Compositions

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Percussion Ensemble

Hollyhock

2020 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Composition Contest Winner

Inspired by the Aline Barnsdall Hollyhock House designed by Frank LLoyd Wright, the repeating and subtly changing rhythms mirror the small details of the house and work together to create a larger structure. For 10 percussionists. $45

String Orchestra 

Kaleidoscopic Alterations

With eerie melodies created by the e pentatonic tonality, Kaleidoscopic Alterations, explores the idea of subtle changes shared amongst all the instruments. $35

Outward Bound in the Morning

“To the West Indies docks I bid adieu. To lovely Sal and Charming Sue; our ships unmoored, our sails unfurled, We are bound to plough the watery world.”

Composed of two sea shanties (Outward and Homeward Bound/Early in the Morning), this energetic piece gives every section its’ chance to shine. $35

Ode to Appalachia

“Appalachia is still, for American musicians, a kind of fountain of youth we always go back to, the old home place to a group of artists who represent the quintessence of American independence, fortitude, genius and madness.” - Paul Burch

Inspired by a variety of Appalachian fiddle tunes, “Ode to Appalachia” delivers a sophisticated sound using everyday music. $35