Chiariscuro is a charming four-movement suite for solo flute. Schocker's title refers to a Renaissance painting technique using dramatic contrasts between lightness and dark. Each movement (i.
American composer Howard Hansen, born to Swedish immigrants in Nebraska, was one of the leaders of American Romanticism in classical composition. Clog Dance, originally written for piano, is a
Dakota Summer is a gem of Americana, charmingly portraying the landscale of a Midwestern summer afternoon. The 9-minute work for mixed flute quartet evokes moods, feelings, and imagery of a hot
Fledgling is inspired by a family of Carolina wrens who built a nest above the composer's door. This charming work for flute and piccolo depicts the pure and simple joys of a mother bird teaching
Gist is a delightful two-movement piece for piccolo and piano. Mist evokes the mysterious atmosphere of the early morning, while Kissed captures a happy romp complete with circus motif, ending on a
Hard Place (Between a Rock…) is a challenging conversation between two flutes. Featuring extended techniques (tongue pizzicato, beatboxing, vocal shushing, and optional whistling), this
Headstand, Cartwheels is a nuanced dialogue between piccolo and piano. The reflective first movement (Headstand) gives way to a percussive second movement (Cartwheels), contrasting through its