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Inspired by the ornamental designs found in Arabic and Moorish decoration, the music reflects the florid ornamentation with flowing melodies and motifs that are sinuous, spiraling, and undulating. It seeks

Carondelet Caprice for Chamber Ensemble was inspired by pioneer American director Lois Weber's 1913 silent film How Men Propose.  The moods and themes range from vibrant to nostalgic

An American poet, short story writer, screenwriter, satirist and critic, Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) had an unerring acuity for commenting on twentieth-century urban peculiarities.  She became renowned

I. Morning Fantasy

II. Reeling Chester

Emanations of the Sacred Harp is a two-movement work for tuba and piano.

The first movement, Morning

Fanfare for Grand Center for Brass Quintet by Barbara Harbach is an exuberant celebration for brass with triumphant rising themes and exciting rhythms that provide an exhilarating nobility and

Fantasy and Fugue on "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" by Barbara Harbach.  A woodwind quintet setting of one of America’s most popular spirituals. The dramatic fantasy section includes a

Rococo Promenade is based on the Baroque French overture style with a gallop-ing fugal middle section before a return to the jaggedly dotted style of the beginning.

Afternoon

Rococo Promenade is based on the Baroque French overture style with a galloping fugal middle section before a return to the jaggedly dotted style of the beginning.

Afternoon

God is Love (Gott der du Liebe heisst) from Cantata No. 33 (Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ) BWV 33 and is the fifth movement, a duet aria for tenor and bass.  The aria lends itself

Barbara Harbach wrote Hypocrisy, an original film score to the 1915 silent film, Hypocrites, directed by the legendary American director, Lois Weber (1888-1939). The film points out the

This anthem is an exciting choral piece for SATB voices and organ. With colorful harmonies, strong vocal writing and a climatic ending, this piece is sure to inspire. Memorable!

Nights in Timisoara for String Orchestra evokes the essence of the Romanian people in the eastern city of Timisoara. Over the years many cultures have influenced and left their mark in the

Perambulations for Trumpet and Piano showcases the lyric possibilities and rhythmic energy of the trumpet. It opens with a blues-tinged melodic theme before moving to a bright Vivace toccata in the

Phantom of the Dreams' Origin is a new musical meditation on the poetry of Andreas Embirikos, in English translation by poets Stefene Russell and Chris King. The piece sets to music a selection of

Text by Margaret Murie (3rd movement). For soprano, clarinet, and piano. A collection of four portraits of American women who helped settle the wilds of Alaska. I. Catherine Van Curler; II. Cordelia

Pleasure Flow, Tender Mist is a song cycle for soprano that creates a gently stirring atmosphere and draws on the simple but pleasing lyrics. Each movement is distinct in its affect and harmonic

When I was a choir director and organist, I found there was a need for moderately easy arrangements for violin, clarinet, and cello, or any combination of instruments that fit the ranges of the violin,

Rhapsody Ritmico for Brass Quintet opens majestically with fanfare punctuations. The second section is a gently lilting lullaby with imitation in the upper brasses and a melodic and rhythmic

Separately Together -

Synesthesia for Chamber Ensemble

Flute, Clarinet in B-flat, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello

I. Lilting Lines - Careening Melodies

II.

Sinfonietta for String Orchestra is a petite symphony in three movements.  The first movement, "Hommage," is dedicated to all lost love and loved ones.  "Jeu Jeu," plays with rests, slurs