Chamber Works

Two Ships Passing in the Dark of Night

Chamber Works, Euphonium, Instrumental Works, Tuba

for double-bell euphonium and tuba The double-bell euphonium is a unique instrument, often considered a gimmick and impractical. A normal euphonium has a “conical bore,” meaning the tubing gradually flares throughout the instrument. This creates a round sound that fills a space. The double-bell euphonium adds a “cylindrical bore” similar to a baritone which creates…

Between Two Worlds

All Works, Chamber Works, Instrumental Works

for clarinet, bass clarinet, horn, vibraphone, 2 pianos, 2 violins, viola, and cello Between Two Worlds explores variations in sound and color. It takes the sound of a single strike of the piano, expands and zooms in, altering the sound to highlight subtleties, and using this to build melodies and gestures. It was inspired by…

Visions of Reality

All Works, Chamber Works, Electroacoustic Works

The Bardo of Dharmata is a Tibetan Buddhist belief relating to the transition between death and rebirth. It is a time when the mind bears witness to the true nature of the world and the forces which govern it. This piece takes the form of a controlled improvisation based on “live coding,” or the live…

Red Right Returning

Chamber Works, Euphonium

for double-bell euphonium and handbell trio The title of the piece comes from a sailing idiom used on the Great Lakes which reminds the captain how to approach harbor, that the red buoys are on the right when returning from sea. Red Right Returning flows and floats exploring the vast openness of Lake Michigan. I…

Past/Present

Chamber Works, Electroacoustic Works

for flute/piccolo, clarinet, viola, cello, and fixed media Past/Present is a celebration of humanity from all backgrounds and walks of life coming together to create something beautiful. It was inspired by the recent renovation by the Ford Motor Company of the Michigan Central Station in Detroit. This ornate building was once a busy place where…