Commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects and the Allen R and Judy Brick Freedman Venture Fund for Opera. Developed by Beth Morrison Projects and the California Institute of the Arts. It was written for the LA based band, Timur and the Dime Museum.

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AM I BORN (2018) 32'

oratorio for soprano, choir, and orchestra soprano soloist - SATB choir - 2.2.2.2-2.2.2.0-perc(2)-timp-piano-harp-strings

text by Royce Vavrek

Commissioned by Trinity Wall Street

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Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera (2018) 40'

one act comic chamber opera

for 6 singers and chamber ensemble 3S, T, 2Bar, fl(=picc, alto), cl(=bcl)-pft-vln1-vln2-vla-vlc-db

libretto by Royce Vavrek

originally, commissioned by Dawn Upshaw for the Bard Conservatory Graduate Vocal Arts Program; chamber version commissioned by Opera Saratoga

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Dear Atticus – sung by Leroy Davis

…Quasi Fetal Position… – sung by Madyson Page

The Professional – sung by Celine Mogielnicki

JFK (2016) 120'

grand opera

seven principles, choir, boys choir, orchestra 2(II=picc).2(II=corA)2(I=E-flat, II=bcl).1.dbn-2.2.2.btbn.1-timp-perc(2)-harp-keyboard 1 (pft).keyboard 2 (cel, synthesizer with volume pedal)-optional onstage rockabilly banda (piano, bass, drums)-onstage harmonica in F-10.7.5.5.3

Libretto by Royce Vavrek

Commissioned by Fort Worth Opera, American Lyric Theater, and Opera de Montreal

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Dog Days (2012) 120'

opera in three acts

6 singers, 1 actor and amplified chamber ensemble 2S,M,2T,Bar,actor; cl(=bcl)-perc(2)-pft-elec.git-vln-vla-vcl-db

libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Judy Budnitz

Commissioned by Peak Performances @ Monctlair (Scenes from Dog Days [2009] commissioned by Carnegie Hall through The Weill Music Institute)

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Soldier Songs (2006) 60'

an opera in song

for baritone and amplified septet Bar; fl(=picc,afl,perc).cl(=bcl,perc)-perc(2)-pft-vln.vcl (all instrumentalists doubling voice); tape

Commissioned by Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble

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Soldier Songs - Boom Bang Dead

Soldier Songs - Still Life with Tank and iPod

Soldier Songs - Two Marines

Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera (2010) 40'

one act comic opera

for 6 singers and orchestra

libretto by Royce Vavrek

Commissioned by Dawn Upshaw for the Bard Conservatory Graduate Vocal Arts Program

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Dear Atticus – sung by Leroy Davis

The Professional – sung by Celine Mogielnicki

…Quasi Fetal Position… – sung by Madyson Page

What Belongs to You (2021) 90'

opera for tenor and sinfonietta Tenor - 1121 – 1110 – 2 perc. – piano/synth – strings

libretto by the composer after the novel by Garth Greenwell

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AM I BORN (2018) 32'

oratorio for soprano, choir, and orchestra soprano soloist - SATB choir - 2.2.2.2-2.2.2.0-perc(2)-timp-piano-harp-strings

text by Royce Vavrek

Commissioned by Trinity Wall Street

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1986 (2009, arr. 2018) 7'

version for string orchestra

string orchestra

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A Nest of Shadows (2017) 7'

Movement II of The Conjured Life

for orchestra 2(II=picc).2(II=corA).2(I=Eb, II=bcl).bcl(opt).1.dbn-2.2.1.btbn.1-timp.perc(3):BD/tam-t/vib/glsp/4graduated brake dr./lg wooden plank/lg Chinese cyms-pft-strings

Commissioned by the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, with the support of Diane and Donald Cooley, as the second movement of The Conjured Life, and in memory of composer Lou Harrison on the occasion of his centenary.

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The Conjured Life (2017) 16'

for orchestra 2(II=picc).2(II=corA).2(I=Eb, II=bcl).bcl.1.dbn-2.2.1.btbn.1-timp.perc(3):BD/tam-t/3nipple gongs (E4, F3, D2)/7tuned pipes(E5, D5, B4, G4, E4, C4, A3/vib/buk/glsp/4graduated brake dr./gentorag/lg wooden plank/lg Chinese cyms/med washtub)-pft-strings

The Conjured Life was commissioned by the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, with the support of Diane and Donald Cooley, in memory of composer Lou Harrison on the occasion of his centenary.

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Valuable Natural Resources (2004)

for sinfonietta 1(picc)1(CA)1(Eb/BCl)1 – 0110 – 2 perc. – violin, viola, cello, bass

ensemble courage

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how we got here (2003) 7'

(fourth evolution)

for thirteen players clarinet quartet (Eb, Bb, bass, contra), percussion quartet, string quartet, electric bass

Commissioned by Terpsichore’s Kitchen Dance Theatre for the 2003 Edinburgh Fringe Fest

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RADIANT CHiLD (2015) 12'

concertino for percussion quartet and wind ensemble

This arrangement of Radiant Child was co-commissioned by Louisiana State University, Carthage College, the Eastman School of Music, Ohio University, and Southern Illinois University.

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Haunted Topography (2013) 10'

version for full orchestra 2(2=picc)22(12=BCl)2(2=cbn) – 222(2=btn)1 – timp – 3 perc. – piano – strings

Commissioned by Christopher James Lees

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SCREAMER! – a three-ring blur for orchestra (2013) 5'

(reduced orchestration)

version for chamber orchestra 2.2.2.2-3.2.2.0-timp-perc(2)-strings

Commissione by The Little Orchestra Society

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haunted topography (2011) 8'

for sinfonietta 1121 – 1110 – 1 perc. – piano – strings

Commissioned by Alarm Will Sound for the 2011 SONiC Festival

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Conspiracy Theory (2011) 10.5'

big band Wind 1 — Soprano Sax, Flute; Wind 2 — Soprano Sax, Flute; Wind 3 — Alto Sax; Wind 4 — Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet; Wind 5 — Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet; 5 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, Electric Guitar, Keyboard (Rhodes), Electric Bass, Drum Set (with double kick pedal)

Commissioned by Darcy James Argue's Secret Society.

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CHARM (2011) 10'

orchestra 3.3.3.3-4.3.3.1-timp-perc(3)-strings

Commissioned by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, music director

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RADIANT CHiLD (2011) 12'

concertino for percussion quartet and chamber orchestra 1.1.1.1-1.1.1.0-perc(4)-strings

Commissioned by the New World Symphony

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East Coast Attitude (2006) 7'

for symphonic band

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IMMOLATION (2003) 7'

for chamber orchestra 2.2.2.2-2.2.2.0-harp-timp-perc-strings

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SCREAMER! – a three-ring blur for orchestra (2002) 5'

version for full orchestra 3.3.3.3-4.3.3.1-synth-timp-perc(3)-strings

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Ghostlight (2015) 22'

ritual for six players

for sextet for flute (piccolo, percussion), clarinet (bass clarinet), piano, percussion (electronics), violin and cello

Ghostlight was commissioned for eighth blackbird by the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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Hellhound (2013) (2013) 6'

original trio version

version for solo cello, bass, drums and electronics requires amplification and click track

Commissioned by Maya Beiser

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AGENCY (2013) 31'

amplified string quartet and electronic playback 2 vla, vla, vcl

Commissioned by the Kronos Quartet and University Musical Society, Ann Arbor

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Last Nightfall (2011) 8'

for soprano and amplified ensemble for soprano, e-gtr, cl, e-vln, e-vcl, drumset, vibes, synth.

Libretto by Royce Vavrek

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Haunt of Last Nightfall (2010) 31'

(a ghost play in two acts)

percussion quartet and electronics requires amplification and click track

Commissioned by Third Coast Percussion

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Musik für den Schultheiß (2006) 11'

(Sie können nicht gegen das Rathaus kämpfen)

string quartet 2 vln, vla, vcl

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raw power (2010) 6'

sax quartet soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone

Commissioned by New Sounds Music, Incorporated, the nonprofit organization of the PRISM Quartet

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1986 (2009) 6'

string quartet

Commissioned by the New World Symphony

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Spalding Gray (2008) 8'

mixed quintet fl, cl/bcl, pno, e-gtr, cb

NOW Ensemble

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Tricky Bits (2007) 4'

e. guitar, bass, synth, drum set

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sweet light crude (2007) 8'

for soprano and amplified ensemble soprano, e. guitar, clarinet, e. violin, e. cello, drum set, vibes, synth

Composed for Newspeak

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Electric Proletariat (2005) 16'

amplified chamber ensemble

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Electric Proletariat: I. prologue: seeing. (perf by Newspeak)

Electric Proletariat: II. prolesong. (perf by Newspeak)

Electric Proletariat: III. assimilation. (perf by Newspeak)

Electric Proletariat: IV. interlude: understanding. (perf by Newspeak)

Electric Proletariat: V. brutality. (perf by Newspeak)

Electric Proletariat: VI. hope. (perf by Newspeak)

Electric Proletariat: VII. epilogue: defying. (perf by Newspeak)

Red Scare Sketchbook (2005) 15'

bari sax and percussion

Brian Sacawa and Tim Feeney (Non-Zero)

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Red Scare Sketchbook: Blacklist

Red Scare Sketchbook: Unamerican Activities / Red Scare 2

descanso (waiting) (2005) 10'

mixed quintet fl, cl/bcl, perc, vln, vcl (all doubling on percussion)

Composed for eighth blackbird

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descanso (after omega) (2004) 12.5'

for clarinet and small ensemble solo clarinet / bass clarinet, percussion, piano and three players playing crystal wine glasses

Commissioned by Lisa Raschiatore

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descanso (after omega) (2004) 12.5'

version for saxophone

for solo saxophone and small ensemble solo alto sax / bari sax, percussion, piano and three players playing crystal wine glasses

Commissioned by Brian Sacawa

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Speak Softly (2004) 5'

for four percussionists playing sticks of varying bigness

percussion quartet

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for amos (2004) 6'

piano trio violin, cello, piano

Commissioned by Wanda Fleck

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Piano Trio (2004) 20'

(Brooklyn Alloy)

piano trio violin, cello, piano

Commissioned by the Brooklyn Friends of Chamber Music in Celebration of their 100th Concert.

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Piano Trio: I. East Coast Attitude (PCE)

Piano Trio: III. On-the-Job Training (PCE)

Sunday Morning Trepanation (2002) 10.5'

vln, cl (bcl), pno, 1 (or 2) perc

Commissioned by Harry Ong and Regina Sadowski

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hope in the proles. (2002) 16'

flute, clarinet (bass clarinet), piano, percussion (1 player), violin and cello

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I. prologue: seeing.

II. prolesong.

III. assimilation.

IV. interlude: understanding.

V. brutality.

VI. hope.

VII. epilogue: defying.

Hang Together (2022) 4'

solo piano

Commissioned by Lior Willinger for his Active Listening project

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out here beyond the world (2021) 9'

solo clarinet

Written for Eileen Mack

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The Crocus Palimpsest (2021) 4.5'

solo cello

Commissioned by Primaveranzia, LLC for Matt Haimovitz

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the earthen lack (2018) 16'

for solo violoncello

solo cello

Commissioned by Bowling Green State University for Brian Elliot Snow; third movement commissioned by the London Sinfonietta, kindly supported by London Sinfonietta Artistic Pioneer John Hodgson

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obscure clues and shiny objects (2018) 5'

solo violin

Commissioned by the MATA Festival on the occasion of their 20th anniversary

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and the sky was still there (arr. for cello) (2017) 8'

arranged by Nick Photinos

cello and electronics

Text by Amber Ferenz

Originally commissioned by Todd Reynolds; arrangement by Nick Photninos

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Hellhound (arr. for violin) (2017) 6'

violin and backing track

Commissioned by Hajnal Pivnick; original version commissioned by Maya Beiser

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Accumulation of Purpose (2017) 11'

six studies for solo piano

solo piano

Commissioned for the Bicentennial of the State of Mississippi and written for Bruce Levingston

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Hellhound (2017) (2017) 6'

version for cello and backing track

amplified cello and backing track

Original version commissioned by Maya Beiser

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Elegy (monsters are real) (2016) 9'

solo piano

commissioned by James Johnston

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and the sky was still there (2010) 8'

violin and electronics

Text by Amber Ferenz

Commissioned by Todd Reynolds

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Shock Doctrine (2009) 3'

solo snare drum

Commissioned by the Massachusetts Percussive Arts Society

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Three Sams (2007) 13'

(etudes)

solo percussion

Commissioned by Samual Z. Solomon

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AGAMEMNON (in progress) 45'

9 voices and small ensemble

commissioned by Theatre for a New Audience

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SIN-EATER (2023) 70'

a ritual grotesquerie for choir and string quartet

24 voices and string quartet (with additional percussion and synthesizer)

Commissioned by The Crossing and Penn Live Arts

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What Belongs to You (2021) 90'

opera for tenor and sinfonietta Tenor - 1121 – 1110 – 2 perc. – piano/synth – strings

libretto by the composer after the novel by Garth Greenwell

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Archaeology (chamber version) (2020) 5'

mezzo soprano and string quintet

Text by Royce Vavrek

Commissioned by Blythe Gaissert

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Lessons (2019) 2.5'

baritone voice and piano

text by Walt Whitman

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AM I BORN (2018) 32'

oratorio for soprano, choir, and orchestra soprano soloist - SATB choir - 2.2.2.2-2.2.2.0-perc(2)-timp-piano-harp-strings

text by Royce Vavrek

Commissioned by Trinity Wall Street

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hold my tongue (2018) 4'

voice and track voice and track

commissioned by Bec Plexus for her project "STICKLIP"

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Eleven Fragments for the Book of Dreams (2017) 10'

solo voice (baritone or mezzo-soprano)

Text by Sonja Krefting

Commissioned by Sparks & Wiry Cries for David Adam Moore

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The Three Ravens (2016) 8'

version for SSA choir and bass instrument

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The Three Ravens (2016) 8'

version for vocal trio and bass instrument

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dress in magic amulets, dark, from My feet (2016) 13'

choir and chamber orchestra SATB Choir – Fl-EH-BsCl-BariSx-Cbn – Perc (1) – E-gtr – Solo strings

libretto by the composer in response to Buxtehude's Jesu Membra Nostri

Commissioned by Eric Owens for The Crossing and ICE

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archaeology (2012) 5'

mezzo-soprano (or tenor) and piano

Text by Royce Vavrek

Commissioned by Opera America for the Opera America Songbook

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To A Stranger (2010) 4.5'

baritone voice and piano

Texy by Walt Whitman

Commissioned by Scott Guinn and Tyson Deaton with a generous grant from the Walt Whitman Project, Greg Trupiano, Artistic Director

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Songs of Love, Death, Friends, and Government (2004) 25'

soprano, clarinet and violin soprano voice, clarinet/bass clarinet, voice

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