A gem in the repertoire for the magical combination of clarinet and cello, Liebermann's TRIO, Op. 128a is a 26-minute masterwork in three movements, originally composed for clarinet, viola, and piano.
Choral literature played a major role in Adolphus Hailstork’s early inspirations, as he grew up singing in choirs. While in college, he created this beautifully plaintive madrigal, setting the words
A dramatic introduction with an almost-Baroque feel leads to a highly energetic dance, propelled by folk rhythms of Zyman’s native Mexico. Co-commissioned by 46 flutists through the Flute New Music
Garrop’s intense-yet-droll program note refers back to her earlier Tantrum for Alto Saxophone and Piano (2000), noting that WRATH is a new work revisiting Tantrum’s voice while
A whimsical twelve-minute piece in four movements for flute choir. It was premiered in New York City by the NFA Professional Flute Choir and has been performed widely in the subsequent years. It
Cooper Lake is a beautiful spot in Woodstock, NY, where I frequently walk with friends. Originally written and recorded on a steel string guitar, the stunning vistas of the Catskill Mountains inspired this
Commissioned by the Estes Park Village Band, this contemplative grade 3 band piece explores lyrical melodies and lush harmonies.
TACHUN (SPRING OUTING) was composed in 2021 for “The Joy Project,” to commission uplifting works for performance at free outdoor concerts in the San Francisco Bay region. The work’s title
Loosely based on three of the major experiments at CERN, this challenging twelve-minute piece for flute, oboe, and clarinet was commissioned by the Vuorovesi Trio and written at the Visby International
TWO LATIN DANCES is a beautifully evocative and sizzling work based on Bossa Nova and Tango rhythms. While at first sounding as two distinct movements, the characteristic dances gradually intertwine to
Daniel Dorff's beloved Flash! (originally for piccolo with piano, orchestra, or band accompaniment) is now available in a new arrangement by the composer for clarinet and band! This piece hits the
Inspired by the mountainous grandeur of the American west, Eric Ewazen's A Boulder Trio is a spirited and dynamic addition to the chamber repertoire for double reeds. Singing and lithe melodic
in Court Dances, Amanda Harberg's musical palette sparkles with her trademark sense of imaginative energy, warmth, and lyricism. The three-movement work is a joyful and soulful celebration,
In Greek mythology, Daedalus was an inventor who created wings from feathers and wax, so he and his son Icarus could escape Crete by flying away. While Daedalus flew wisely, Icarus flew too close to the sun
Inspired by her son's enthusiastic backyard botany, Amanda Harberg's Luca's Garden weaves a varied tapestry of moods and textures across its three movements. Backyard Paradise is tuneful and
With endlessly imaginative timbral and textural invention, Chen Yi weaves an ethereal and alluring nocturnal tapestry of sounds in Night Thoughts. The melodic construction is often gestural and
With an original text by the composer, Nkeiru Okoye's We Met at the Symphony is a monodrama in three songs for soprano and string quartet or piano. The songs tell the story of a Black woman
An enticing rarity in the vocal literature, 1861 is a 5-minute work for unaccompanied voice – a miniature monodrama, sung a cappella. Okoye's music and dramatic pacing are in tune with