BRASS ENSEMBLE

I'LL WRITE A POEM CALLED YELLOW
  • I'LL WRITE A POEM CALLED YELLOW

I'LL WRITE A POEM CALLED YELLOW

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for Brass Trio (Trumpet, F Horn, Trombone)

I’ll Write a Poem Called Yellow was composed for the Yale Brass Trio in 2008, and was named the winning brass trio for the 2009 International Brass Chamber Music Festival. It was born of my thoughts on the color, and borrows its title from Anne Sexton’s poem “Yellow.” Brightness, melancholy, humor,

for Brass Trio (Trumpet, F Horn, Trombone)

I’ll Write a Poem Called Yellow was composed for the Yale Brass Trio in 2008, and was named the winning brass trio for the 2009 International Brass Chamber Music Festival. It was born of my thoughts on the color, and borrows its title from Anne Sexton’s poem “Yellow.” Brightness, melancholy, humor, serenity, and bitterness are some of the aspects focused on in this three-movement work.

(Duration: 10')

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VIVALDI CONCERTO FOR TWO TRUMPETS IN C MAJOR (arr.)
  • VIVALDI CONCERTO FOR TWO TRUMPETS IN C MAJOR (arr.)

VIVALDI CONCERTO FOR TWO TRUMPETS IN C MAJOR (arr.)

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for 2 soloists, 2 Piccolo Trumpets, 2 C Trumpets, 2 Bb Cornets, 2 Trombones, and Tuba

Premiered at the 2017 Texas Music Educators Convention with soloists Billy Hunter (Principal Trumpet, New York Metropolitan Opera) and Craig Morris (Professor of Trumpet at Univ. of Miami and former Principal Trumpet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra). Written to honor

for 2 soloists, 2 Piccolo Trumpets, 2 C Trumpets, 2 Bb Cornets, 2 Trombones, and Tuba

Premiered at the 2017 Texas Music Educators Convention with soloists Billy Hunter (Principal Trumpet, New York Metropolitan Opera) and Craig Morris (Professor of Trumpet at Univ. of Miami and former Principal Trumpet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra). Written to honor legendary performer and educator, Raymond Crisara.

(Duration: 8')

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RARE BIRD
  • RARE BIRD

RARE BIRD

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for Brass Quintet

Rare Bird is a collection of three short character pieces on three species of birds: the awkward ostrich, the silly-looking shoebill, and the fierce great grey shrike. A fun but challenging addition to a brass quintet program.

(Duration: 5'30")

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MIXED ENSEMBLE

TWO PSALMS
  • TWO PSALMS

TWO PSALMS

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for amplified cello, soprano or tenor voice, piano, and percussion

The contrasting subjects of despair and peace are explored here in this two-movement work. A challenging piece which includes notated music as well as improvised sections, Two Psalms premiered in 2010, funded in part by the Meet the Composer Foundation.

(Duration: 16')

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for amplified cello, soprano or tenor voice, piano, and percussion

The contrasting subjects of despair and peace are explored here in this two-movement work. A challenging piece which includes notated music as well as improvised sections, Two Psalms premiered in 2010, funded in part by the Meet the Composer Foundation.

(Duration: 16')

Available for purchase in April 2017

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POST TENEBRAS LUX
  • POST TENEBRAS LUX

POST TENEBRAS LUX

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for open ensemble, 5 to 15 performers of any instrument, plus piano

Utilizing only photographs and a "choose your own adventure" style framework, Post Tenebras Lux is an engaging piece for both experienced and beginning improvisors. The piece itself is a representation of renewal, or rebirth, and encourages performers to paint their own unique

for open ensemble, 5 to 15 performers of any instrument, plus piano

Utilizing only photographs and a "choose your own adventure" style framework, Post Tenebras Lux is an engaging piece for both experienced and beginning improvisors. The piece itself is a representation of renewal, or rebirth, and encourages performers to paint their own unique musical picture while listening intently to one another to create a cohesive whole. Every performance is completely different from the last!

(Duration: 7-10')

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