Orchestra
Portrait d'une Femme (2016) - Mezzo Soprano and Orchestra
Winner of the 2016-17 University of Wisconsin-Madison Symphony Showcase (Composition Category), this piece is based upon the poem of the same name by Ezra Pound. Featuring Jessica Kasinski, mezzo-soprano, and Kyle Knox, conductor, with the UW-Madison Symphony.
The work swirls about like the thoughts in the speaker of the poem's head. The subject of identity is explored, as the central figure in the poem grasps with reconciling that their identity is both compromised of everyone they have every met, while also uniquely being their own because of these amalgamations.
Winner of the 2016-17 University of Wisconsin-Madison Symphony Showcase (Composition Category), this piece is based upon the poem of the same name by Ezra Pound. Featuring Jessica Kasinski, mezzo-soprano, and Kyle Knox, conductor, with the UW-Madison Symphony.
The work swirls about like the thoughts in the speaker of the poem's head. The subject of identity is explored, as the central figure in the poem grasps with reconciling that their identity is both compromised of everyone they have every met, while also uniquely being their own because of these amalgamations.
Doubt (2015) - Mezzo Soprano and Orchestra
Based on an original text by the composer, this work traverses through a myriad of colors and moods, all while ruminating on the nature of doubt. Intensely personal and autobiographical, this work allows for unique interplay between the singer and orchestra. (Recording from a workshop session)
Based on an original text by the composer, this work traverses through a myriad of colors and moods, all while ruminating on the nature of doubt. Intensely personal and autobiographical, this work allows for unique interplay between the singer and orchestra. (Recording from a workshop session)
Brass Choir
Monolith (2016) - (Advanced)
For double brass choir and percussion, “Monolith” is a fanfare that is all about giant blocks of sound. Each block of sound is meant to be a different mountain thrusting up from the earth, sometimes with more mountains breaking through the previous ones. The momentum provided by the more rapid moving lines represent the magic that dances while pulling these mountains from the earth. There is extended use of polytonality
throughout the fanfare, as well as some stereo effects.
For double brass choir and percussion, “Monolith” is a fanfare that is all about giant blocks of sound. Each block of sound is meant to be a different mountain thrusting up from the earth, sometimes with more mountains breaking through the previous ones. The momentum provided by the more rapid moving lines represent the magic that dances while pulling these mountains from the earth. There is extended use of polytonality
throughout the fanfare, as well as some stereo effects.
Wind Ensemble
Three Dances (2013) - (Grade 3)
A suite of three off-beat dances with plenty of moments that highlight every section of the band, including tap-dancing drummers!
I. Tarantella
II. Tap
III. Barn Dance
A suite of three off-beat dances with plenty of moments that highlight every section of the band, including tap-dancing drummers!
I. Tarantella
II. Tap
III. Barn Dance
Dawn of the Argent Crusade (2012) (Gr. 5)
A programmatic work that depicts a journey to battle where good and evil collide.
Who will win?!
A programmatic work that depicts a journey to battle where good and evil collide.
Who will win?!
