List of Compositions
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (in progress)
Sax Simile for alto sax and piano (2019)
Kryptonalysis for solo piano (2018)
In situ for 8-channel fixed media (2018)
None in Want for fixed media (2018)
Sci-lence for live electronics (2018)
Predestined Suite for string quartet (2018)
Clara's Net for clarinet trio (2018)
An acrobatic tribute to the life and work of Clara Schumann.
MidLevel Rise (2017)
Chamber ensemble: alto flute, English horn, bass clarinet, harp, string orchestra
Indigiana (2016)
Indigiana, for orchestra and audio soundscape, is dedicated to the 2016 bicentennial celebration of the State of Indiana. The title is a play on the words, ‘Indiana,’ ‘Digital,’ and ‘Indigenous’. The style of the piece is based on the natural landscape and nostalgia associated with four of Indiana's state parks. In addition to the state's bicentennial honor, Indiana State Parks celebrated 100 years of existence in 2016, honoring the purchase of its first two areas in 1916, McCormick's Creek and Turkey Run State Park. In addition to these historical milestones, I was blessed to celebrate 40 years as a Hoosier on November 1st, 2016, just prior to the completion of the work. I spend most of my leisure time in our state parks; their beauty and natural refuge has served as an important part of my family's life. If you wish to learn more about the features of each park, visit the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. Each section of the piece is labeled by its regional inspiration, beginning at the most northern location, Indiana Dunes State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan. Between each section is a transitional moment as the music moves to the next location. From Indiana Dunes, traveling south to Turkey Run, and Turkey Run to Brown County State Park. The final park featured is Lincoln State Park and the Lincoln National Boyhood Memorial. This park was the early homestead of Abraham Lincoln and the region has served as home to many generations of my family.
THORn (2016) solo for thunder sheet
Inspired by Thor, the Norse god of thunder. 5 min.
Premiered: Butler University, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall (EDRH) Date: November 6th, 2016 Performed by: Rob Funkhouser, percussionist
Recording Available: Yes
It Is Finished (2016)
Percussion ensemble, two channel fixed media, seven movements, for seven percussionists, in fourteen minutes, a sound perception of Christ’s last moments on earth, from the Garden of Gethsemane, to the cross and His ascension.
Premiered: Butler University (EDRH) Date: *Nov. 6th, 2016
Musicians: Rob Funkhouser, Amber Beams, Andrew Filson, Steven Hecking, Ryan Blauvelt, Alex Shanafelt, percussionists
Recording: Yes
Tazed and Confused (2016)
Tuba, distortion pedal, piano, based on 1980s garage band phase, three movements of improvisatory guitar imitation.
5 min.
Premiere: Butler University (EDRH) Date: *Nov. 6th, 2016
Musicians: Cordell Zehr, tuba/pedal, Andrew Filson, piano
Recording: Yes
The DONning of Capitol HILL (2016):
Three male voices, one female voice, piano, a 2016 presidential parody
(comedic opera scene) featuring HILL, BILL, DON, and VP.
5 min.
Premiere: Butler University (EDRH)
Concert: Jordan College of the Arts Composer’s Orchestra
Date: Nov. 10th, 2016
Vocalists: Sarah Miller, Tim Gelhaus, Jackson Holler, Jeremiah Sanders
Stephanie Oakland, piano
Recording: Yes
Guard the Coast (2016)
Two channel fixed media, inspired by John Luther Adams’s Become Ocean. 4’30”
Premiere: Butler University (EDRH) Date: *Nov. 6th, 2016
Recording: Wav/mp3 sound file
Tibetan Thunderstorm (2016)
Two channel fixed media, nature/temple bowl inspired. 4’30”
Premiered: Butler University (EDRH) Date: *Nov. 6th, 2016
Recording: Wav/mp3 sound file
Rialto (2015)
Two alto flutes, a play on the idea of “re-alto-ing” the flutes and a fond
memory of a visit to the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy. 5 min.
Premiere: Butler University (EDRH) Date: March 24th, 2016
Concert: JCA Composer’s Orchestra
Performed by: Cara Shackelford, Emily Yoo
Additional Performances:
University of Indianapolis Alumni Recital Date: Nov. 6th, 2016
Butler University (EDRH) Graduate Composition Recital Date: Nov. 6th, 2016
Musicians: Cara Shackelford, Amber Beams
reUnIon station (2015)
for flute, alto flute, bass flute, clarinet, oboe, trumpet, cello, string bass, dedicated to and premiered by UIndy Alumni.
6 min.
Barbie doll (2015): male voice and bassoon, based on the poem by Marge Piercy. 5 min.
Over the Edge (2015): two channel fixed media featuring sounds that drive me over the edge. 4 min.
Antarctica: Terra Australis Incognita
(The Unknown Southland) (2014): string orchestra (grade 2) written for youth ensemble, introduction to extended techniques including whale sounds. 3 min.
Jellyfish Rant (2012): mezzo-soprano and piano, text by Bethany Daugherty. Tongue-in-cheek art song of an existential jellyfish, composed for William Bolcom masterclass.
Children of Bankilare (2012): dedicated to friends from Niger, in honor of their persecuted village. for flute, alto flute, bass flute, and African drum ensemble. 5 min.
Don’t Use that Tone with Me (2012): minimalist composition, Satie inspired, for tuba and piccolo. 4 min.
To Grinzing (2011): a musical letter to Gustav Mahler, for tuba and vibraphone. 4 min.
Rest Tonight (2011): for women’s chorus and string orchestra, inspired by the music of Arvo Pärt. 4 min.
Dark Amber (2010): for mezzo-soprano and piano. Text by Carla Glenn. 3 min.
Liberare (2010): for violin and piano. 3 min.
Trois Pieces Descriptif pour Piano (2009): French inspired, three miniature movements for solo piano, 3 min.
Sax Simile for alto sax and piano (2019)
Kryptonalysis for solo piano (2018)
In situ for 8-channel fixed media (2018)
None in Want for fixed media (2018)
Sci-lence for live electronics (2018)
Predestined Suite for string quartet (2018)
Clara's Net for clarinet trio (2018)
An acrobatic tribute to the life and work of Clara Schumann.
MidLevel Rise (2017)
Chamber ensemble: alto flute, English horn, bass clarinet, harp, string orchestra
Indigiana (2016)
Indigiana, for orchestra and audio soundscape, is dedicated to the 2016 bicentennial celebration of the State of Indiana. The title is a play on the words, ‘Indiana,’ ‘Digital,’ and ‘Indigenous’. The style of the piece is based on the natural landscape and nostalgia associated with four of Indiana's state parks. In addition to the state's bicentennial honor, Indiana State Parks celebrated 100 years of existence in 2016, honoring the purchase of its first two areas in 1916, McCormick's Creek and Turkey Run State Park. In addition to these historical milestones, I was blessed to celebrate 40 years as a Hoosier on November 1st, 2016, just prior to the completion of the work. I spend most of my leisure time in our state parks; their beauty and natural refuge has served as an important part of my family's life. If you wish to learn more about the features of each park, visit the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. Each section of the piece is labeled by its regional inspiration, beginning at the most northern location, Indiana Dunes State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan. Between each section is a transitional moment as the music moves to the next location. From Indiana Dunes, traveling south to Turkey Run, and Turkey Run to Brown County State Park. The final park featured is Lincoln State Park and the Lincoln National Boyhood Memorial. This park was the early homestead of Abraham Lincoln and the region has served as home to many generations of my family.
THORn (2016) solo for thunder sheet
Inspired by Thor, the Norse god of thunder. 5 min.
Premiered: Butler University, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall (EDRH) Date: November 6th, 2016 Performed by: Rob Funkhouser, percussionist
Recording Available: Yes
It Is Finished (2016)
Percussion ensemble, two channel fixed media, seven movements, for seven percussionists, in fourteen minutes, a sound perception of Christ’s last moments on earth, from the Garden of Gethsemane, to the cross and His ascension.
Premiered: Butler University (EDRH) Date: *Nov. 6th, 2016
Musicians: Rob Funkhouser, Amber Beams, Andrew Filson, Steven Hecking, Ryan Blauvelt, Alex Shanafelt, percussionists
Recording: Yes
Tazed and Confused (2016)
Tuba, distortion pedal, piano, based on 1980s garage band phase, three movements of improvisatory guitar imitation.
5 min.
Premiere: Butler University (EDRH) Date: *Nov. 6th, 2016
Musicians: Cordell Zehr, tuba/pedal, Andrew Filson, piano
Recording: Yes
The DONning of Capitol HILL (2016):
Three male voices, one female voice, piano, a 2016 presidential parody
(comedic opera scene) featuring HILL, BILL, DON, and VP.
5 min.
Premiere: Butler University (EDRH)
Concert: Jordan College of the Arts Composer’s Orchestra
Date: Nov. 10th, 2016
Vocalists: Sarah Miller, Tim Gelhaus, Jackson Holler, Jeremiah Sanders
Stephanie Oakland, piano
Recording: Yes
Guard the Coast (2016)
Two channel fixed media, inspired by John Luther Adams’s Become Ocean. 4’30”
Premiere: Butler University (EDRH) Date: *Nov. 6th, 2016
Recording: Wav/mp3 sound file
Tibetan Thunderstorm (2016)
Two channel fixed media, nature/temple bowl inspired. 4’30”
Premiered: Butler University (EDRH) Date: *Nov. 6th, 2016
Recording: Wav/mp3 sound file
Rialto (2015)
Two alto flutes, a play on the idea of “re-alto-ing” the flutes and a fond
memory of a visit to the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy. 5 min.
Premiere: Butler University (EDRH) Date: March 24th, 2016
Concert: JCA Composer’s Orchestra
Performed by: Cara Shackelford, Emily Yoo
Additional Performances:
University of Indianapolis Alumni Recital Date: Nov. 6th, 2016
Butler University (EDRH) Graduate Composition Recital Date: Nov. 6th, 2016
Musicians: Cara Shackelford, Amber Beams
reUnIon station (2015)
for flute, alto flute, bass flute, clarinet, oboe, trumpet, cello, string bass, dedicated to and premiered by UIndy Alumni.
6 min.
Barbie doll (2015): male voice and bassoon, based on the poem by Marge Piercy. 5 min.
Over the Edge (2015): two channel fixed media featuring sounds that drive me over the edge. 4 min.
Antarctica: Terra Australis Incognita
(The Unknown Southland) (2014): string orchestra (grade 2) written for youth ensemble, introduction to extended techniques including whale sounds. 3 min.
Jellyfish Rant (2012): mezzo-soprano and piano, text by Bethany Daugherty. Tongue-in-cheek art song of an existential jellyfish, composed for William Bolcom masterclass.
Children of Bankilare (2012): dedicated to friends from Niger, in honor of their persecuted village. for flute, alto flute, bass flute, and African drum ensemble. 5 min.
Don’t Use that Tone with Me (2012): minimalist composition, Satie inspired, for tuba and piccolo. 4 min.
To Grinzing (2011): a musical letter to Gustav Mahler, for tuba and vibraphone. 4 min.
Rest Tonight (2011): for women’s chorus and string orchestra, inspired by the music of Arvo Pärt. 4 min.
Dark Amber (2010): for mezzo-soprano and piano. Text by Carla Glenn. 3 min.
Liberare (2010): for violin and piano. 3 min.
Trois Pieces Descriptif pour Piano (2009): French inspired, three miniature movements for solo piano, 3 min.