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ORCHESTRA

reflections of memories past - 2007
Instrumentation: 3 Flutes (3rd doubling piccolo) 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Clarinets in Bb (2nd doubling Eb), Bass Clarinet in Bb 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon
4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C (1st doubling trumpet in D), 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba
Timpani, 4 Percussion
Harp, Piano, Strings
Duration: about 15 minutes

what do you seek?...silence - 2000
Instrumentation: Solo Viola, Harp, Piano, Percussion and String Orchestra
Premiered: Bachelor of Music Recital - Newport News, Virginia - 2000

BALLET

Absentia - 2007
Instrumentation Flute, Viola, Cello
Duration: 10 minutes
Premiered: April 13th and 14th 2007 - White Recital Hall - University of Missouri, Kansas City - Conservatory of Music and Dance

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

Twisted Tensions - 2004
Instrumentation: Flute, Cello, Percussion, and Piano
Premiered: California E.A.R Unit Composers Residency and Seminar - 2004

Random Moments - 2002
Instrumentation: Soprano Voice, Clarinet in Bb, Violin, Viola, Double Bass and 2 Percussion
Premiered: Dartington College - Devon, England - 2002

paintingtimespace - 2001
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe and Cello
Premiered: Bennington College - Bennington, Vermont - 2001

The Uncommon Trio - 1997
Instrumentation: Flute, Bass Clarinet and Cello
Premiered: New York University - New York, New York - 1997
Other Performances: Society of Composers, Incorporated National Student Conference - Austin ,Texas - 1999
New York Art Ensemble Second Concert Benefit, Kosciuszko Foundation - New York, New York - 1998

Spirits - 1997
Ensemble: Narrator, 2 Dancers, Flute and Cello
Premiered: New York University - New York, New York - 1997
Performances: 2 at NYU
Other Performances: Christopher Newport University - Newport News, Virginia - 2000

INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS

Rash Excitement - 2001
Instrumentation: Alto Sax
Premiered: Festival of New American Music - Sacramento, California - 2001
Other Performances: California's Festival of the Arts - 2002
Society of Composers, Incorporated National Student Conference - Bowling Green, Ohio - 2002
Arizona State University - 2002
University of Missouri Kansas City - 2001

Disrupted Flow - 1999
Instrumentation: Solo Tuba
Premiered: Bachelor of Music Recital - Newport News, Virginia - 2000
Other Performances: Bowdoin Summer Music Festival - Brunswick, Main - 2002

ELECTROACUSTIC MUSIC

the world falls asleep - 2007
Instrumentation: Cello, Electronics
Duration: 10 minutes
Premiered: April 5, 2007 Grant Recital Hall- University of Missouri Kansas City- Conservatory of Music and Dance

A Cricket in the House- 2005
Instrumentation: Cello, Percussion and Interactive Electronics
Premiered: Quixotic Performance Fusion, Boley Gallery- Kansas City, MO - 2005

Aftermath - 2005
Instrumentation: Soprano, String Quartet and Interactive Electronics
Premiered: TBA

Echo Chamber - 1998
Instrumentation: Clarinet in Bb, Percussion and Tape
Premiered: Composers Forum Hampton University - Hampton, Virginia - 1999
Other Performance: Christopher Newport University - Newport New, Virginia - 1999

INCIDENTAL MUSIC FOR THEATRE

Henry V - Incidental Music - 2004
Director: Barry Kyle - London, England
Instrumentation: SATB Choir, English horn, Oboe, Trumpet in Bb, Cello, and 2 Percussion.
Premiered: Helen F. Spencer Theatre - 2004
Performances: 10

Angel Street - Incidental Music - 2003
Director: Susan Gregg - St. Louis, Missouri
Instrumentation: Piano Trio
Premiered: City Stage Theatre, Union Station - Kansas City, Missouri - 2003
Performances: 15

Macbeth - Incidental Music - 2003
Director: Paul Mullins - New York, New York
Instrumentation: Soprano Voice, 2 French Horns in F, Viola and 2 Percussion
Premiered: Helen F. Spencer Theatre - Kansas City, Missouri - 2003
Performances: 6

The Misanthrope - Incidental Music - 2002
Director: Art Manke - Los Angeles, California
Instrumentation: String Quartet
Premiered: Helen F. Spencer Theatre - Kansas City, Missouri - 2002
Performances: 6
Other Performances: Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music - Brunswick Main - 2003

AS A COMPOSER: I draw a great deal of inspiration from various art forms. I am significantly inspired by other artists' energy during a collaborative process.

FOR PERFORMERS: the intertwining of the performer's voice with my compositional voice is extremely important to me. When this happens each work is re - invented, thus giving it a life of its own.