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Trio for violin, cello, and piano (2023) 10:20
This piece is dedicated to Alex Carpenter and Bill Harden. It is subtitled “Sketches of Jazz”.
Trio for violin, cello, and piano
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Music in Colors for string quartet (2009) 20:30
- Trees
- Hills and Mountains
- The Vineyard
- Water Colors
Selections of Music in Colors for piano arranged for string quartet.
Music in Colors for string quartet
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Four “Chants” of Francisco de Lacerda (2018) 5:27
I. Chant du feu
II. Chanson triste
III. Chant de la montagne
IV. Chanson de la route (Nord)
Arranged for string quartet, originally for piano.
Please contact Bernard Scherr for score use for performance.
Four “Chants” of Francisco de Lacerda
Canção do berço of Francisco de Lacerda (2018) 3:09
Arranged for string quartet, originally for piano.
Please contact Bernard Scherr for score use for performance.
Canção do berço of Francisco de Lacerda
Two‑Part Invention for violin and cello (1992) 2:56
The opening of this piece was written during a faculty meeting in which my mind was starting to drift. It is energetic, tonal, and, perhaps, a bit too Bach-like; but, I keep it in my oeuvre because it is so much fun. It awaits its premiere.
Two-part Invention for violin and cello
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String Quartet No. 1 (1992-93) 23:20
in three movements
I. Adagio – Allegro
II. Andante tranquillo “Ode”
III. Moderato sostenuto
This piece was premiered in Eugene, Oregon. It is tonal, lyrical, and quite expressive.
String Quartet no. 1
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Miniature Dance Suite for flute, viola, and harp (1994-95) 6:30
in three movements
I. Prelude
II. Sarabande
III. Estampie
This piece was premiered in Eugene, Oregon, in January of 1996.
Miniature Dance Suite for flute, viola, and harp
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Waltzophone (1995) 2:15
for solo instrument and piano
This piece is a tribute to Gustav Mahler, one of my compositional heroes.
Waltzophone
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Fugue (1995) 2:20
This piece cleverly combines quartal and quintal elements in a serial manner. It is arranged for the following groups:
Oboe, clarinet, bassoon
Oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet
Soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax
2 violins and cello
Fugue
Fugue-2 violins, cello
Fugue-saxes
Fugue-oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet
Fugue-oboe, clarinet, bassoon
Compline for violin and piano (1996) 5:10
This piece is dedicated to all those that pray the Divine Office.
Compline for violin and piano
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Piano Quintet for clarinet, violin, viola, cello, and piano (2002) 16:30
in three movements
I. With intensity
II. Adagio
III. Chaconne
This piece was commissioned and premiered by the Abilene Chamber Players.
Piano Quintet I. With intensity
Piano Quintet II. Adagio
Piano Quintet III. Chaconne
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Organ Trio for violin, cello, and organ (2005) 17:15
in three movements
I. Expectation
II. Waiting
III. Arrival
This piece was commissioned by Dr. Tido Janssen, former Associate Professor of Cello and String Bass, Hardin-Simmons University.
Organ Trio I. Expectation
Organ Trio II. Waiting
Organ Trio III. Arrival
Organ Trio – MIDI – revised 3rd movement
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Morning Whispers for flute, viola, and harp (2006) 8:50
Morning Whispers was inspired by the Debussy Trio and their readings of student compositions many years ago at the University of Oregon.
Morning Whispers for flute, viola, and harp
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Portuguese Folksongs, Book II for string quartet (2006)
arranged for string quartet and string orchestra
I. O “melitar, melitar”!
II. Namorei a Felismina
III. Eu esta “manhé áchei”
IV. Brincas tu
V. Cravos em teu peito
VI. Esta Noite Rodou um Carro
VII. Donde vens, ó Agostinho?
O Melitar
Namorei
Eu Esta
Brincas
Cravos
Esta Noite
Donde Vens
Portuguese Folksongs: Book II for string orchestra
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Portuguese Folksongs, Book I for string quartet (2006) 15:48
arranged for string quartet and string orchestra
I. A “Fecha” da Mijarela
II. A Senhora da Saúde
III. Dai voltas, Senhor!
IV. Á Sombra do arvoredo
V. Os Reis
VI. Aldeia não vale nada
VII. O menina “Delaidinha”!
A Fecha
A Senhora
Dia Voltas
A Sombra
Os Reis
Aldeia
O Menina
Portuguese Folksongs: Book I for string orchestra
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I Need A Nap for viola and piano (2008) 7:08
This piece was commissioned by and is dedicated to Dr. Peter Neubert, former Visiting Instructor of Music, Hardin-Simmons University.
I Need a Nap
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Black Coffee for cello and piano (2009) 9:30
This piece was commissioned by Dr. Kristin Isaacson, Assistant Professor of Cello and String Bass, Hardin-Simmons University.
Black Coffee for cello and piano
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Openings for viola (or cello) quartet (2010) 6:36
for viola quartet
This piece was a commission by Dr. Peter Neubert, Visiting Assistant Professor of Viola at Hardin-Simmons University.