Orchestra with soloist
Death or Arms (1995)
for orchestra and soprano
The text is by Lizet Diaz Perez. This piece was read by the University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Wayne Bennett.
The Dread of Falling into Naught (1996)
for orchestra and baritone
The text adapted from the poem of the same name by Wilfred Owen.
Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra (2002)
Though completely based on octatonic scales, the listener will readily detect a number of jazz influences. I wrote this piece for “fun” and it awaits its premiere.
Organ Symphony (2005) @22'00"
for organ and orchestra in four movements (2 flutes-2nd piccolo, 2 oboes-2nd English horn, 2 Bb clarinets-2nd Bb bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 C trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, timpani, cymbals, mallets, harp, organ, strings)
I. Chaconne
II. Chorale prelude
III. Air
IV. Fugue
This piece was commissioned by Dr. David Andre, former conductor of the Tulare County Symphony. It was premiered in 2006. It is a homage to the great organ literature of the 18th century. The titles indicate the contrapuntal nature of the work and also suggest its tonal harmony.