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COMPOSITIONS, SELECTED PERFORMANCES, SELECTED AUDIO


Yonah's Dream (2008) (10') commissioned by the Harry Partch Institute at Montclair State University.



RedDust Multi-Media Chamber Opera (2007) (90') commissioned by Sequitur in conjunction
with the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh and Meet The Composer's Commissioning Music/USA.
Publ. 2007 by Mathew Rosenblum.


Words/Echoes
(2005) (5') for percussion and pre-recorded CD.
Commissioned by Michael Lipsey.
Publ. 2008 by Calabrese Brothers Music.


Double Concerto for Baritone Saxophone, Percussion, and Orchestra
(2004 in-progress) (20') written for
Kenneth Coon, Timothy Adams, and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, commissioned by the Fromm Foundation
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Under The Rainbow
(2002) (14') for flute, bass flute, piccolo, and pre-recorded CD.

Commissioned by Patti Monson.
Publ. 2002 by Mathew Rosenblum.

October 22, 2002, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Pittsburgh. Patti Monson.

Shadow Waltz
(2002) (6') for piano and sampler (one player).

Commissioned by Eric Moe.
Publ. 2002 by Mathew Rosenblum.<>


Möbius Loop (Quartet Version) (2001) (18') for saxophone quartet (soprano, alto , tenor, baritone).
Commissioned by the Rascher Saxophone Quartet.
Publ. 2003 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

May 25, 2003, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Rascher Saxophone Quartet.
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May 12, 2005, Kiel Germany, Rascher Saxophone Quartet.

December 1, 2006, Weikersheim, Germany.

January 24, 2007, Music on the Edge series, Pittsburgh.

Jan 26, 2007, Cleveland Contemporary Players Series.

March 25, 2007, Fifth International Saxophone Festival, Szczecin, Poland.

November 11, 2007, Sigurd Rascher Centenial Celebration at SUNY Ferdonia.


00Opinions
(2000) (12') for flute, clarinet, violin, percussion, electric bass/low-tech electronics, piano/sampler, and pre-recorded CD.

Commissioned by the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies.
Publ. 2000 by Mathew Rosenblum.

April 26, 2000, Claremont McKenna College. California EAR Unit.

May 24, 2000, Bing Theater, Los Angeles, California EAR Unit 

November 4, 2005, Chamber Music in Historic Sites Series, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (in conjunction with an exhibit of costumes from the Star Wars films), Los Angeles, California EAR Unit.


Möbius Loop
(2000) (18') for saxophone quartet (soprano, alto , tenor, baritone), flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, 2 horns, C trumpet, trombone, 2 percussion, harp, piano, (3) violin I, (3) violin II, (4 ) viola, (3) cello, (2) contrabass.

Commissioned by the Rascher Saxophone Quartet.
Publ. 2003 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

January 20, 2007, Jordan Hall, Boston, Rascher Saxophone Quartet, Boston Modern Orchestra Project.

February 6, 2002, Bellefield Auditorium, Pittsburgh, Rascher Saxophone Quartet, MOTE Chamber Orchestra.

March 23, 2000, Tonhalle, Dusseldorf, Rascher Saxophone Quartet, notabu.ensemble neue musik.
 

Maggies
(1997) (14') for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, 2 percussion, piano/sampler, and pre-recorded CD.

Commissioned by the Fromm Foundation.
Publ. 1997 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

March 29, 2000, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. Music on the Edge Ensemble.

February 5, 2000, Katz Auditorium, Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh New Music  Ensemble.

February 2, 1999, Pittsburgh. Music on the Edge Ensemble.

November 7, 1998, San Diego California, Fromm Foundation Concert.New York New Music Ensemble.

November 5, 1998, Sacramento California, Festival of New American  Music.New York New Music Ensemble.

November 3, 1998, Claremont California. New York New Music Ensemble. 

November 2, 1998, Bing Theater, Los Angeles California. New York New Music Ensemble.

October 6, 1998, Miller Theater, Sonic Boom Festival. New York New Music Ensemble.

January 14, 1998, Bing Theater, Los Angeles. California E.A.R. Unit.
 

Nü kuan tzu (1996) (22') for soprano, mezzo soprano, flute, clarinet, horn, bass trombone, 2 percussion, piano/sampler, violin, viola, cello, contrabass. Texts by Wen T'ing Yün, Appolinaire and Rimbaud.
Commissioned by the NEA.
Publ. 1997 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

April 18, 1999, Mandel Hall, Chicago. Contemporary Chamber Players.

April 17, 1998, Auer Hall, Bloomington. IU New Music Ensemble.

February 7, 1998, Bellefield Auditorium. Prism Players.

March 20, 1995, Levy Hall, Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble.
 

Ancient Eyes (1990) (revised 1993) (11') for flute, clarinet, cello, percussion, and two keyboards (one player).
Commissioned by the Stony Brook Contemporary Chamber Players.
Publ. 1997 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

November 13, 1994, Miller Theatre, New York City. Newband.

October 1, 1994, The Ethical Society, St. Louis. Synchronia.

April 28, 1991, Merkin Hall, New York City. The Stony
Brook Contemporary Chamber Players.

April 17, 1991, Stony Brook University. The Stony Brook
Contemporary Chamber Players.
 

Continental Drift (Quintet Version) (1990) (8') for clarinet, harp, DX7II, and two percussionists.
Commissioned by Newband.
Publ. 1990 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

October 16, 1990, Miller Theatre, New York City. Newband.

Sept. 24, 1990, ISCM World Music Days, Oslo Norway. Newband.
 

Circadian Rhythms (1989) (20') for cello, percussion, and two keyboards (one player).
Commissioned by Ted Mook.
Publ. 1993 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

October 6, 1998, Miller Theatre, New York City. New York New Music Ensemble.

September 16, 1997, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Pittsburgh. Music on the Edge Ensemble.

May 24, 1995, Bing Theater, Los Angeles. California E.A.R. Unit.

October 30, 1993, The Kitchen, New York City. Newband.

April 7, 1993 Synod Hall, Pittsburgh, Newband.

April 7, 1992, SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook Contemporary Chamber Players.

October 20, 1991, First and Second Church, Boston,
Dinosaur Annex Music Ensemble.

November 3, 1990, De Ijsbreker, Amsterdam. Newband.

March 4, 1990, Roulette, New York City, Newband.

June 6, 1989, Symphony Space, New York City. Newband.
 

Continental Drift (1988) (8') for horn, percussion, and two keyboards (one player).
Commissioned by Loretta Goldberg.
Publ. 1992 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

April 6, 1990, Cooper Union, New York City. Tom Varner,
horn; Charles Descarfino, percussion; Loretta Goldberg, keyboards.

March 4, 1990, Roulette, New York City. Tom Varner, horn; Charles Descarfino, percussion; Loretta Goldberg, keyboards.

Sept. 26, 1988, San Francisco, California. Earplay.
 

Le Jon Ra (1981) (5') for two celli.
Publ. 1989 by C.F. Peters Corporation.

February 8, 1990, Renee Weiler Hall, New York City. The Barrow Street Cellos.

April 24, 1987, Cami Hall, New York City. Michael Finckel, Theodore Mook, celli.

November 8, 1987, Christ and St. Stephen's Church, New York City. Michael Finckel,
Theodore Mook, celli.
 

Cascades (1980) (8') for solo violin.
Publ. by Mathew Rosenblum.

September 18, 1996, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Pittsburgh. Roger Zahab, violin.

April 30, 1983, Glassboro State College. Sarn Oliver, violin.
 

Harp Quartet (1978) (14') for alto flute/flute, bass clarinet/clarinet, viola, and harp.
Publ. Lyra Music Company.

December 8, 1980, Carnegie Recital Hall, New York City. The New England Conservatory Contemporary Ensemble.

December 7, 1980, Jordan Hall, Boston. The New England Conservatory Contemporary Ensemble.

November 13, 1980, Millard Auditorium, West Hartford. The Hartt Contemporary Players.
 

Composition for Clarinetist and Tape (1975) (8') for Bb clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet (one player) and tape.
Publ. by Mathew Rosenblum.

February 18, 1976, Ell Center Ballroom, Northeastern University, Boston. Eric Thomas, clarinets.

May 1976, Recorded at WGBH Radio Boston and aired on WGBH Radio's "The Composers Show." Eric Thomas, clarinets.

September 1975, Brown Hall, Boston. Eric Thomas, clarinets.