“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, [...]
setting on an anon. found text. Camille Sherman, mezzo-soprano Lisa Lipton, clarinet.
“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.
for solo flute. Performed by Molly Barth. An homage to the Hermit Thrush. Soundscape recorded in Siskiyou National Forest by Justin Ralls.
for flute, violin, cello, and percussion and pre-recorded soundscape. Premiered by Cadillac Moon Ensemble. Yellowstone soundscape recorded by Dr. Bernie Krause.
feat. soprano, Esteli Gomez. Text adapted from Malcolm Margolin’s The Ohlone Way
Rehearsed reading by Roomful of Teeth, Brad Wells dir. at the University of Oregon, 2015. For 8 solo voices. Choral fantasia inspired by a musical motive of the Veery, slowed down 10x.
Commissioned and premiered by Third Angle Ensemble, Conducted by Justin Ralls (2012). Scored for Flute, Violin, Cello, Piano, Electric Guitar, Percussion, and pre-recorded soundscape.
for solo trumpet and soundscape track. Performed and recorded by Aaron Kahn, trumpet.
for solo piano. Commissioned by Landscape Composers Network. Premiered by Jonathan Ensminger.