Bass Trombone Concerto No. 1 in D-Minor, Op. 11a (2021)
Duet in D-Flat Major, Op. 15 (2020)
flexible instrumentation
ca. 12:00
Full of noble fanfares, leery meanderings, and unexpected turns around harmonic corners, Duet in D-Flat Major is a mini musical universe that has the grandeur of an orchestra with just two voices.
Fanfare and Rondo, Op. 14 (2020)
for concert band and orchestra
ca. 4:30
Join a group of explorers on a quest as they battle an evil sorcerer and an army of minions! Motifs appear and interact just like characters in a story; there’s even a MacGuffin that everyone is after!
The Black Cat, Op. 13 (2019)
for clarinet ensemble, flute ensemble or flexible instrumentation
ca. 7:00
Go on an adventure with a playful black cat! The eerie middle section goes exploring in darkened shadows while the lighthearted beginning and end are both full of musical leaps, pounces, and kitty butt wiggles!
Quest, Op. 11 (2019)
for solo trombone, bass trombone, or tuba with accompaniment
ca. 17:00
All three movements of Quest are cinematically dark. Inspired by epic films that have wonderful scores, this piece travels through mysterious lands, experiences tragic loss, is sprinkled with a few comedic moments, and ends in a virtuosic and celebratory dance!
Bones, Op. 9 (2018)
for either marimba or xylophone
ca. 10:00
Bones is a collection of short, concert-programmable etudes for two-mallet percussion. Each movement of this light-hearted work is in reference to some type of ‘bone’ - from ‘Wishbone’ to ‘Funny bone,’ and from ‘Skeleton Key’ to ‘Jolly Roger!’
Fantasy in C, Op. 8 (2018)
flexible instrumentation
ca. 3:00
Fantasy in C is a lighthearted piece inspired by the character Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit. The piece is divided into different sections that follow Bilbo as he’s traveling through Middle Earth.
Shadows (2016)
for alto saxophone or clarinet with piano accompaniment
ca. 5:00
Inspired by midnight walks in the moonlight, this eerie piece depicts dancing shadows as trees gracefully sway in the wind. Ranging from ghostlike to menacing, this piece will certainly add some darkness to your program.
Nosferatu, Op. 7 (2015)
for piano and electronics
ca. 11:00
Utilizing a reversed recording of a piano, Nosferatu is a piece that illustrates the character Count Orlok from Nosferatu: eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror). Count Orlok is a vampire of folklore; an undead corpse that brings death wherever he goes.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Op. 5 (2014)
for concert band, orchestra, or flute ensemble
ca. 4:30
Considered by many to be the first ‘true’ horror film: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was incredibly innovative with its use of cinematography and warped sets. This piece is ominously atmospheric through its use of sinister melodies and eerie harmonies that build to a frightening climax!
Duet in F Minor, Op. 4 (2014)
flexible instrumentation
ca. 16:00
Duet in F Minor is an eloquent conversation between the two musicians. Over the span of three movements playfulness mixes with curiosity, laments lead into fury, and passions build to a fiery finale.
Duet in C Minor, Op. 3 (2014)
flexible instrumentation
ca. 6:00
Roughly a theme and variations, Duet in C Minor manipulates the main melody while juxtaposing it with contrasting counter melodies and foreground. Beginning slow and somber, rhythms and tempo gradually build throughout the piece to an energetic finale.
The Goblin March (2011)
flexible instrumentation
ca. 5:00
A fun and light-hearted quartet, The Goblin March was inspired by cartoon adaptation of The Return of the King (1980). Spirited rhythms with a deliberately plotting bass line illustrates goblins marching away into the distance.
The Goblin March, Op. 1 (2012)
Bass Trombone Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 15a (2022)
Marimba Trio in D Minor, Op. 18 (2022)
