Boston Common Brass is scored for 8 B-flat trumpets. Duration: approx. 5 min. This is a celebratory piece, with melodies, throbbing cluster chords and unexpected sounds. The ending section features
Scored for two trumpets (in C) and two trombones (arr. 1993). Duration: approx. 2:30. There are multiple meter changes, melodies that overlap between instruments, and crisp chordal areas in the piece. The
Scored for two trumpets (in C), horn and trombone. Duration: approx. 2:30. There are multiple meter changes, melodies that overlap between instruments, crisp chordal areas in the piece. The coda begins
Scored for four trumpets (in C). Duration: approx. 2:30. There are multiple meter changes, melodies that overlap between instruments, crisp chordal areas in the piece. The coda begins slightly atonal and
Scored for Mezzo-soprano, B-flat Clarinet and Piano, the Five Poems from the Japanese (1991) use short Japanese poems translated by Kenneth Rexroth. The mood of each piece varies, related to the
Four Bits for Piano (1986-87) are four separate pieces with their own character. Suitable for advanced students and professionals. Titles: I. Purple Blues; II. You're Like a Sunny Day; III.
The title, kinkh, implies disjunct, irregular movement in its use of silence and rhythm. A fully-notated improvisational piece, there is a feeling of jazz to some of the harmonies, and a brief
The Pocket Pieces are divided into three graded books, with 61 pieces total. The pieces are intended for pianists of all ages and abilities. Their various styles come from a mixture of traditions such as
Pulling, for 4 flutes or as many flutes as possible, was conceived as a somewhat-planned improvisation and premiered in 1985. It's a quiet, rather soothing piece, with key-clicking and breath
Reflecting Dreams is scored for 50 brass players: 18 trumpets, 12 horns, 12 trombones and 8 tubas, divided into two choirs. It can be rehearsed relatively quickly with high school or college-age
Silk Water is scored for piano left-hand (for advanced students and professionals), but can be played with two hands, if desired (for intermediate-level players). The overall mood relates to a
Scored for four trumpets (in C) and four trombones, this 5-minute piece has varied styles and moods, and "a peppery series of contrapuntal flourishes". The fanfare premiered in July 1987 at the Hollywood