All Compositions
Geneva (2017)
Inspired by Lake Geneva in Switzerland, this solo captures the gentle flowing of water with the intensity of the mountains.
Length: 8 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate (Grade 3)
Prelude No. 1 in D minor (2018)
A short prelude in ABA form featuring rapid ripples in the left hand and dynamic swelling throughout.
Length: 2 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate (Grade 3)
The Kindred Elements (2017)
A challenging duet between a multi-percussionist and drum set; the 3:4 polyrhythm is heavily featured.
Length: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced (Grade 5)
Suite for Timpani and Trombone (2019)
A four-movement suite featuring distinct styles of music for timpani and trombone. Some extended techniques occur in the third movement.
Length: 10 minutes total
Difficulty: Early Advanced (Grade 4)
Perceptions (2020)
Reflective and groovy, this duet for Vibraphone and Clarinet explores the perception of the world around us.
Length: 7 minutes total
Difficulty: Advanced (Grade 5)
Break Point (2020)
Loud and exciting, this duet for tenor saxophone and modified drum set is inspired by the art of street busking.
Length: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced (Grade 5)
Saguaro (2021)
Utilizing the non-western Phrygian Dominant Scale, this duet for trumpet and percussion takes inspiration from desert environments from around the world.
Length: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced (Grade 5)
Cliffside (2018)
Powerful and harmonious, this percussion quartet depicts a journey through the unknown. This piece has groove, emotion, suspense – perfect for an advanced high school quartet.
Length: 8 minutes
Difficulty: Early Advanced (Grade 4)
Spaced Out (2020)
This non-pitched percussion quartet takes melodic figures and splits them amongst the performers, providing a great opportunity for younger ensembles to work on listening and balancing between players.
Length: 3 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate (Grade 3)
The Gorgon’s Gaze (2020)
Eerie and ferocious, this piece for youth orchestra is inspired by the Greek mythological character, Medusa.
Length: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate (Grade 3)
Pyroclastic Surge (2021)
Loud and destructive with a break into peaceful growth, this piece for concert band is inspired by volcanoes – specifically Mount Vesuvius.
Length: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate+ (Grade 3.5)
Trust, But Verify (2021)
A solo for clarinet and soundscape, this piece takes historical inspiration from the Cold War.
Length: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced (Grade 5)
Rhapsody (2022)
Combines two famous rhapsodies: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.
Length: 5 min
Difficulty: A Class