Dog Days [in-progress]
for 6 singers, 1 actor and amplified chamber ensemble
Libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Judy Budnitz
(Scenes from Dog Days (2009) commissioned by Carnegie Hall through The Weill Music Institute)
Currently in development with Peak Performances, Montclair, NJ
Listen to Scenes from Dog Days at CarnegieHall.org
Vinkensport or, The Finch Opera [2009-2010]
duration: 40 minutes
for 6 singers and orchestra
Libretto by Royce Vavrek
Commissioned by Dawn Upshaw for the Bard Conservatory
Dear Atticus – sung by Leroy Davis
The Professional – sung by Celine Mogielnicki
…Quasi Fetal Position… – sung by Madyson Page
Music for The Musical Illusionist [2007]
duration : 15 min
for string quartet and electronics
commissioned by Alex Rose
performed for The Formalist Quartet
sound design by James Sizemore
Introduction
A Study In Fracture
Kinetic Symphony
Symphonie Méchanique
Finale, bittersweet
Soldier Songs [2004-2006]
duration : 60 min
for Bass-Baritone and sextet
commissioned by the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble
VI. Still Life with Tank and iPod
X. Two Marines
See here for more information and video
Music for Shakespeare’s MacBeth [2001]
duration : 106 min
for electronics, percussion, soprano and oboe
Music for Wycherley’s The Country Wife [2000]
duration : 35 min
for baroque chamber orchestra
The State of Our Union is… [1999]
duration : 10 min
for mixed ensemble, narrator and 10-30 actors