November 16, 2020 UTM Contemporary Music Group premiere of "Perspectives"
March 30, 2017 LCD Trio and UTM Dance Ensemble: "Existing in Images" to the score of "Imperfections" (2017)
April 2, 2012 Premiere of "After Rain and Sorrow"
"Natural Variations" Movement I
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Compositions by Ensemble
Solo Works
Quotations (2013) - Duration: 14 min
Six movement work for solo guitar composed for specific performance by James Baur. Premiered on April 12, 2013 at the University of Memphis
Sonata for Piano (2008) - Duration: 12 min
I. Cowboy in the Wind
II. The Child Who Wanders
III. Every Second Counts
Three movement work for proficient piano. Premiered April 18, 2009 at Lambuth University by Mitzi Mathenia
Six movement work for solo guitar composed for specific performance by James Baur. Premiered on April 12, 2013 at the University of Memphis
Sonata for Piano (2008) - Duration: 12 min
I. Cowboy in the Wind
II. The Child Who Wanders
III. Every Second Counts
Three movement work for proficient piano. Premiered April 18, 2009 at Lambuth University by Mitzi Mathenia
Duet Works
Natural Variations (2011) - Duration: 8 min
Duet for violin and cello that was premiered at the New Sounds concert at the University of Memphis on December 6, 2011 by Esther Miller (violin) and Griffin Browne (cello)
Duets for Flute & Bassoon (2009) - Duration: 8 min
A series of five short movements for flute and bassoon
Duet for violin and cello that was premiered at the New Sounds concert at the University of Memphis on December 6, 2011 by Esther Miller (violin) and Griffin Browne (cello)
Duets for Flute & Bassoon (2009) - Duration: 8 min
A series of five short movements for flute and bassoon
Trio Works
Perspectives (2019) - Duration: 7 min
I. Mother
II. He was there
III. Father
IV. No robes, no angels
Written for two marimbas and mezzo-soprano, this piece is based on the poem "Family Romance" by Dr. Ryan Guth, a former English professor of mine. Just as the text is provides two perspectives of the same event, the piece explores the aspects of music with inherent duality as well. It was composed for specific performance at UT Martin in the fall of 2020. Completed in November, 2019
Tennessee Triptik (2019) - Duration: 14 min
I. Blue Suede Blues
II. Ole River Dance
III. Smoky Mountain Standoff
Commissioned by the LCD Trio of the University of Tennessee at Martin, this piece was composed for specific performance in Knoxville, TN at the International Clarinet Association's annual ClarinetFest in summer 2019. In three movements for Flute, Bb Clarinet, Baritone Sax, and accompanying Drum Set, the piece blends various popular TN styles from across the state. Completed in February, 2019
Pastorale (2018) - Duration: 6 min
Commissioned by the University Trio at the University of Tennessee at Martin, this piece was composed for specific performance by an instrumentation of alto flute, Bb clarinet, and piano. It was written between December 2017 and January 2018 and was premiered at UTM on April 3, 2018. It was performed internationally at the NACWPI/College Music Society Conference in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday, October 13, 2018
Imperfections (2017) - Duration: 10 min
I. Ring
II. Offering
III. Crack
IV. Light
Composed for specific performance by the LCD Trio (flute, oboe, and bass clarinet), this piece was done in collaboration with the UT Martin Visual and Theatre Arts department. This work was written between October, 2016 and January, 2017, and was premiered on February 25, 2017 at the University of Tennessee at Martin
After Rain and Sorrow (2012) - Duration: 5 min
A single-movement work for chamber ensemble composed for specific performance by the PRIZM chamber ensemble of Memphis, TN. Instrumentation includes oboe, viola, and piano. Premiered April 2, 2012
I. Mother
II. He was there
III. Father
IV. No robes, no angels
Written for two marimbas and mezzo-soprano, this piece is based on the poem "Family Romance" by Dr. Ryan Guth, a former English professor of mine. Just as the text is provides two perspectives of the same event, the piece explores the aspects of music with inherent duality as well. It was composed for specific performance at UT Martin in the fall of 2020. Completed in November, 2019
Tennessee Triptik (2019) - Duration: 14 min
I. Blue Suede Blues
II. Ole River Dance
III. Smoky Mountain Standoff
Commissioned by the LCD Trio of the University of Tennessee at Martin, this piece was composed for specific performance in Knoxville, TN at the International Clarinet Association's annual ClarinetFest in summer 2019. In three movements for Flute, Bb Clarinet, Baritone Sax, and accompanying Drum Set, the piece blends various popular TN styles from across the state. Completed in February, 2019
Pastorale (2018) - Duration: 6 min
Commissioned by the University Trio at the University of Tennessee at Martin, this piece was composed for specific performance by an instrumentation of alto flute, Bb clarinet, and piano. It was written between December 2017 and January 2018 and was premiered at UTM on April 3, 2018. It was performed internationally at the NACWPI/College Music Society Conference in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday, October 13, 2018
Imperfections (2017) - Duration: 10 min
I. Ring
II. Offering
III. Crack
IV. Light
Composed for specific performance by the LCD Trio (flute, oboe, and bass clarinet), this piece was done in collaboration with the UT Martin Visual and Theatre Arts department. This work was written between October, 2016 and January, 2017, and was premiered on February 25, 2017 at the University of Tennessee at Martin
After Rain and Sorrow (2012) - Duration: 5 min
A single-movement work for chamber ensemble composed for specific performance by the PRIZM chamber ensemble of Memphis, TN. Instrumentation includes oboe, viola, and piano. Premiered April 2, 2012
Quartets & Larger Chamber Works
The Place We Go to Dream (2017) - Duration: 6 minutes
Commissioned by Caitlyn King, this work for chamber ensemble was written for clarinet quartet, percussion, and piano. This work was written during the summer of 2017 and was premiered on October 1st, 2017 at the University of Tennessee at Martin
Songs of Maerlys (2016) - Duration: 30 min
A series of short pieces for varied instrumentation and voice that were composed for a sci-fi fantasy concept project. Composed between the spring of 2015 and the fall of 2016
Hymn Settings for String Quintet (2015) - Duration: 25 min
I. Prelude: How Great Our Joy/Carol of the Bells (with Organ)
II. Processional: Once in Royal David's City
III. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
IV. Let Us All with Gladsome Voice
V. O Little Town of Bethlehem
VI. Away in a Manger
VII. The People that in Darkness Sat
A series of versatile string quintet settings with obligatos for hymns. Commissioned by Concordia Lutheran Church in Jackson, TN for their Christmas services in December of 2015
In Paradisum (2013) - Duration: 5 min
Optional final movement of a Requiem setting. Scored for two flutes, clarinet, piano, percussion, and string quintet. Premiered by the Contemporary Chamber Players at the University of Memphis on February 24, 2014
String Quartet no.1 - Journeys (2013) - Duration: 12 min
I. There
II. Purple
III. Firelight
IV. And Back Again
A four movement work for string quartet that was inspired in part by a trip to Yellowstone National Park in May of 2013. Composed August-October 2013. Premiered at the New Sounds concert at the University of Memphis on November 27, 2013
Nexus: Past Meditations (2013) - Duration 6 min (total work: 14 min)
First movement of a collaborative work entitled "Nexus [Connections]" that was written for specific performance by Milwaukee's Present Music chamber ensemble. Collaborating composers include Yunus Gencer and Jonathan Glisson. Premiered on February 18, 2013 at the University of Memphis
Castellum (2012) - Duration: 5 min
Short work for piano sextet (piano and string quintet) premiered at the New Sounds concert at the University of Memphis on December 5, 2012
Stopping Time (2011) - Duration: 4 min
Short work for chamber ensemble composed for specific performance by Luna Nova of Memphis, TN. Premiered March, 2011
Reflectives (2010) - Duration: 18 min
I. When Stars are Dead
II. With My Blood
III. Elusion I
IV. Elusion II
V. Voices
Five movement work for chamber ensemble and soprano soloist (Flute, Bb Clarinet, Soprano, and string quartet) composed for specific performance by soloist Lily Stegall. Text is in English and is loosely based on poetry by German poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Premiered at the University of Memphis on November 21, 2010
Descent of Autumn (2010) - Duration: 10 min
Short work for chamber ensemble (Bb Clarinet, Horn in F, Piano, Violin)
Dance of the Dreamer (2008) - Duration: 11 min
Short work for chamber ensemble (Violin, Oboe, Marimba, Electric Bass Guitar)
Vertureo (2008) - Duration: 6 min
Single-movement work for chamber ensemble (Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bassoon, Piano, and string quartet). Premiered April 18, 2009 at Lambuth University
Maerlys Compilation (2007) - Duration: 40 min
A series of fifteen short, programmatic pieces for various ensembles
Commissioned by Caitlyn King, this work for chamber ensemble was written for clarinet quartet, percussion, and piano. This work was written during the summer of 2017 and was premiered on October 1st, 2017 at the University of Tennessee at Martin
Songs of Maerlys (2016) - Duration: 30 min
A series of short pieces for varied instrumentation and voice that were composed for a sci-fi fantasy concept project. Composed between the spring of 2015 and the fall of 2016
Hymn Settings for String Quintet (2015) - Duration: 25 min
I. Prelude: How Great Our Joy/Carol of the Bells (with Organ)
II. Processional: Once in Royal David's City
III. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
IV. Let Us All with Gladsome Voice
V. O Little Town of Bethlehem
VI. Away in a Manger
VII. The People that in Darkness Sat
A series of versatile string quintet settings with obligatos for hymns. Commissioned by Concordia Lutheran Church in Jackson, TN for their Christmas services in December of 2015
In Paradisum (2013) - Duration: 5 min
Optional final movement of a Requiem setting. Scored for two flutes, clarinet, piano, percussion, and string quintet. Premiered by the Contemporary Chamber Players at the University of Memphis on February 24, 2014
String Quartet no.1 - Journeys (2013) - Duration: 12 min
I. There
II. Purple
III. Firelight
IV. And Back Again
A four movement work for string quartet that was inspired in part by a trip to Yellowstone National Park in May of 2013. Composed August-October 2013. Premiered at the New Sounds concert at the University of Memphis on November 27, 2013
Nexus: Past Meditations (2013) - Duration 6 min (total work: 14 min)
First movement of a collaborative work entitled "Nexus [Connections]" that was written for specific performance by Milwaukee's Present Music chamber ensemble. Collaborating composers include Yunus Gencer and Jonathan Glisson. Premiered on February 18, 2013 at the University of Memphis
Castellum (2012) - Duration: 5 min
Short work for piano sextet (piano and string quintet) premiered at the New Sounds concert at the University of Memphis on December 5, 2012
Stopping Time (2011) - Duration: 4 min
Short work for chamber ensemble composed for specific performance by Luna Nova of Memphis, TN. Premiered March, 2011
Reflectives (2010) - Duration: 18 min
I. When Stars are Dead
II. With My Blood
III. Elusion I
IV. Elusion II
V. Voices
Five movement work for chamber ensemble and soprano soloist (Flute, Bb Clarinet, Soprano, and string quartet) composed for specific performance by soloist Lily Stegall. Text is in English and is loosely based on poetry by German poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Premiered at the University of Memphis on November 21, 2010
Descent of Autumn (2010) - Duration: 10 min
Short work for chamber ensemble (Bb Clarinet, Horn in F, Piano, Violin)
Dance of the Dreamer (2008) - Duration: 11 min
Short work for chamber ensemble (Violin, Oboe, Marimba, Electric Bass Guitar)
Vertureo (2008) - Duration: 6 min
Single-movement work for chamber ensemble (Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bassoon, Piano, and string quartet). Premiered April 18, 2009 at Lambuth University
Maerlys Compilation (2007) - Duration: 40 min
A series of fifteen short, programmatic pieces for various ensembles
Choral Works
Come Awake (2012) - Duration: 5 min
A cappella choral work for SATB choir composed for specific performance by the University Singers of the University of Memphis. Text is in English and is based on passages by George MacDonald. Premiered April 7, 2013, by the University Singers at Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN
A cappella choral work for SATB choir composed for specific performance by the University Singers of the University of Memphis. Text is in English and is based on passages by George MacDonald. Premiered April 7, 2013, by the University Singers at Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN
Large Ensemble Works
Requiem (2015) - Duration: 52 min
Dissertation work for chamber orchestra and choir, this full-scale requiem setting was in partial fulfillment of the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Memphis and was completed in January of 2015.
Symphony for a Second Earth (2011) - Duration: 12 min
Large-scale work for 24 part orchestra and choir (text is in English and is based upon the poem "Remember" by Christina Rossetti)
Maerlys Symphony (2009) - Duration: 25 min
I. The Silver Maritus - Voyage to the Western Shores
II. Cinders of Heaven - Tears for a City Lost
III. The Wasteland - As War Rages On
Three movement large-scale work for 23 part orchestra (includes organ) composed for specific performance by the Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra in Jackson, TN under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Weimer. Premiered December 6, 2009
Dissertation work for chamber orchestra and choir, this full-scale requiem setting was in partial fulfillment of the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Memphis and was completed in January of 2015.
Symphony for a Second Earth (2011) - Duration: 12 min
Large-scale work for 24 part orchestra and choir (text is in English and is based upon the poem "Remember" by Christina Rossetti)
Maerlys Symphony (2009) - Duration: 25 min
I. The Silver Maritus - Voyage to the Western Shores
II. Cinders of Heaven - Tears for a City Lost
III. The Wasteland - As War Rages On
Three movement large-scale work for 23 part orchestra (includes organ) composed for specific performance by the Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra in Jackson, TN under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Weimer. Premiered December 6, 2009