Centuries ago, the elements (earth, water, wind, fire) were proposed to explain the nature and complexity of all matter. It was believe that all of existence sprang from these elements. This quartet in four

In the vast body of work that Giacomo Puccini left the world, are his full-length operas, as well as three one-act operas, known also as "Il Trittico." Suor Angelica is one of these one-act operas,

Knox's stint with the Third Army Band resulted in a commission from one of his band mates, bassoonist Tom Diener in 1963. That gentleman was going to be teaching at a summer camp in North Carolina and asked

Introduction and Fantasia is a whimsical piece based on the Protestant hymn known as the Doxology. After a short introduction, the oboe enters with the main theme accompanied by a fluttering flute.

Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair is one of the most enduring, and popular American songs of all times. Characterized as a parlor song, it was written by Stephen Foster, and published by Firth, Pond

The Jig for Bassoon and Tuba was composed in the mid-1980s for a recital Kirk presented with his brother David (currently solo tuba with the Houston Symphony). There is a dearth of original

Journey Toward The Eternal Flame is a work which draws inspiration from Dante's Divine Comedy. It is dedicated to Matthew Ruggiero, a great musician, teacher, friend and the founder of the