Compositions

Electroacoustic works:

“Obscured Constellations” Installation for audio and projected video (2024)

In collaboration with Conor Mulroy

Premiere September, 2024, University of Northern Colorado

“The Sea is Rising” for fixed media (audio and video) (2024)

Premiere pending

·         “Down” for fixed media (2020), 5:20

Premiered in a virtual concert, June 9th, 2020


“Chroma” for violin, cello, vibraphone, light, and interactive electronics (2019), 20:00

Premiered by Sarah Whitnah, Katarina Pliego, Rachel Hargroder, Kathryn Swingle, and the composer, Frasier Hall, University of Northern Colorado, August 29th, 2019

 

·         “Carousel” for 3 laptops and 1 tablet (2017), 7:00

Premiered by the composer, Currier Inn, Greeley, CO, November 15th, 2017

 

·         “Saturn-10 Split” for bowling ball and interactive electronics (2017), 5:59

Premiered by the composer, Milne Auditorium, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, February 9th, 2017

Winning composition of the 2017 Arts Innovation Award

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“Aspire V3” for Theremin and laptop (2016), 5:00-7:00

Premiered by the composer, Syntax Distillery, Greeley, CO, October 7th, 2016

 

·         “ABnormal” for fixed media (2015), 5:40

Premiered by the composer, Currier Inn, Greeley, CO, November 16th, 2015

 

·         “Orfeo” for fixed media (2006), 4:30

Premiered Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, May 11th, 2006

Solo works (unaccompanied):

·         “Schenkerian Fantasy” for cello (2017), 5:04

Premiered by Katarina Pliego, Milne Auditorium, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, March 28th, 2017

 

·         “Hornasaur” for horn (2010), 6:12 commissioned by Caitlin McCready

Premiered by Caitlin McCready, Hamilton Recital Hall, University of Denver, Denver, CO, April 24th, 2010

 

·         “Moon Unit” for tuba (2009), 7:05 commissioned by Steve Novotny

Premiered by Steve Novotny, Hamilton Recital Hall, University of Denver, Denver, CO, March 8th, 2009


·         “Miniature for five pieces of Wood” for percussion (2008), 2:15

Premiere pending

 

·         “Prayer for a Loss” for piano (2005), 4:00 commissioned Kathy Wettig

Premiere pending

Solo works (accompanied):

·         “Cloud Peak” for viola and piano (2016), 13:30 commissioned by Nicola Hicks

Premiered by Derek Hensler and Katie Hughes, Foundation Hall, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, March 10th, 2017

 

 ·         “Burning Skies” for trumpet and piano (2013) 5:20 commissioned by Kelly Scollin

Premiere pending

 

·         “Ascension” for soprano and piano (2011) 4:03 commissioned by Emily Stephenson

Premiere pending

 

·         “Deserted City” for soprano and piano (2010) 4:09 commissioned by Emily Stephenson

Premiered by Meggie Moyer and Katie Hughes, Milne Auditorium, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, September 26th, 2016

 

·         “Inferno” for soprano and piano (2008) 6:45  commissioned by Emily Stephenson

Premiered by Emily Stephenson and Adam Smith, Hamilton Recital Hall, University of Denver, Denver, CO, June 1st, 2008

Winner of the Anne Culver Student Composition Commission from the Playground Ensemble

Chamber works:

·         “Dyadic Relationships” for two horns (2017) 7:00 commissioned by Kerrie Pitts and Aubrey Connolly

Premiered November 14th by Kerrie Pitts and Aubrey Connolly, Milne Auditorium, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

 

·         “Say What?!” for saxophone, double bass, and two percussionists (2017) 5:04

Premiered by Jan Berry Baker, Bryan Wysocki, Tony Kirk, Robin Rhodes, New Music on the Point, Leicester, VT, June 18th, 2017

 

·         “Caverns” for flute, clarinet, and piano (2016) 5:40

Premiered by In Triplicate, Currier Inn, Greeley, CO, November 21st, 2016


·         “Caroline” for saxophone quartet (2015) 8:20

Premiered by the Front Range Saxophone Quartet, Currier Inn, Greeley, CO, November 16th, 2015

 

·         “The hand you’re dealt” for found percussion (2014) 5:00-8:00

Premiered by the University of Northern Colorado percussion ensemble, Frasier Hall, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, April 23rd, 2015

 

·         “Loose Pocket Watch” for brass quintet (2013) 6:30

Premiered by the Brassheads, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Denver, CO, August 28th, 2013

 

·         “To be…” for flute, clarinet, cello, and piano (2010) 4:30 commissioned by the Playground Ensemble

Premiered by the Playground Ensemble, Hamilton Recital Hall, University of Denver, CO, May 13th, 2013

 

·         “Lithos” for string quartet (2008) 8:30

Premiered by Helen Black, Chunsa Hyun, Kyle Rupley, Genvieve Schirm, Hamilton Recital Hall, University of Denver, March 9th, 2008

 

·         “Wilhelm” for violin, horn, and percussion (2007) 4:45

Premiered by Helen Black, Christina Hyde, Rachel Hargroder, Hamilton Recital Hall, University of Denver, Denver, CO, November 11th, 2007

 

·         “Heaven’s Playground” for percussion ensemble (2006) 5:15

Premiered by The Gustavus Percussion Ensemble, Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, May 25th 2006

 

·         “Quaternity” for mallet quartet (2005) 3:45

Premiered by the Gustavus Percussion Ensemble, Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, November 20th, 2005

Large Ensemble works:

·         “Don’t Offend the Cannibal” for orchestra (2018) 4:30

Commissioned by the Sonic Harvest Ensemble and premiered in April 2018.

 

·         “Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra” for marimba and orchestra (2009) 16:00

Premiered by Rachel Hargroder (soloist) and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra, Ace Edwards conductor, Gates Concert Hall, University of Denver, Denver Colorado, April 28th, 2009

 

·         “The Outer Rim” for orchestra (2007) 3:00

Premiered by the Lamont Symphony Orchestra, University of Denver, Denver, CO, May 28th, 2008

 

·         “Lost in a Signless Land” for wind ensemble (2006) 5:45

Premiered by members of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra conducted by the composer, Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, May 25th, 2006