Named for a picturesque lake in Ireland, this lyrical ballad is influenced by the lush sounds of traditional Irish music. The pure diatonic harmonic setting is enriched with the use of suspensions and added
This challenging duet is filled with fun Latin grooves. The percussionist has a pedal tambourine, and both performers play egg shaker at various times. Duration: 5:20
The opening motif was inspired one summer evening while gazing up at the night sky in a rural area, free of any light pollution. The shimmery upper-octave trade-offs emulate the stars gradually popping into
Set in 6/8 time, this thrilling work takes you on a tour of several key signatures in its brief two and a half minutes.
Are you looking for chamber music combining keyboard percussionists and woodwind instrumentalists? Fauré's Sicilienne is such a work. Its beautiful, lilting melody is sure to captivate
Taking inspiration from jazz and minimalism, this is a fragile and intimate duet where the instruments alternate roles like partners in a dance. Duration: 5:00
This glittering, shimmery, and sparkling work sounds like space. To express a primitive atmosphere, a unique rhythmic metalwork pattern from Africa is used at the very beginning. Jazz-style motifs, rhythms,
The idea for this piece came from the sound of a dripping faucet. This particular faucet had two different drips which caused an irregular yet mesmerizing rhythmic pattern that increased in intensity as the
Written to celebrate the wedding of two of the composer's friends, this piece explores the many beautiful timbres that come with blending the two instruments together, paralleling the beauty of two people
Inspired by the beautiful poetry of author Anne Carson, specifically her poem Stanzas, Sexes, Seductions, each of the six movements is a direct reflection of individual words and
False Summit was inspired by hiking adventures in Colorado. Just when you think "I've arrived at the top," you are disheartened to learn that there is actually a long way yet to climb. The true
A fun and energetic piece for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, and percussion. The syncopated rhythms found throughout are a reflection of the funk music that the composer grew up with. Each of the
Originally composed for flute trio, this piece has been masterfully orchestrated for double woodwind quintet, delightfully expanding the timbral landscape. Duration: 4:45
This collection of 11 advanced snare drum compositions offers a series of challenging musical "trips" for the performer. Each, around three minutes in length, contains unique musical experiences for the
This lively work offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will enjoy the rhythmic tresillo, a dance rhythm that will enhance
This two-mallet solo marimba piece is based on linear harmony. Fed by a constant driving motion, the piece includes long phrasings, fast arpeggios, and sudden unusual micro-modulations. A good option for
Inspired by a character on the television show The Walking Dead, Alive Sophia, Dead Sophia, Zombie Sophia is a challenging yet rewarding three-movement work for solo glockenspiel. Duration:
Scored for four drums, this short, whirling multiple percussion solo explores several short motives presented in quick succession, requiring the performer to navigate constantly changing time signatures and
Named for one of the Greek Titans, this three-movement work for solo vibraphone is a reflection on the earth's bodies of water. The entire piece is constructed around the pitch C as a tonal center
Named for one of the Greek Titans, this three-movement work for vibraphone is a reflection on the earth's bodies of water. The entire piece is constructed around the pitch C as a tonal center
Combining the words "quarantine" and "sonatina," Quarantina captures little moments of escape to drown out the uncertainties of our ever-changing world. It symbolizes how one would feel when gazing
Composed on a January night looking across a canopy of leafless trees, the exceptionally bright moon provided a flood of brilliant light through the window onto the vibraphone bars, resulting in this piece.