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This contemplative piece for pierrot ensemble was inspired by Great Basin National Park. It was commissioned in 2022 by the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble with a grant from the Natio...

A charming piece in three movements that finds musical ways of expressing some of the funnier frankenwords that have crept into common use - frenemy", glamping", and hangry”. Sure to be an audience fa...

Described as "...a fast-paced, exciting new work; the perfect concert closer," "Riverglass" captures the energy of sunlight dancing on fast-moving water. Inspired by the aftermath of a flood, it evoke...

Fantasy Variations was commissioned by Dr. Robert Jordan, whose celebrated career as a bassoonist with the United States Air Force Bands spanned twenty years. Prior to his service, Robert studied bass...

Sand Trap takes influence from the spontaneous, jagged unison lines played by bebop horn section pairings— Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis or Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, for example—as wel...

Through the utilization of octatonic melodies and harmonies and formally set as a rondo, “Danza Zingara” evokes the passion and energy of a Romany dance. The angularity and energy of the fiery recurri...

The Carmel (IN) High School Orchestra will present the world premiere of the newly-commissioned work The Knobstone Trail at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, December 18, 2019. Stephen Lias has for many...

This four-minute piece for string orchestra sizzles. With vibrantly shifting rhythms and a sense of playful mischief, Danza Zingara captures the excitement and energy of the traditional female Romani...

Born from a challenge to write for young ensembles without compromising artistic depth, this piece blends accessibility with sophistication. It invites high school musicians into a sound world of shim...

Journey Above the Tundra: Dance of the Willow Ptarmigan was inspired by a life-changing expedition to Lake Clark National Park as part of the 2023 Composing in the Wilderness program. Immersed in Alas...

Journey Above the Tundra: Dance of the Willow Ptarmigan was inspired by a life-changing expedition to Lake Clark National Park as part of the 2023 Composing in the Wilderness program. Immersed in Alas...

Alaska, the "Last Frontier," embodies the unknown. It is the largest, least populated, and northernmost state, home to 56 million acres of wilderness and 60% of all National Park Service land. West of...

Alaska, the "Last Frontier," embodies the unknown. It is the largest, least populated, and northernmost state, home to 56 million acres of wilderness and 60% of all National Park Service land. West of...

This piece reflects on the challenge of expressing complex thoughts and experiences through music. Built from small, abstract fragments, it doesn’t try to tell a full story but instead offers brief gl...

This piece reflects on the challenge of expressing complex thoughts and experiences through music. Built from small, abstract fragments, it doesn’t try to tell a full story but instead offers brief gl...

Dance, reinvented! This vibrant work draws inspiration from the lively flamenco dance. This piece is a celebration of movement and explores the energy and elegance of this diverse style. A great progr...

Perfectly scored for early ensembles, this piece balances simplicity with musical richness. Every section shines, from low brass melodies to a lively percussion soli and a charming clarinet feature in...

Eagle Spirit March captures the heart of traditional marches. With thoughtful scoring and manageable ranges, it strikes the perfect balance between challenge and accessibility - allowing every player...

Rising majestically above the River Gwendraeth, Kidwelly Castle stands as a beacon of Welsh resistance and rich history. This medieval fortress, a symbol of ongoing conflict, has not only stood the te...

The 39th City invites the listener on a transformative journey inspired by Human Design and the Gene Keys. Through rich, evocative music, it explores a personal quest for freedom and fulfillment, weav...

Being awake in this sleepy world requires diligence. Staying centered requires practice and regular maintenance. Each time we go deeper, new awareness brings new challenges from old energy that wants...

Experience the power of resilience and renewal in Adiel's Story. This moving sonata, inspired by Adiel Nájera's struggle to overcome a life-changing stroke, charts his journey from uncertainty to triu...

A vibrant four-movement work for advanced violinist and piano or full orchestra. This reduction is suitable for chamber performances and the violin part is identical to the full orchestra version (ava...