of the verdant hills and meandering rivers of the Emerald Isle. Throughout its five-minute duration, the music weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of lush and sentimental Celtic overtones, infused with the unmistakable modal progressions and rhythmic patterns of the Uilleann pipes. The piece concludes with a delicate and poignant reflection on the opening lament, accompanied by a subtle yet cinematic chordal texture that is sure to leave a lasting impression on the listener. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Piano.

"Three Cellos" is a mesmerizing work composed for three Cellos, showcasing a rapidly rotating, narrow range of pitch strata that gradually evolve into more elaborate and intertwining structures. The gradual development of the piece is characterized by a minimalist approach to harmony, accompanied by stripped-down chromatic progressions and counter-progressions. The resulting musical landscape is a testament to the delicate balance between simplicity and complexity that the piece embodies. As the work progresses, the scattered fragments of its form coalesce into a beautiful and elaborate arrangement, culminating in a masterful display of musical modernism. The distinct interplay between the three instruments creates a unique and captivating experience that is sure to enchant any audience. Instrumentation: 3 Celli.

"Towards the Virgin Light of Day" is a work originally written for Cello and Electronics, but later adapted for solo Cello. The piece features a range of sounds, from double stop trills to rippling natural harmonics, and uses sul ponticello, multiple-stop, and extreme registers to create otherworldly soundscapes. The music ebbs between niente, molto rubato, and expressive passagework, with ultra-soft dolcissimo and molto sul ponticello dynamics at the conclusion. As the title suggests, the work seeks to climb towards the highest realms of the instrument's possible sounding pitches, reaching towards the eternal light at the edge of existence. Instrumentation: Solo Cello.

“Bix” is an attractive, sizable work for solo clarinet, strings, and percussion. The work takes inspiration from the harmonic inflections of the early, pre-Jazz era of American music in the 1920s, which later became codified in the modern Jazz idiom in Harlem with the music of Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and Louis Armstrong. The melodic content of the solo clarinet deliberately avoids Gershwin's blue notes and instead uses the markedly different vocabulary of pan-diatonicism, correlated choruses, and inventive harmonies influenced by European Impressionists. Composer and cornetist Bix Beiderbecke's music, a favorite among early 1920s American composers who influenced jazz, also inspires this work. His piano style reflects both jazz and classical (mainly impressionist) influences, which are evident in this work where various instruments weave their parts into a single and coherent aural tapestry. This work owes much to the interstitial weaving of influences, inflections, improvisations, and innovations. Instrumentation: Solo Clarinet, String Section (min. 6-4-4-2-1)

“Combinations of the Thumb & Forefinger” is a substantial work for Pierrot Ensemble that features the Solo Clarinet. It was premiered by Ensemble Linea in 2018 and inspired by the delicate and fluttering nature of butterflies. Although modern in style, the composition is immediately captivating with contrasting registration changes, gestural and harmonic sequences paired in varying degrees of length, and blending instrumental colors. The composition's buzzing motives unify and separate at will, painting an overall impression of delicate clusters of sound strata that overlap and fuse together in kaleidoscopic waves of sounds. The work evokes a sense of wonderment and fantasy, taking flight on wings of wistful, brief circular patterns of vivid emotions and kaleidoscopic colors. Instrumentation: 1 Flute (doubling Piccolo), 1 Bb Clarinet (doubling Eb Clarinet), 1 Percussion (Glockenspiel, Vibes, & Crotales), and Piano (doubling Celesta)

"Double Basin Sink" is an alluring and evocative chamber piece that showcases the virtuosity of a small orchestra with its harmonic sophistication and vibrant colors. This work conjures up a cinematic world filled with wit, humor, beauty, and vitality, with a fluid and deftly crafted texture that reflects the joyous and optimistic spirit pervading every measure. The interplay of rich melodic lines with pulsating and fast-moving undercurrents of sound, propelled forward by the clarinet's powerfully declarative statements, creates a dynamic soundscape of originality and creative design. The playful reference to the kitchen sink in the title serves as a metaphor for the work's exuberance and maximalism, throwing in everything but the kitchen sink, providing an enjoyable and delightful with a sense of wonder that pervades the entire work. Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Violin I, 1 Violin II, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, & 1 Double Bass.

"Five Bagatelles for Clarinet" is a suite of short, separate movements composed for Solo Clarinet and Piano accompaniment. Each movement lasts around a minute to a minute and a half, creating a cohesive collection of miniature pieces. Through alternating sets of atmospheres, the Bagatelles showcase the instrument's technical facility with a challenging and skillful set of lyrical and expressive etudes in stylized sound-worlds for the woodwind. With a balance of lyricism and technical difficulty, the work seeks to capture the musical influences and vocabulary of early pre-World War II European music. The Clarinet maintains a commanding tone with consistent buoyancy and grace, even as it vacillates in dominance with the featured solo Clarinet and Piano in a contrapuntal dance. The suite offers an imaginative, varied, and intricately woven austere air, with sharp characterizations in each movement. The physicality of the instrument is palpable, reflecting its heroic, reflective, and affable nature. Instrumentation: Solo Clarinet & Piano

"Four Solos for Clarinet" features four unaccompanied etudes that showcase the range of capabilities unique to the clarinet. From dynamic and embouchure control to technical fingering prowess and non-vibrato expressiveness, each movement contrasts the instrument's capabilities. Some movements are airy and lyrical, while others demonstrate the coloratura timbres of the instrument through fast-tempo, regular-metered, mechanical passagework, highlighting the player's dexterity, intonation, and coordinated facility in jumping between registers. The solos can be performed individually or as part of a larger work, offering a captivating listening experience for both seasoned musicians and classical music enthusiasts. The piece requires coordinated facility in jumping between registers, highlighting the player's dexterity and intonation. It is an impressive work that demonstrates the full potential of the clarinet. Instrumentation: Solo Clarinet unaccompanied.

“Hinge & Screw” is a modern composition for Solo Clarinet that draws influence from the works of Berio. Through its use of aleatoric notation and frequent cadenza-like passages, the composition showcases the clarinet's noble and molto expressivo capabilities. The complex music demands dense writing with multiphonics and nested polyrhythms that push the boundaries of what is possible. The technical degree of the large amount of notes combined with big leaps stretches the instrument to its limits. Despite the challenging nature of the work, it remains deeply personal, with sections that verge on tonelessness, a hallmark of the instrument. Quick flurries of notes divide the silences, creating an introspective search that reflects the composer's maturing process. Much like the indispensable hinge and screw that are integral components of the clarinet, this contemporary musical composition is dedicated to the esteemed tutelage and guidance provided by the composer's revered teacher at Juilliard, Matthias Pintscher. Instrumentation: Flute Clarinet (featured Soloist), Violin, Cello, Percussion, & Piano.

"Plume" is a chamber work that features Solo Clarinet and Strings, employing rippling inner voices that cascade into ineffable and haunting textures, woven together by intricate and complicated technical passagework. The piece's brooding atmosphere showcases the Solo Clarinet's bravado on a large scale, with ratcheting tension and cadenza-like sections that are aleatoric in nature and expressivity. It moves along with simmering intensity, making its expositions memorable, and provides enough tactile tenderness to leave the listener with a sense of weight, spirit, and meaningfulness. Quick, intelligently-wielded cells of contrasting vigor and energy separate its passages, while the overall treatment of the work is true to its raw, jagged edges of modernist voicings and richly-textured inventiveness. It is a gripping portrait that paints an uncanny and imaginative timbre. Instrumentation: Solo Clarinet & Strings (min. 6-4-4-2-2).

“Studebaker” is a charming character piece for Solo Clarinet and Piano that seamlessly blends swing rhythms and blues scales from the past with a contemporary and stylized score. This delightful fusion of styles gives the piece a carefree quality, emphasized by the recurring, catchy themes and playful engine revving rhythms that propel the music forward. The Piano accompaniment provides the perfect backdrop for the heavily featured Solo Clarinet, which captures the fun and exuberance of the Gershwin-era swing bands from the Tin Pan Alley tradition. Despite its technical demands, the music never loses its expressive and richly nuanced qualities, even in its bright tempo and pleasurable ripplings. This is an exquisite piece of artistry that seamlessly blends the nostalgia of a bygone era with a modern flair, showcasing the artist's technical mastery and exceptional creativity that captures the essence of both the past and the present. Instrumentation: Solo Clarinet & Piano.

With its avant-garde notation and unusual performance procedures, "Bounce" is an entirely pizzicato solo work for unaccompanied double bass in the modern vocabulary and aleatoric notation idiom. This demanding piece stretches the limits of what an advanced player is capable of across the entire instrument's range, showcasing its fully-exploited characteristics. Through its innovative composition and virtuosic performance requirements, "Bounce" represents a unique and challenging addition to the repertoire of advanced solo double bass pieces, demanding exceptional technical skill and creative expression from the performer. While it alludes to swing and big band music, the modern conventions of "Bounce" obscure those influences, presenting instead a virtuosic display of unmeasured cadenza-like passagework, difficult double stops, and natural pizzicato harmonics. Instrumentation: Solo Double Bass.

"Deathmasker" is a darkly scored solo piece for the double bass that highlights the instrument's evolution into a multifaceted tool of expression and lyricism, equal in versatility and artistic depth to its stringed counterparts. While the double bass has a storied history in music spanning millennia, it is only through the artistry of modern virtuosos that its potential as a solo instrument has been fully realized. Through an eclectic mix of aleatoric and espressivo nuances, it bridges the communicative arc between past and present, showcasing the instrument's ability to convey a wide range of emotions and moods. This mesmerizing piece is a testament to the performer's technical prowess, featuring highly demanding passages that seamlessly blend with expressively melodic content, resulting in a performance that commands attention and admiration. It is a striking showstopper that is sure to impress even the most discerning audiences. Instrumentation: Solo Double Bass.

"Oakwood" is a challenging and sophicated study designed to push the boundaries of the unaccompanied Solo Double Bass, testing the performer's technical abilities and expressive range. This modern character etude incorporates a wide range of special effects, including bow pressure and placement, to create a rich and warm sound world filled with multi-stops, flourishes, and nested-polyrhythms. The intricate nature of the piece demands a high level of skill and artistry from the performer, highlighting the instrument's ability to convey complex emotions and moods through a combination of technical mastery and nuanced expression. The work seamlessly blends low and high ranges to evoke a sense of spiritualism that seems as ancient as the trees themselves, while also playing on the unique characteristics of the instrument by requiring the performer to draw sound directly from the wood. Instrumentation: Solo Double Bass.

The virtuosic and demanding nature of "Xenophon" lies in its complex and nuanced instructions, which allow for the showcase of the double bass's remarkable expressive capabilities and versatility. The composition uses a combination of the instrument's natural resonance and modern technical innovations to create a multi-dimensional soundscape that challenges and engages the performer in equal measure. "Xenophon" is not only a testament to musical prowess, but also a nod to the historical and cultural context that inspired it, requiring a deep appreciation of Greek military history and its significance in culture. This work is a true masterpiece that demands the utmost artistry, technical prowess, and musical sensitivity from the performer, making it a stunning addition to any virtuoso's repertoire. Instrumentation: Solo Double Bass & Piano.

‘Circular Fanfares’ is a stunning composition for Solo Euphonium and Piano accompaniment, distinguished by its thrilling gestural flourishes that loop in a circular, vibrant fashion. The piece's fast 6/8 time signature demands double and triple-tonguing techniques, painting a breathtaking portrait of the unique instrument, replete with challenging technical demands that make it a deeply enriching and rewarding solo experience for both advanced performers and listeners. With contemporary polyphonic rhythms and harmonies infused with a relaxed melodic language, the piece achieves a sophisticated, yet accessible harmonic language, showcasing the instrument's dexterity and depth for musical expression. It is a mesmerizing showcase of musical finesse, delivering an exhilarating and engaging performance that will leave audiences spellbound. Instrumentation: Solo Euphonium and Piano.

"200 Local Vintage Streetlamps" is a musical composition for Alto Flute, Viola, and Harp that responds to the exterior sculpture exhibition "Urban Light" at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The installation, consisting of 202 restored cast-iron antique street lamps painted in neutral grey, creates varying angles and arrays for viewers as they move. The shimmering composition employs translucent effects in the Viola and Alto Flute, fluid harmonies, and supporting metallic sounds from the Harp to evoke the color and ephemeral light of the artwork. Its brevity and undulating phrases capture the same temporal space as the installation, providing a poetic interpretation of the sensory experience and cultural significance of the Los Angeles arts scene. Instrumentation: Alto Flute, Viola, & Harp.

"A Diaphanous Pale Indigo" is a duet for Acoustic Guitar and Alto Flute, comprising two separate movements that showcase both instruments prominently. The piece features birdlike twitters from the Alto Flute and lush harmonic strains from the Guitar, moving through highly stylized characterizations of brief surges of energy and airy open-chord expanses. The handsome guitar lines convey a stage-worthy sensation of tension and release, strongly influenced by Japanese consciousness and suggestive of aural illustrations of light, breezily painted hues of watercolors from the ancient East. The work unfolds like a musical drama, with the Flute taking center stage. The duet begins with clear lines from the Alto Flute, as the Guitar emerges from abstract pickings to descending lines and harmonically complex melodic fragments, often containing sarcasm and soulfulness. Instrumentation: Alto Flute & Acoustic Nylon Guitar.

Drawing inspiration from the timeless fables of the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop (620-564 BC), this musical composition aims to evoke a tapestry of contrasting and episodic narratives through harmonies and intricate dialogues between solo instruments. "Aesop Fantasies & Flourishes" weaves a continuation of various visual landscapes, both familiar and fantastical, captivating audiences of all backgrounds and cultures. This composition represents a fusion of ancient and modern elements, blending musical textures and virtuosic playing to bridge the gap between the past and present. The result is an immersive musical journey that transports listeners on a voyage of discovery through the wonders and mysteries of ancient mythology. Instrumentation: Solo Flute (doubling Bass Flute) & Orchestra.

This artfully crafted for solo flute and piano immerses the listener in the captivating and enchanting realm of Bali, producing a virtuosic setting that blends overlapping voices in beautiful and harmonious ways, encapsulating the exotic and tropical harmonies of this stunning land. The Flute's arpeggiated and scalar runs produce melodic gestures that resonate with the dynamic spirit of Bali, while the Piano creates a free-flowing ambiance of changing emotions and moods. The timing of the piece is precisely measured, generating its own organic energy that feels welcoming and non-intrusive. This remarkable and imaginative composition exemplifies the virtuosic capabilities of both instruments and evokes a lasting impression on the audience, capturing the essence of Bali's alluring landscapes and rich culture. Instrumentation: Solo Flute & Piano.

This ambient composition titled "Blue Whales" is a delicately crafted piece for Solo Flute, Piano, and Electronics. It incorporates the Flute's gentle murmurings, played softly, with recurring Piano motifs and chordal progressions that ebb and flow like waves in the ocean. The Electronics add another dimension of spacious liquidity, reflecting the mesmerizing and meditative quality of the piece. While the music doesn't attempt to mimic whale sounds or songs, it still evokes the serene and fluid nature of these majestic creatures. The harmonic underpinnings, set in a contemporary vocabulary and style, provide a secure framework for this beautiful composition to stand on its own. The listener is enveloped in a calming atmosphere that is both soothing and introspective, as the piece invites reflection on the natural world and the mysterious depths that lie beneath the surface of the ocean. Instrumentation: Solo Flute, Piano, & Electronics.

“Boq’s Tales” is an imaginative and complex duet for piano and flute with no specific story. The composition is a striking combination of exuberant, rhapsodic, and poetic elements that create a colorful and energetic work. The playful and repetitive structures of the piece evoke strong and vibrant effects, contrasted with fleeting, disjointed lines that unexpectedly coalesce into a highly individualized style. The music is modern, splashy, and aggressive, incorporating stark dissonances and shimmering flourishes that showcase the virtuosic abilities of both instruments. The note F# serves as the principal theme and tonal center, playing a pivotal role in the development of the work's ideas and style. Instrumentation: Solo Flute & Piano.

"Harbor Music" is a contemporary composition for Flute and Harp duet, consisting of two movements. The music is constructed with a modern harmonic language, allowing the flute to showcase its vast capabilities, while providing independent and contrapuntal music for the harp. The music's contemplative and drifting nature reflects the ebb and flow of the ocean tides, while its modern stylization conveys a sense of progression and change, mirroring the constant motion and evolution of the sea. The composition was created during the summer at the Bowdoin Music Festival and received support from the Helen Wurlitzer Foundation and the Bowdoin, Maine Summer Music Festival. The earlier draft of the composition was premiered at June-In-Buffalo, receiving praise from music critic Allan Kozinn of the New York Times, who described the work as "disarmingly innocent" with "tactile harp writing" and "rich flute melodies". Instrumentation: Solo Flute & Harp.

"Like Summer to a Dragonfly" is a refined chamber composition consisting of six movements, featuring a range of instruments including Flute, Harp, and Strings. Originally written for ballet, the piece evokes a sense of life in the rural south during the 19th century, with its use of southern lyricism and a colorful palette of cinematic music. The slow and rich string sections intertwine with lively and brisk passages, creating a dynamic and versatile sound. The composition is a seamless blend of bright and transparent music, showcasing honest American harmonies and a soulful essence that speaks to the roots of the American South. The movements, titled "Dust Tracks on a Dirt Road," "Fly Fishin'," "Raking Leaves," "Family Prayers," "Pecan Orchard," and "River's Edge," transport the listener to the time and place where the piece takes inspiration. Instrumentation: Flute (doubles Piccolo & Triangle), Harp, & Strings (min. 6-4-4-2-2).

"Other Luminous Things (Flute Sonatina)" is a captivating musical work that captures the essence of light and luminosity through its spellbinding composition. This short sonata is a vigorous serenade to the shimmering textures and brilliance of the flute, evoking images of light and radiance. The music sparkles with poetic utterances, twittering melodies, and rapid arpeggios that parallel the fleeting and flickering nature of light. With its rhapsodic character, the sonata is an exuberant celebration of the interplay between light and shadow, adorned with lively flourishes and vivid evocations. This beguiling work brims with energy and eclecticism, illuminating the listener's imagination with its impressive technicality and artistic expression. Instrumentation: Solo Flute & Piano.

"Songflowers," a minimalistic composition for four flutes, is a delicate and intricate work that parallels the ethereal beauty of flowers. The piece moves the quartet of flutes in similar rhythms among a narrow strata of rotating pitch cells, akin to the way flowers sway in the breeze. The delicately played staccatissimo hammers quietly along, resembling dissipating sound-clouds of pollen in windswept airy breezes. The limited range of the instruments does not restrict the scope of the composition, which feels vast, with quickly fluttering flutes that dissolve from separate independent players' sounds into a collection of blurred bursts of pointillistic flickers of light. This evocative work immerses the listener in a boundless silence, capturing the fleeting essence of a blooming garden in its subtle nuances. Instrumentation: Four Flutes (all C Concert).

"200 Local Vintage Streetlamps" is a musical composition for Alto Flute, Viola, and Harp that responds to the exterior sculpture exhibition "Urban Light" at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The installation, consisting of 202 restored cast-iron antique street lamps painted in neutral grey, creates varying angles and arrays for viewers as they move. The shimmering composition employs translucent effects in the Viola and Alto Flute, fluid harmonies, and supporting metallic sounds from the Harp to evoke the color and ephemeral light of the artwork. Its brevity and undulating phrases capture the same temporal space as the installation, providing a poetic interpretation of the sensory experience and cultural significance of the Los Angeles arts scene. Instrumentation: Alto Flute, Viola, & Harp.

"Angels in April" is an artful duet for Harp and Strings that conjures an ethereal realm of sonic wonder, evocative of the celestial beings it is named after. The composition's delicately scored layers of mercurial entrances and low drones create a sublime musical tapestry of subtle bass entrances, airy altered harmonies, and tingling discordant touches, reminiscent of the fluttering of angelic wings. The music cascades through disparate key centers with free-form and windswept lines that form a richly-woven tapestry of atmospheric pale pastels, akin to the soft brushstrokes of a heavenly painting. This alluring work washes over the listener, keeping them attentive and lost in the ever-unfolding and expansive beauty of the music, a sonic embodiment of divine transcendence. Instrumentation: Solo Harp & Strings (min. 6-4-4-2-2).

“Concertino for Harp (‘Cinders’)” is an elegant small orchestra concertino that showcases the virtuosity of the solo harp. The piece boasts of impressionistic touches that are both striking and deeply satisfying. The work exhibits a highly personal and dynamic idiom, with energetic bursts, diverse meters, and various modes of expression for each instrument. It is tonal, yet diverges from neo-Romantic classical music. The elemental simplicity of the piece is treated with diverse rhythms and cross-rhythms, borrowed from the embers, creating a unique tapestry of musical motifs. The texture is airy, with melodic lines that allow for a play of light and shadow, creating a sense of restfulness and striving. The work features gripping climaxes that mark the true dramatic core of the piece, akin to a scherzo.

Instrumentation: Flute (doubles Piccolo), Clarinet, 1 French Horn, 1 Percussion (Glockenspiel, Crotales, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes, Mark Tree, Bell Tree, Triangle, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbals, Wood Block, Timpani, Gran Cassa, Tam-Tam), Solo Harp, & Strings (min. 6-4-4-2-2).

"Ethanol" is an exceptional solo work for the harp, featuring a captivating interplay of both ethereal and forceful overtones and partials. As a testament to the spectral music tradition, the piece showcases the functionality and lavishness of this unique musical genre, rendered in a mesmerizing and lucid manner. The delicate and muted tones are strategically scattered, creating a vividly effervescent and fiery canvas of colors with whispering motion. The carefully crafted cadences, separated by fleeting silences, add a sense of nuanced delicacy and provide a sense of photographic negatives, a stark opposite of traditional music. By unveiling the transients and quiet noises usually overlooked, it presents a tantalizing, intricately-spaced, and arresting experience that is sure to inspire any modern music enthusiast. Instrumentation: Solo Harp.

Harbor Music is a two-movement piece for Flute and Harp duet. Its contemporary harmonization lifts and carries the Flute through varying contrasting moods and showcases its almost limitless capabilities while providing adroit and independently contrapuntal music for the Harp. It is contemplative and drifts within a modernly-stylized framework of palatable music that is demanding for the performers, yet innovative and rewarding in its reach. initially conceived during the summer at the Bowdoin Music Festival. This piece was made possible in part by the Helen Wurlitzer Foundation and the Bowdoin, Maine Summer Music Festival. An earlier draft was first premiered at June-In-Buffalo. It was given praise in the New York Times by music critic Allan Kozinn, calling it “disarmingly innocent. Its harp writing is tactile, its flute lines rich in melody. Mr. Kelly provides enough athleticism and dialogue to make this an appealing showpiece.” Instrumentation: Solo Flute & Harp.

The "Harp Concerto (‘Winter’)" skillfully captures the essence of winter through a mesmerizing musical work. Its lyrical and poetic quality parallels the intricate and delicate qualities of the harp with winter's snowfall, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility. The grand and sweeping moments reflect the breathtaking beauty of a winter landscape. The imaginative writing highlights the harp's special effects, oscillating between yearning stretches of harmonies and sweeping grandeur, much like cascading snowfall. The delicate interplay of coldness and tenderness is woven throughout the score, complemented by warm and sumptuous colors. The concerto intertwines the beauty of music and the enchantment of winter that lend a beguiling and dazzling quality to the work. Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, 2 French Horns, 1 Percussion, Solo Harp, & Strings (min. 6-4-4-2-2).

“Harp Lake” is a poignant and evocative piece for Solo Cello and Harp accompaniment. The restrained and delicate interplay between the two instruments creates a mesmerizing and expressive score that is relaxed yet deeply powerful. The dreamy landscapes and intricate passagework in both parts draw the listener into a world of ethereal beauty. The use of a slow tempo and modal sections in D dorian, along with frequent trills and brilliant flourishes, maintains listener interest and adds to the piece's rich melodic content. With its somber and tactile sweeping beauty, "Harp Lake" is like a slow and wistful wind-swept breeze over the ripple lake waters, painted in soft, muted colors and accompanied by whispering, elegiac, and Harp-dominant ambient murmurings. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Harp.

"Heidegger's Postulate" is a contemplative trio for harp, clarinet, and flute, reflecting a serious and somber mood. Its complexity and depth are evident in the meticulously crafted dissonant textures, where every note is carefully placed. The piece explores the ideas of philosopher Martin Heidegger, particularly his book "The Origin of the Work of Art," which argues that art creates and expresses truth. Through its introspective and meditative character, combined with long-limbed melodies and rigorous contrapuntal interplay, the composition offers a study on the essence of art and its relationship to being and truth. It serves as a poignant tribute to the philosopher's ideas, offering a deeply reflective and introspective musical interpretation of his work. Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, & Harp.

"Kelly Green" is an enchanting dance-like composition in F# minor that showcases the spirit of Celtic music. The trio of harp, violin, and cello blend together in a harmonious exchange of trading drones and soloistic passages. The harp, in particular, takes center stage with a solo that's reminiscent of the Uillean pipes. Rhythms and syncopations in a Gaeltic vernacular create patterns and phrases that shift between three modal qualities of the music and contrasting key centers. The alternating instrumental solos and developed motives are written to sound improvised, yet the piece's grace notes and dynamics are carefully notated. The contrast between the major and minor tonalities of the piece is a primary focus, with the accompaniment shifting and blending to create ever-changing moods that accentuate the harp's solos. The piece's title, a nod to the composer's namesake and Irish background, adds an extra layer of cultural richness to this delightful musical work. Instrumentation: Harp, Violin, & Cello.

"Kite's Rush" is an exquisite solo harp piece that intricately portrays the world of kites with its sweeping lines and evocative passagework. The opulent embellishments, including trilling and fast-scalar passages, transport the listener to a fantastical world where streams of blurred swirls and fluttering lines are musically represented across the instrument's full range. The iridescent lydian harmonies shimmer and sparkle, mirroring the kite's flight path as it dips and soars in the sky. The sudden shifts in dynamics, from disarmingly charming consistencies to austere and veiled flourishes, are reminiscent of the kite's unpredictable movements in the wind. "Kite's Rush" offers a challenging solo that is both artfully poetic and sublimely beautiful, capturing the essence of kite-flying in musical form. Instrumentation: Solo Harp & Strings (min. 6-4-4-2-2).

"Toccare" is a piece of Baroque music for solo harp that showcases an unaccompanied two-part invention. This opus embodies the rich traditions of Baroque style and represents a remarkable exercise in the art of musical creation by delving into the complexities of an Invention in A major. It is fashioned in the style of a Bach toccata, a lively and rhythmically unfettered Baroque-era composition, typically performed on the organ or harpsichord. The composition adheres to a classical structure, presenting a recurring subject, revisiting it in the dominant, and ultimately embellishing it in its third iteration. "Toccare" is a captivating piece of music that showcases exceptional artistry and virtuosity. Instrumentation: Solo Harp.

“Mollusk” is a significant contemporary composition for Solo Cello and Harp that employs a diverse range of special effects in the harp accompaniment, creating a dramatic interplay between the contrasting moments and unusual color combinations of both instruments. The work's objective was to create a unique and often surreal soundscape, utilizing a mix of timbres and unconventional time signatures, ranging from aleatoric to definitive meters. The title itself suggests an aesthetic of peculiar beauty that is slightly distorted and dramatic, captivating listeners with its fluctuating registers and special effects. It is a distinct piece of music, unlike anything else in the composer's oeuvre. Instrumentation: Solo Cello & Harp.

"Musica Vecchia" is a suite of original music in four movements for Solo Harp, Strings, Harpsichord, French Horns, and pair of Oboes that draws inspiration from the ornate style of the Baroque era. The suite creates an nuanced and multifaceted experience through the artful weaving of contrasting instrumental moods, themes, and disparate keys, each infused with the characteristic contrapuntal style of the Baroque. The solo harp is a standout instrument throughout, displaying virtuosic technique and finesse in nimble and opulently decorated passages while skillfully incorporating expressive variations unique to the instrument. It is a joyful showpiece that features the exceptional talent and skill of the advanced harpist with the nuances and complexities of the Baroque style. Instrumentation: Solo Harp, Harpsichord, 2 French Horns, 2 Oboes, & Strings (min. 8-6-4-4-2).

The composition "Pink Pagodas" for Solo Harp and Strings stands out with its exotic character and influence from Asian music, prominently demonstrated by the skillful use of the pentatonic scale. The captivating original melodies of the piece emulate the traditional Chinese folk music, showcased by the ornamentation of changing textures, timbres, and delicate tremolando effects. The music evokes a sense of the picturesque views of boatmen singing in the remarkable and vast landscape, while the piece's spiritual energy and lyrical momentum depend on the left-hand broken arpeggiations and dynamic shifts of register and rippling effects. The harp's right-hand contribution with tuneful melody in octaves or sixths or open fifths is significant, resulting in a fascinating and culturally intriguing musical work. Instrumentation: Solo Harp & Strings (min. 6-4-4-2).

"1528" is a compact percussion ensemble piece, composed in a modern style featuring aleatoric and graphic notation. The score design is rich with cadenza-like passages, paying homage to the harmonic progressions of the Renaissance era. This intricately layered composition is multi-dimensional, with an abundance of periodic events written in aleatoric notation, requiring skilled performers playing a variety of different instruments. The music is complex and demands a high level of musicianship from each member of the four-person percussion ensemble. With its diverse range of sounds and textures, it offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional Renaissance-era music, presenting an evocative and fascinating work that is both challenging and rewarding.
Instrumentation: Quartet

The Percussion quartet composition "A 200-Watt Battery Horsepower Engine" showcases a remarkable combination of toughness and delicacy in its orchestration. This powerhouse work consists of a single, long movement for a large battery of Percussion. The piece is based on a continuous polyphonic structure that underlies the sonic surface, generating continuity amidst the pitched and non-pitched voices, and employing basic four-voice polyphony. The rhythmic precision and technical demands of the piece require strong performers, who must navigate the constantly shifting textures and tonal colors with dexterity and skill. It is a tour de force of percussion writing that demonstrates the immense potential and versatility of the instrument family. Instrumentation: Quartet

The evocative power of Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind, particularly the devastating burning of Atlanta and the grandeur of the Old South, inspired the creation of a percussion trio piece. The composition demands the use of over a dozen different instruments, skillfully blending them to create a captivating orchestral sound with subtle nods to the title's themes. The score incorporates modern aleatoric notation, meticulously detailed with dynamics, bowings, phrase markings, slurs, and articulation, enhancing the piece's expressive range. The result is a moving tribute to Mitchell's masterpiece, conveyed through the artistry of percussion instrumentation. Instrumentation: Quartet

"Bananas" is a whimsical composition for a percussion ensemble of six players that utilizes a wide variety of common orchestral instruments. The piece exudes a playful and animated spirit, drawing inspiration from the ingenious orchestral music of Carl Stalling, renowned for his work on hundreds of classic animated cartoons. This style has been transformed into a powerful and modern work for percussion sextet, creating a charming sound that captures the essence of the cartoonish spirit. The composition incorporates a range of special effects and gestural flourishes, requiring many of the players to create unusual color combinations and resulting in a fast-paced, high-energy, and enjoyable performance. The score features modern musical notation and vocabulary, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of classic cartoon music infused in the world of advanced percussion writing. It is a delightful and quirky work that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Instrumentation: Sextet

“Bright Cherry Blossoms” is a captivating piece of music that centers around a series of intuitively rhythmic pitches, incorporating elements of recitative. The composition takes on a rhapsodic form, showcasing an abundance of pyrotechnical display that creates an enchanting, magical atmosphere filled with shimmering colors and veiled, delicate textures. The colorful piece is crafted with unfettered imagination, delivering a simple yet charming piece of music that is designed to be enjoyed by all. With no serious or pondering undertones to its meaning or construction, it is a purely delightful escape that invites listeners to dream in a world of exquisite beauty and enchanting wonder. Instrumentation: Trio

“Christmas Lights” is a concise composition for a quintet of percussionists that embodies deliberate movement in a singular, cohesive musical fabric that undulates with sparkling clarity. The piece is anchored by a fragment of an opening phrase that is broken down and repeated in a minimalistic fashion, forming a single, closely-taut series of notes that create surprising, colorful, twinkling effects as the notes ripple. Despite its textural variety, the piece is incredibly unified, as if born from a single, simple impulse of a larger, more meaningful musical phrase. The composition flows with purpose, taking the listener on a captivating journey that showcases the composer's skill in crafting a work that is both understated and profoundly beautiful.
Instrumentation: Quintet

The composition titled "Comet!" is a contemporary piece that highlights a solo piano along with the accompaniment of four additional percussionists. The inspiration behind this composition is the portrayal of a slow, descending spark of comet flurry, conveying the visual of sparks traveling through a cloudy haze of smog, ash, and smoke, all captured in the medium of music. The piece is characterized by a singular, descending, drifting cloudburst, consisting of one musical phrase, one statement, and one idea, a manifestation of the composer's genius simplicity and delightful eccentricity. "Comet!" stands out as a unique and refreshing piece of contemporary music that encapsulates an entire experience within a mere three-minute timeframe. Instrumentation: Quintet

"Distant Marches" is a remarkable contemporary musical composition that employs a unique compositional technique inspired by the legendary American composer Charles Ives. The piece features a quartet of diverse percussion instruments that converge three original marches in three distinct keys, resulting in a magnificent, cacophonic mélange of sound through an assortment of pitched percussion instruments. This innovative approach is grounded in the composer's personal experience of navigating through the chaotic mix of competing bands on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter. The resulting work encapsulates that energy and excitement, leaving an enduring and unforgettable impression on the listener. Instrumentation: Quartet

"The Golden East" is an exemplary contemporary composition that embodies the ethos of indeterminacy, offering a unique listening experience with each performance. With four chimes (tubular bells) at its core, this work features a series of repeated bars, allowing each of the four players to repeat any number of times based on the guidelines above each bar. This indeterminate structure results in a unique sonic texture with each performance, ranging between 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the number of repeats played. The entire range of the instrument is utilized to create a taut, precise construction that draws inspiration from the mystical bells of the Far East. Through minimalistic use of tubular chimes, the piece captures the essence of the region, offering an eccentric journey that bridges the cultures of the East and West. Instrumentation: Quartet of Chimes

"Kingdom of the Sun" is a piece for percussion quartet whose lively and energetic musical experiences are created through dissonances and virtuosic acrobatics. The thundering and pulsating rhythms, paired with jagged and brassy accents, evoke the imagery of ancient worlds of the Far East, creating vivid and enigmatic storylines enhanced by rich exotic harmonies. The potent and fragmented melodies, glittering flourishes, and powerful energy craft a raw and unyielding thrill-ride full of dramatic tension. The music is skillfully crafted, oscillating between daunting dissonance and yearning tonality, while maintaining a propulsive forward momentum, resulting in an impactful and immersive auditory journey that captures the spirit of these ancient lands. Instrumentation: Quartet

"Maëlstrom" is a dynamic four-percussion ensemble work with declamatory lines and phrases that resonate powerfully. The orchestration employs heavy and penetrating effects with a well-executed sense of theater, creating an elusive yet captivating energy. The musical language incorporates elements of traditional polytonality with powerful and distorted phrases that end abruptly, heightening the piece's searching quality. Stark colors and rich textures generate raw and unflinching power, culminating in moments of gripping tension and expertly crafted climaxes. The music blends blasting power with cinematic grandeur, resulting in a compelling and immersive listening experience. Instrumentation: Quartet

"Parade" is an exhilarating solo Snare Drum composition that is played with a relentless torrent of fury and frenzied motion. The piece exudes a powerful and momentous energy with loud and enthusiastic phrases, creating an almost lurid atmosphere of aggressive virtuosity. The piece demands considerable stamina, power, and toughness, with the performer utilizing various special effects through dazzling technicality. It is a large-scale work that builds tension through insinuating motifs, catchy rhythms, and gripping climaxes of speed and skill. It is an impressive showpiece, significant in its triumph and a testament to the performer's prowess and artistry.
Instrumentation: Solo Snare Drum

“Six English Gardens” is a serene stroll through a captivating soundscape created by five percussionists and a piano/celesta player in six movements. Each piece is crafted with exceptional skill and showcases a vibrant intellectual energy that is complemented by a charming and graceful lyricism. Together, they form a collection of orchestral colors that are among the composer's most distinguished works. The compositions are intimate, reflecting a higher level of chamber music discourse than what one might expect from an orchestral piece. Each movement stands out as an engaging and captivating composition on its own, but together they form a cohesive and unforgettable musical journey.
Instrumentation: Sextet

“Sunday Morning Comic Strip” is a playful and whimsical adventure for Percussion quartet, taking listeners on a journey through a colorful soundscape. The ensemble creates a rich tapestry of sound, with each instrument shining through in its own unique way. The piece moves at a leisurely pace, allowing listeners to savor each moment as it unfolds. An eighth-note pulse provides a steady anchor amidst the ever-changing rhythms and meters, giving the piece a sense of coherence and structure. The central motif serves as a touchstone, returning periodically throughout the piece and providing a springboard for new explorations. The resulting musical collage is a delightful and indelible experience. Instrumentation: Quartet

“ACME Yellow Paint” for String Quartet draws inspiration from the whimsical world of Wile E. Coyote cartoons, but the musical language employed is contemporary and innovative. Despite the emphasis on rhythmic uniformity, the piece showcases the quartet's ability to maintain individuality while blending together into a cohesive and expressive whole. The quartet's skillful execution of connective structures and contemporary musical language is on full display, evoking a vibrant sense of imagination that sets it apart from the zany style of Carl Stalling or Frank Zappa. The result is a stunning work that balances nuance and complexity, delivering an enchanting musical journey that will captivate listeners of all kinds.

"Four Bagatelles for String Quartet" is an expression of the composer's quest for an ideal higher synthesis, where the spiritual expression dominates over the qualities of color and timbre inherent in the homogenous sound of a quartet. The composition consists of four contrasting movements that pay tribute to Beethoven's Bagatelles, while also incorporating a contemporary harmonic and melodic language. The austere textures and hiccuping rhythms create an unusual and evocative texture, reminiscent of a bygone era. The composition strikes a balance between austerity and vitality, demonstrating the quartet's capabilities with precision and nuance. The overall effect is a stunning exploration into the quartet's dark and complex worlds, both looking backward to the past and forward to the future.

"God of Mercies" is an exquisitely delicate work for String Quartet that transports the listener into a world of intricate, interwoven rotations of pitch cells and ethereal chords. The extreme upper limits of the very long, very slow melodic lines of each instrument create a sense of weightlessness and boundless space, evoking feelings of reverence and awe. The occasional touches of artificial and natural harmonics, producing the most imperceptible and faintest of sounds, add a glimmer of gossamer and translucence to the sonic tapestry, creating a sense of spiritual transcendence. The piece's hushed and veiled nature creates a captivating soundscape that transcends time and space, imbuing the music with a divine presence. It is a spiritual and transcendent work that suspends the listener in vast, multi-dimensional, light-filled caverns, evoking a powerful connection to a higher power.

"Hudson River Sails" is a stunningly understated String Quartet work that belies its technical and emotional complexity with a disarmingly simple approach. The melodies are thoughtfully placed across the instruments' range with a tender and austerely poignant care, complemented by tantalizing, impressionistic subtleties that add depth and nuance to the composition. The overall effect is a sense of gentleness and mystery that evokes feelings of nostalgia. The piece begins afloat and quickly settles into a sublimely beautiful hushed, lazy tone poem that hints at dissonance and modality, yet remains heartfelt and never harsh. Its extreme quietness only serves to enhance its haunting beauty, drawing the listener into its spellbinding world of understated elegance and emotional depth.

"Intelligentsia" is a challenging musical composition that demands exceptional artistic sophistication from string quartets. Its complex architecture and demanding passages require a high level of skill and expertise from performers. The title itself is a sardonic nod to the high-brow musical sophisticates who often pride themselves on their exclusivity and dismissiveness of composers and audiences outside their inner circle. Through delicate harmonies, textures, and the elusive 13th partial in its writing, the piece adopts a sardonic and pompous tone of ironic mimicry, offering a fitting critique of the intelligentsia's attitudes. Despite its playful inspiration, the composition exudes a subtle and complex sonic landscape that demands serious consideration. It is a testament to the creative potential of contemporary classical music and the enduring relevance of music as a form of social commentary.

"Locusts" is a demanding and contemporary composition for String Quartet that requires exceptional technical prowess and musical sensitivity from its performers. Through a vast connective musical architecture and unconventional techniques such as col legno and jètes, the piece evokes the relentless and cyclical nature of locust swarms, capturing their frenzied movement and destructive power with haunting harmonies and dissonant textures. This vivid and arresting sonic landscape reflects on the complex relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing the impact of our actions on the environment. As such, "Locusts" offers a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of pressing issues of our time, challenging both performers and audiences with its nuanced subtleties.

"Lovemaking" exudes sensuality through seductive melodies and evocative harmonies, reflecting the intertwining of two lovers' souls. The quartet's sultry strings weave a near-imperceptible tapestry of delicate, hushed hues, creating a sumptuous and lush soundscape. Crafted with contemporary techniques, nuanced dynamics, and imaginative notation, the music evokes a tender and delicate quality, akin to the passionate and yet erotic longing shared between souls. Its outward glowing patina of veiled and quiet sounds provides a backdrop for an intimate setting, offering a glimpse into the innermost private realms of love, where body and soul entwine in an arousal of primal pleasures and heightened moments passions.

"Milk & Honey" is a remarkable string quartet that combines a contemporary harmonic language with intricate musical gestures, creating a captivating showcase for the genre. The title alludes to biblical themes of hope and abundance, serving as a metaphor for the composer's quest to find their unique musical voice in a diverse contemporary musical landscape. Through the use of dissonant harmonies, complex musical textures, and refined orchestration that imbue the Quartet's parts with a plethora of colors, the piece creates a striking and adventurous new sonic realm that reflects on the struggles and triumphs of contemporary music's existence amidst towering composers of the past. With its subtle nuances and understated elegance, "Milk & Honey" charts a captivating new course in contemporary music, inviting listeners to engage with the complexities of our world in transformative ways.

“Persian Ceilings” is a stunning string quartet composition inspired by the ornate designs and patterns found in the Persian architecture. The quartet seamlessly weaves together complex textures and pointillistic orchestration that skillfully reflect the lavish and opulent ceiling decorations found in such palaces and mosques. What sets this work apart is its unique Coda, where the ensemble has the option to choose between two distinctly different endings, offering the audience two contrasting perspectives to experience the piece. This evokes the many multifaceted dimensions that one can experience when gazing upon the glittering ceilings that the title inspires. The quartet's mesmerizing performances invite listeners to fully immerse themselves in the elaborate details and rich cultural heritage of Persian art and architecture, evoking a sense of grandeur and beauty while exploring the nuances and subtleties of the ancient culture.

"Thicket" is an immersive avant-garde string quartet that explores the interconnected mesh of sound and texture to create ethereal, cloud-like swaths of music that reflect the density of a thicket. It is notable for the painstakingly interwoven independent lines that converge with counterpoint, producing lively rhythms and somber hues that mirror the intricate beauty of nature. The piece takes the audience on an engaging journey through an expansive network of sound, where dense and dark textures intertwine to inspire a profound sense of wonder and magic. By seamlessly interlacing elements of nature and art, the piece creates an arresting and highly expressive work that transports the listener to a realm where the boundaries between the two are indistinguishable, resulting in a beguiling and unforgettable listening experience.

"Canzone" is a contemporary piece for trumpet and piano that draws upon the rich traditions of Italian and Provençal lyrical ballads while pushing the boundaries of their form. The composition captures the essence of the rugged terrain of rural Texas, where the composer spent their childhood on horseback. Through the hocketing of parallel, rugged rhythms and complex harmonies, the trumpet and piano create a vibrant and lively soundscape, punctuated by bold and colorful cadenza-like passages that showcase the trumpet's dynamic range. The traditional canzone structure is manipulated through unexpected harmonic shifts and unconventional phrasing, resulting in a captivating and evocative meditation on memory, tradition, and innovation. Instrumentation: Trumpet & Piano

"Driftwilds" is a contemporary piece for trumpet and piano that takes the listener on a mesmerizing journey through a landscape of shifting moods and textures. The trumpet's bold and brassy tones interweave with the piano's subtle and pastel harmonies, creating a sound world that is at once intense and delicate. The piece is characterized by its use of unexpected rhythms, dissonant harmonies, and unusual timbres, which keep the listener on the edge of their seat. It evokes a sense of wandering through a wild and unpredictable landscape, with moments of calm reflection and sudden bursts of energy. Its innovative and bold style showcases the limitless possibilities of creative expression. Instrumentation: Trumpet & Piano

"Lyricisms" is a captivating and introspective contemporary piece for trumpet and piano that explores the expressive potential of these two instruments. is a captivating contemporary piece for trumpet and piano that showcases the impressive talents of both instruments. The piece is characterized by its inventive use of phrasing and dynamics, which lend a sense of drama and intensity to the music. At times delicate and introspective, at others bold and commanding, it is a masterful display of the limitless possibilities of creative expression in contemporary music. The piece is characterized by its dreamy and contemplative quality, which invites the listener on a journey of reflection and introspection. Instrumentation: Trumpet & Piano

"Pealing Bells," a mesmerizing contemporary composition for trumpet and piano, takes inspiration from the resonant and sonorous sound of bells. The piece creates a captivating sonic landscape that echoes the rich harmonics and overtones of a bell's ringing. The trumpet's fanfares and flourishes mimic the joyful pealing of bells, while the piano's cascading arpeggios and harmonic clusters simulate the reverberations of their sound. The piece is characterized by its intricate rhythms, shifting harmonies, and use of sustained notes that simulate the sustained ring of a bell. It is an innovative and captivating tribute to the beauty and power of this timeless instrument. Instrumentation: Trumpet & Piano

"Potomac" is an ambitious and cinematic composition for trumpet and piano that transports the listener to the banks of the iconic American river. The piece opens with a gentle and flowing piano melody that paints a vivid picture of the river's tranquil and serene waters, before giving way to a stirring and powerful trumpet melody that captures the raw and untamed beauty of the river. Through the interplay between the two instruments, the piece creates a dynamic and immersive soundscape that takes the listener on a journey through the river's changing moods and vistas. With unexpected shifts in dynamics and tempo, that keep the listener engaged, "Potomac" represents a stunning sonic tribute to one of America's most iconic natural landmarks. Instrumentation: Trumpet & Piano

"Potomac" is an ambitious and cinematic composition for piccolo trumpet and orchestra that transports the listener to the banks of the iconic American river. The piece opens with a gentle and flowing piano melody that paints a vivid picture of the river's tranquil and serene waters, before giving way to a stirring and powerful trumpet melody that captures the raw and untamed beauty of the river. Through the interplay between the two instruments, the piece creates a dynamic and immersive soundscape that takes the listener on a journey through the river's changing moods and vistas. With unexpected shifts in dynamics and tempo, that keep the listener engaged, "Potomac" represents a stunning sonic tribute to one of America's most iconic natural landmarks. Instrumentation: Piccolo Trumpet & Orchestra

"Quiet Puritan Parables & Sermons" is a contemplative and introspective composition for trumpet and piano that reflects on the austere and stoic traditions of Puritanism. The piece begins with a hushed and meditative piano melody that evokes the solemn and reflective nature of Puritan spirituality. The trumpet enters with a mournful and introspective melody that further explores the themes of repentance and self-reflection. The interplay between the two instruments creates a haunting and melancholic soundscape that is both emotive and deeply reflective. With its sparse and understated textures, the piece invites the listener to contemplate the deeper meanings of life and spirituality. Instrumentation: Trumpet & Piano

"On the Steps of Viale Glorioso" is an evocative and poignant composition for trumpet and piano that transports the listener to the iconic steps in Rome marked by Sergio Leone. The piece is characterized by its expressionistic and highly dramatic quality, combining symphonic music with poetic lyricism to create a haunting and deeply emotional experience for the listener. The long-limbed melodic treatments are reminiscent of operatic scores, but still maintain an intimate and personal quality that is deeply moving. This cinematic and distinctly American work is both direct and smooth, featuring an impressive soaring melodic score that satisfies on every level. Instrumentation: Trumpet & Piano

“Trumpet Sonata” is a three-movement work that showcases the composer's skilled and imaginative writing. The piece is characterized by its lyrical and dramatic quality, engaging the listener with varied themes and contrasting moods that emphasize the percussive characterizations of the trumpet and piano, including the use of mutes. Notably, the piano part features pervasive orchestral color that exploits the full range of the instrument. The expressive trumpet writing is both modest and modern, resulting in a strong and flexible sustained writing style. The piece skillfully integrates bold and exciting technical passagework with imaginative harmonic and textural control, leading to a rich and captivating musical experience that fully explores the varied timbres of the instruments. Instrumentation: Trumpet & Piano

"The Reaping of the Earth" is a remarkable contemporary composition for trombone and piano that seamlessly blends several varied textures in a modern idiom. The piece is marked by polyphonic contrasts and dissonant chords that evoke a serene yet haunting atmosphere. The many cadenza-like passages for trombone are particularly challenging, making this piece suitable for advanced performers. The composition is inspired by the harsh southern landscape of the Great Depression-era depicted in Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." The composer skillfully captures the emotional essence of the novel through the music, creating a deeply evocative and emotionally charged piece that invites the listener to reflect on the struggles of those who lived through such trying times. Instrumentation: Trombone & Piano

"Tall Ships" is a remarkable composition that evokes the spirit of the ocean and the allure of the sea. It highlights a departure from the composer's usual creative process, as the piece for Piano accompaniment and Trombone was written aboard a tall ship without the use of a piano. The music traverses through up and down rocking harmonies that collide in effusive lyrical phrases, like the swells of the ocean that crash against the hull of a ship. The performers' interplay adds an unscripted authenticity to the performance, reminiscent of the improvisation of sailors on a ship's deck. With its polytonal textures, the composition pays homage to the innovative tonal language of German composer and teacher Paul Hindemith. This sophisticated and engaging piece fully embraces the many varied textures and timbres of the two instruments, like the symbiotic relationship between the ocean and a tall ship. Instrumentation: Trombone & Piano

“Wild Cypresses” is a striking three-movement composition for Tuba and Piano accompaniment, showcasing the composer's aptitude for contemporary musical expression. Each movement captures the essence of the contemporary idiom in a distinct style, encompassing a broad range of musical textures. The Tuba takes center stage, with the Piano providing dynamic support to bring out its full potential. The three-movement work is a poignant tribute to the eponymous trees, known for their tenacity and resilience. The music employs bold, dissonant chords and intricate rhythms to capture the untamed essence of the wild cypresses, while also conveying melancholy and reflection through expressive and delicate passages. The piece is played without a pause between movements, creating a unified and cohesive listening experience that is both sophisticated and engaging. Instrumentation: Tuba & Piano

"Viola Concerto" is a modern musical work that elegantly showcases the expressive range of the viola alongside a full orchestra. This innovative and lavishly designed three-movement work takes the listener on an emotional journey, moving from intense and powerful passages to ethereal and delicate moments. The sumptuous tones of the viola's haunting melodies are perfectly interwoven with the orchestra's evocative and transparent backdrop, creating a beguiling, alluring, and thought-provoking listening experience. This piece skillfully explores the full capabilities of the viola, highlighting its versatility and beauty in a truly masterful manner. With a distinctly modern yet timeless style, including several cadenza passages and virtuosic expressiveness, it showcases the instrument's unique character and handsome tessitura. The rich, full-bodied sound of the viola commands attention, making this work a true showpiece of beauty and complexity in contemporary classical music. Instrumentation: Viola & Orchestra.

"White Jimson Flower," for viola and piano, is inspired by the artwork of the iconic southern painter Georgia O'Keeffe. The piece effortlessly captures the essence of femininity through its delicate and graceful melodies, which mirror the soft, beguiling hues and graceful contours of the flower that inspired its name. The viola's rich and expressive tones blend seamlessly with the piano's fluttering undertones, creating an immersive listening experience that radiates elegance, beauty, and gentleness. The piece's modern notation underscores the composer's aptitude for conveying powerful emotions through music, while the flowing phrases and graceful transitions parallel the composer's roots and resonate with the spirit of O'Keeffe. It is a transformative work that demonstrates how art can transcend boundaries and deepen our appreciation for the intricate beauty and complexity of the feminine experience. Instrumentation: Viola & Piano

"Battle of Kilmacrennen" is a poignant musical masterpiece that draws on the historic struggles of the Irish people against English colonization. Composed for piano and solo violin, this piece adeptly captures the tension and conflict of the battle with haunting melodies and driving rhythms that transport listeners to the heart of the conflict. The intricate interplay between the piano and violin creates a dynamic and sophisticated sound that seamlessly weaves together themes of triumph and tragedy, hope and despair. Through its virtuosic and modern composition style, this work offers a powerful commentary on the human experience, serving as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice that still resonates today. Instrumentation: Violin & Piano

"Black Rorifriam Mountain" is a haunting and captivating musical composition that masterfully showcases the expressive power of the solo violin and piano. This contemporary work artfully captures the rugged majesty of an imaginary mountain, with evocative melodies and powerful rhythms that take the listener on a journey through its forbidding terrain. The interplay between the piano and violin creates a dynamic and avant-garde sound, weaving together themes of introspection and exploration, mystery and awe. The piano's dark and brooding chords serve as the backdrop to the solo violin's ethereal melodies, evoking the sense of being lost in a vast, eerie landscape. The interplay between the two instruments is both sophisticated and haunting, evoking a sense of foreboding that is both thrilling and unsettling. Instrumentation: Solo Violin & Piano

"Fezziwig's Three Christmas Dances" is an exuberant collection of dances for solo violin and piano accompaniment that radiates with the joy and warmth of the holiday season. Inspired by Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the music captures the lively atmosphere of Mr. Fezziwig's annual holiday gatherings, where merriment and togetherness abound. The opening movement sets a playful and upbeat tone, conveying a sense of anticipation and excitement. The second movement offers a moment of contemplation, featuring a soulful melody that slows the pace while retaining the joyful spirit in an Irish flair. The final movement brings back the festive energy, with a joyous and celebratory dance that perfectly captures the essence of the holiday season. This delightful work is a fitting addition to any holiday music collection, inspiring the joy of the season that will warm even the most stubborn humbug’s heart. Instrumentation: Solo Violin & Piano

The composition "Luster" for violin and piano is a captivating and daring work that challenges traditional musical boundaries. The music sparkles with an ethereal quality, transporting the listener on a journey of emotional depth and exploration. The fluttering, delicate notes create a sense of weightlessness and freedom, inviting the listener to escape the mundane and embrace the extraordinary. The virtuosic and brief passages add a sense of urgency and intensity to the piece, leaving the listener breathless and yearning for more. "Luster" is a shining example of contemporary musical innovation, pushing the limits of creativity and inspiring new heights of artistic expression. Instrumentation: Solo Violin & Piano

"Musculature Studies" is a demanding set of violin solos that demands technical finesse and embodies an unyielding, rugged energy. These etudes are a challenge to perform, requiring a tough and unrelenting approach to their harsh and formidable musical language. The music explores the physical and emotional demands of music-making, pushing performers to their limits to develop their skills to the fullest. The studies showcase the virtuosic capabilities of the violin and piano, requiring precision and accuracy in execution. The music is brusque and harsh, with a visceral quality that captures the essence of physical exertion. The piece offers a compelling listening experience, showcasing the beauty of intensity and discipline in music. Instrumentation: Violin & Piano

"Nero's Five Fiddle Songs" presents a stunning collection of modern solo violin pieces that artfully capture the brutal and punishing nature of the infamous Roman emperor. The level of technical proficiency required to perform each piece is remarkably high, demanding exceptional skill, dexterity, and adroit technical finesse from the soloist. Each movement's character is deliberately harsh, unyielding, and mocking, evoking the stark image of Nero fiddling as Rome burned. The five contrasting pieces vary in key, emotion, and tempo, offering a haunting glimpse into the complex soundscape of the violin in the hands of an exceptional artist. From the haunting etudes that will linger in the mind to the frenzied and fast-paced rhythms that convey the fierceness and intensity of Nero's unyielding wickedness and will, these daunting works offer a breathtaking listening experience. Instrumentation: Solo Violin unaccompanied

"The Raven" is a mesmerizing composition for solo violin and piano that evokes the image of a raven in flight. The piece is characterized by a seamless and unbroken flow of scalar fragments and fleeting note sequences that effortlessly glide across the entire range of the piano, akin to the graceful movement of a bird's wings. The music showcases remarkable moments of energy with quick scales, ephemeral flourishes, and dazzling fragments of effervescent sounds that rise and fall, creating a tactile and dynamic soundscape. It is a technically demanding and nuanced work that displays the composer's mastery. The interplay of scalar fragments and intricate streams of notes creates a hauntingly beautiful work that aptly honors the macabre world of Poe’s sophisticated literary opus. Instrumentation: Violin & Piano

"Violin Aria" is a delicate and expressive composition for violin and piano that captures the listener's attention with its tender and introspective character. The violin's gentle melody dances effortlessly above the piano's soothing accompaniment, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The music is filled with poignant moments of quiet introspection and longing, with the violin's expressive phrases leading the listener on a journey of deep emotions. The piece is characterized by its subtle dynamic shifts and nuanced phrasing, highlighting the musicians' technical skill and artistry. It is a contemplative and evocative work that speaks to the soul and stirs the heart. Instrumentation: Violin & Strings (min. 6-4-4-2-1)

The "Violin Concerto" is a captivating three-movement composition that showcases compelling dramatic elements. Originally written for violin and orchestra, it also features a reduced version for piano and violin. It exhibits a sustained rhapsodic mood characteristic of traditional 19th-century concerti, with technical structures that are antithetical to the concerto's language. The piece provides numerous opportunities for the soloist to display their artistry in cadenza-like passages that occur throughout the composition. The final movement is particularly impressive, featuring overlapping rhythms and ostinati that combine in bold, brilliant figurations, soaring arpeggios, and orchestral sweep that culminate in grand, lyrical, and unflinching climaxes. The composition's virtuosity is on full display with a consistent and coherent structure that reinvents traditional form with considerable ingenuity. The violin writing is idiomatic and features melodies derived from thematic relations that evolve with a Berg-ian warmth and shapeliness. These elements combine to provide a fresh and individual creation that demands to be heard again, showcasing the composer's artistry and leaving a lasting impact on its listeners. Instrumentation: Violin & Orchestra

"Violin Sonata" is a technically challenging yet beautiful composition for violin and piano that draws inspiration from the serene environment of a Southern California grove. The piece follows a traditional sonata form and features intricate melodic lines and harmonies that mirror the delicate beauty of the vines and foliage found in the grove. The violin's expressive capabilities are showcased through demanding and challenging passagework, ranging from quickly fleeting flourishes of scales to soaring lush melodies that effortlessly float above the piano's interesting harmonic accompaniment. With tranquil and gentle moments interspersed with bursts of energy, the piece captures the stunning natural beauty of Southern California, resulting in a breathtaking representation of the complexity and beauty of classical music. Instrumentation: Violin & Piano