From Orchestra to Organ

My new work for organ will be premiered Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church of Oakland by organist Jason Jia. I am well on the way to completing my first piece for organ, and not just any organ but a Rosales organ. The Rosales organ is an amazing, awe inspiring feat of engineering, [...]

Tree Ride

“a beautifully textured, lush evocation of John Muir’s Yosemite that was full of color and light” (Daily Gazette, NY) “a whirlwind of thick orchestral textures…definitely establishing his own voice…” (SF Examiner) “impressive…showing a mastery of orchestral technique,” also stating “your analogy to natural forces was done very well, your thunderstorm basically better than the Pastoral.” ~ composer, [...]

Here once stood a beautiful tree

setting on an anon. found text. Camille Sherman, mezzo-soprano Lisa Lipton, clarinet.

Afield

“a gifted melodist…a beautiful blend of natural and human-made music” (Artslandia) Commissioned and premiered by Third Angle New Music Ensemble (2014). Scored for Flute/Picc., Violin and pre-recorded soundscape.

Night Psalm

for solo flute. Performed by Molly Barth. An homage to the Hermit Thrush. Soundscape recorded in Siskiyou National Forest by Justin Ralls.

Of Wolves and Rivers

for flute, violin, cello, and percussion and pre-recorded soundscape. Premiered by Cadillac Moon Ensemble. Yellowstone soundscape recorded by Dr. Bernie Krause.