Written for Michael Rosen, Arctic opens with a brief, slightly dissonant rolled section followed by many changes in mood (from desolation to hope to doubt to...
Collapse is a challenging, programmatic work for marimba inspired by a dark, heartbreaking play titled "Marybeth."Program Notes<b.Collapse is based on a...
An exciting trio for battery percussion that explores the textures and timbres available to a percussionist while traveling through a vast number of meter...
Trumpet Feature
Edifice, which means "structure" attempts to create three contrasting musical scenarios. The first of the three movements, entitled Rising...
Gray is a challenging rondo that grew organically out of an improvisation session. It is designed to reflect the feelings of unsurety that accompany the "gray...
Jazz Sketches for cello and vibraphone features three movements of contrasting jazz moods. Livin’ In The City, a fast paced driving straight-eighth note feel...
Oboe Feature
Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet by David Jarvis, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales....
Another truly gorgeous arrangement for marimba ensemble. The ensemble of five players can explore the expressive vocal ensemble genre in a manner rarely...
A simple chorale opens this set of variations written to commemorate the life of Mother Teresa. The ensuing variations span several different moods and...