Scores
Worlds Without End
Dissertation 2014 Indiana University. Full Orchestra. 9 minutes.
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| worldswithoutendmay7_pdfa.pdf |
Whiz-Bang
Trailing Clouds of Glory
At Which Point
At Which Point (2010) - wind ensemble
Written for Bruce Moss and the Bowling Green State University Wind Symphony.
Based on photography by Walter Wick.
(SPLASH, Walter Wick)
Duration: 8 minutes
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Written for Bruce Moss and the Bowling Green State University Wind Symphony.
Based on photography by Walter Wick.
(SPLASH, Walter Wick)
Duration: 8 minutes
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First Punch
First Punch (2011) contrabass and electroacoustic sounds
Commissioned by Yann Dubost
Duration: 7'30"
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Commissioned by Yann Dubost
Duration: 7'30"
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Leaving White
Leaving White (2010) orchestra
Commissioned by Eric Hansen and the Brigham Young University Symphony Orchestra
Duration: 12 minutes
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Commissioned by Eric Hansen and the Brigham Young University Symphony Orchestra
Duration: 12 minutes
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Leap
Leap was inspired by the photography of Rodney Smith; particularly the photo pictured here. (a man caught in mid-air as he jumps over a haystack). This composition reflects the dual nature of this image; being frozen in time yet obviously moving forward. The image also presents many other unanswered quirky questions such as, “What is this guy doing? Is he really leaping over haystacks? Why would he be out in the middle of a field dressed like that? Is he alone or are there a bunch of people in suspenders leaping around? These questions are also reflected musically through the quirks and oddities of this piece. The photo on the cover can be accessed online at rodneysmith.com, archive number MCI-0999-028-02. (used with permission)
To Raise Up
To Raise Up (2010) - tenor saxophone, piano, interactive electroacoustics.
Commissioned by Jeff Heisler
Program Note: In the Arab tradition, the call to prayer, known as azán, is not considered singing; rather the Shaykh (or caller) is said to “give” or “raise up” the call. In my studies of the the azán and qur'an recitation I was interested to find out that Shaykh improvise melodies within a given system, similar to what jazz musicians do during an improvised solo. Thus, my influences for this piece come from my own experience with jazz as well as my studies of azán and qur'an recitation. I appreciate that in each art form, similar ideals are expressed; namely casting off our naturally competitive natures, putting aside our prejudices and stereotypes about others and more importantly ourselves, and placing value on spontaneously created beauty.
Commissioned by Jeff Heisler
Program Note: In the Arab tradition, the call to prayer, known as azán, is not considered singing; rather the Shaykh (or caller) is said to “give” or “raise up” the call. In my studies of the the azán and qur'an recitation I was interested to find out that Shaykh improvise melodies within a given system, similar to what jazz musicians do during an improvised solo. Thus, my influences for this piece come from my own experience with jazz as well as my studies of azán and qur'an recitation. I appreciate that in each art form, similar ideals are expressed; namely casting off our naturally competitive natures, putting aside our prejudices and stereotypes about others and more importantly ourselves, and placing value on spontaneously created beauty.
Agreed Silence
For balinese gamelan (semara dana tuning). Commissioned by Gamelan Bitang Wahyu at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah.
Taksu
Taksu (September 2009) – soprano voice, trumpet, violin, bass clarinet, percussion, piano
Program Note: Taksu is a Balinese word that means "charisma, charm, energy, magnetism." This term is applied specifically to Balinese gamelan when the performers play so well together that a special, non-auditory appeal is created. As a composition, Taksu is a simple framework over which the performers work together in an improvisatory manner to create all the musical details of the performance.
Program Note: Taksu is a Balinese word that means "charisma, charm, energy, magnetism." This term is applied specifically to Balinese gamelan when the performers play so well together that a special, non-auditory appeal is created. As a composition, Taksu is a simple framework over which the performers work together in an improvisatory manner to create all the musical details of the performance.
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Listen to "Taksu" Mvt. IV
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Eternity's Heirs
Eternity's Heirs - SSAATTBB Provo Voices, a choir under the direction of Brett Stephen Taylor, premiered Eternity's Heirs at the Museum of Art Auditorium at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah on April 1, 2011.
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Sugar Rush
Sugar Rush 2007 – tenor saxophone, guitar, piano and percussion
*First Place in the 2008 Society of Composers, Incorporated (SCI) Student Composition Competition, Region VII.
Recorded by Flexible Music, 25 October 2007.
*First Place in the 2008 Society of Composers, Incorporated (SCI) Student Composition Competition, Region VII.
Recorded by Flexible Music, 25 October 2007.
| sugar_rush_download.pdf |
SRP0147
SRP0147 (01/09) – marimba and tenor saxophone
Commissioned and premiered by Skyler Murray and Clarissa Lindsay, 28 February 2009.
Commissioned and premiered by Skyler Murray and Clarissa Lindsay, 28 February 2009.
| srp0147_download.pdf |
Things That Happen Once
Things That Happen Once (04/09) – piano, harp, voice, percussion, ukulele, bass clarinet
| thingthathappenoncescore.pdf |
Non-REM Sleep
Non-REM Sleep- arranged for trombone quartet
Performed by Utah Trombone Authority in concert, 15 May 2009 and 2 June 2009.
Performed by Utah Trombone Authority in concert, 15 May 2009 and 2 June 2009.
| nonremsleep_4_bones_download.pdf |
Ouroboros
Ouroboros (04/09) – flugelhorn, alto sax, and prerecorded electronics.
Performed at BYU Group for New Music Concert by Jory Woodis and Ben Taylor,
17 March 2009.
Performed at BYU Group for New Music Concert by Jory Woodis and Ben Taylor,
17 March 2009.
Optional Stop Signs
Optional Stop Signs (fall 2008) – horn in F, trombone, and Bb trumpet
Commissioned by Danielle Dinkleman and Kara Chandler. Performed at BYU Brass Trio Recital, 10 December 2008.
Commissioned by Danielle Dinkleman and Kara Chandler. Performed at BYU Brass Trio Recital, 10 December 2008.
Of Wood and Water
Of Wood and Water (fall 2008) – bass clarinet and piano
Recorded by The New York New Music Ensemble’s Stephen Gosling and Jean Kopperud, 11 November 2008.
Performed in BYU Composition Seminar by David Kjar and Allyson Taylor, December 2008.
Performed in Bryan Recital Hall, Bowling Green State University by Ben Bertin and Aleksandr Karjaka, 14 October 2009.
Recorded by The New York New Music Ensemble’s Stephen Gosling and Jean Kopperud, 11 November 2008.
Performed in BYU Composition Seminar by David Kjar and Allyson Taylor, December 2008.
Performed in Bryan Recital Hall, Bowling Green State University by Ben Bertin and Aleksandr Karjaka, 14 October 2009.
Cygnus X-1
Cygnus X-1 (04/09) – bass trombone and Max/MSP
Commissioned and premiered by Dan Barrett on ASU Doctoral Recital, 18 April 2009.
Performed in concert by Evan Buckmiller, 4 March 2009, 11 April 2009.
Commissioned and premiered by Dan Barrett on ASU Doctoral Recital, 18 April 2009.
Performed in concert by Evan Buckmiller, 4 March 2009, 11 April 2009.
FE26
FE26 (summer 2008) – bass and electronics
*Co-winner of First Place in the 2008 International Society of Bassists composition competition, category “bass with additional media.”
World Premiere at the International Society of Bassists conference at Penn State, 9 June 2009.
Performed by Eric Hansen, 13 November 2008.
*Co-winner of First Place in the 2008 International Society of Bassists composition competition, category “bass with additional media.”
World Premiere at the International Society of Bassists conference at Penn State, 9 June 2009.
Performed by Eric Hansen, 13 November 2008.
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