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ORCHESTRA
AMERICAN DANCE MUSIC (brass quintet, perc. and orch.)
c alan publications. Commissioned by RHYTHM & BRASS ®, recorded on d'Note Classics Records, 1997. Orchestra version recorded with The Amarillo Symphony Orchestra.
AN AMERICAN GIRL (full orchestra)
c alan publications.
AT THE EDGE (youth orchestra)
c alan publication.
CHAMBER SUITE FOR VIOLA and ORCHESTRA (chamber orchestra and viola solo)
c alan publications.
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 3 FOR CLARINET and ORCHESTRA (single winds/brass, 2 perc., piano, strings, clarinet solo)
c alan publications.
FIVE SONGS FROM THE SUMMIT (youth orchestra)
c alan publications. Commissioned by The Akron Symphony Orchestra for its 75th Anniversary.
GOTHICA: CONCERTO for BASSOON and ORCHESTRA
c alan publications. Commissioned by Barrick Stees, assistant principal bassoonist of The Cleveland Orchestra, premiered by The Brevard Festival Smphony Orchestra, 2005, Steven Smith, conductor.
HARMONIZER (full orchestra)
c alan publications. Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
LIGHT UP THE SKY (festival piece for orchestra)
c alan publications.
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 FOR MARIMBA and ORCHESTRA
c alan publications. Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
THE CHILD SPIRIT: CHRISTMAS CANTATA
c alan publications.
INFINITY: Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra
Ludwig Masters. Awarded the “Doc” Serverinsen International Composition Prize
TOWERS (full orchestra)
c alan publications. Commissioned by the Indiana State University Arts Endowment, recorded by The Slovak National Symphony Orchestra on MMC Records, 1996.
TURN THE PAGE (full orchestra and cd)
c alan publications. Commissioned by Jung Ho Pak for The World Youth Symphony Orchestra at The Interlochen Center for the Arts, Premiered 2005.
* Award The American Prize Orchestra Professional Division
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
* Awarded New Generations Orchestra Commissioning Project, New York University
TWO ARTIST PROFILES FOR STRING ORCHESTRA
c alan publications
UNDERWOOD CONCERTO: CONCERTO No. 2 for MARIMBA and ORCHESTRA
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SYMPHONIC WINDS/BAND
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No 1 FOR MARIMBA and WINDS
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Cort McClaren, The University of North Carolina.
* Premier recording on Klavier Records by Mark Form and The North Texas Wind Symphony conducted by Eugene Corporon
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 2 for BASSOON and WINDS
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Michigan State University College of Music for Barrick Stees (Cleveland Orchestra)
• Premier recording by Kathleen Reynolds on Klavier Records with The North Texas Wind Symphony conductor by Eugene Corporon
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 4 for SAXOPHONE and WINDS AKA TOWERS OF POWER
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The University of Arizona Wind Ensemble for Timothy McAllister (The University of Michigan)
* Premier recording on Albany Records conducted by Gregg Hanson
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CLOSE TO THE EDGE (Concert Band Grade 2 1/2)
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GRAND LEDGES: VISTAS IN MICHIGAN
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Grand Ledge High School (Michigan), Michael Kaufman, Director of Bands
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* Commissioned by Indiana State University
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LOON WOLF (tuba and symphonic band)
c alan publications.
* Written for Charles Guy (SUNY at Potsdam) and Marty Erickson (Lawrence Conservatory of Music)
c alan publications.
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 for MARIMBA and WIND ENSEMBLE
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Michael Burritt (Eastman School of Music)
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
THE LED PAGE (symphonic band and cd). c alan publications.
* Band transcription of "Turn the Page"
WAR IS KIND (symphonic band and chorus). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by East Central University, Oklahoma
CHAMBER MUSIC
ALL THE WEST WAS MOVING (bassoon, string quartet).
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Barrick Stees (Cleveland Orchestra)
* Premier recording by Barrick Stees and the Arianna String Quartet on Centaur Records.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
AMERICAN DANCE MUSIC (brass quintet, perc.)
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by RHYTHM & BRASS ®, recorded on d'Note Classics Records, 1997.
BLACK BELT, WHITE CADILLAC (fl., ob., cl., horn, bssn., alto saxophone)
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The Solaris Quintet ® and Joeseph Lulloff (Michigan State University)
BLITHE SPIRIT (tuba solo, clarinet, horn, bassoon, cello, opt. perc.).
c alan publications.
* Winner of TUBA Ensemble Composition Prize
BREATHE (soprano saxophone, piano).
c alan publications.
BUNDLES of STICKS (bassoon, percussion).
c alan publications. Commissioned by Keith Aleo (The Interlochen Center for the Arts)
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 2 for BASSOON and WINDS
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Michigan State University College of Music for Barrick Stees (Cleveland Orchestra)
• Premier recording by Kathleen Reynolds on Klavier Records with The North Texas Wind Symphony conductor by Eugene Corporon
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 3 FOR CLARINET and ORCHESTRA (single winds/brass, 2 perc., piano, strings, clarinet solo)
c alan publications.
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 4 for SAXOPHONE and WINDS
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The University of Arizona Wind Ensemble for Timothy McAllister (The University of Michigan)
* Premier recording on Albany Records conducted by Gregg Hanson
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHILDREN of the CORN (brass choir, timpani). c alan publications.
EVENT HORIZON (brass quintet, timpani).
c alan publications.
FLIGHT (solo clarinet).
c alan publications. Commissioned by Kimberly Cole (The University of North Texas)
HIPHOCKET: FIVE RHYTHMIC ETUDES FOR SAXOPHONE QUARTET
c alan publications.
HARMONIC RHYTHMS: SIX PIECES FOR REED TRIO
c alan publications.
INFINITY (trumpet, keyboard percussion).
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Edward Bach (Brandon University, University of North Carolina, Greensboro)
* Premier recording on Gasparo Records
KNOCK YOURSELF OUT! (tuba/euphonium quartet, percussion).
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by OFF BASS BRASS and US ARMY JAZZ AMBASSADORS
* Premier Recording on on PotenzaMusic
KRAFTWERK (tuba, percussion).
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Marty Erickson and Alison Shaw (Lawrence Conservatory)
MS. THANG! (alto or soprano saxophone, marimba).
c alan publications.
ON THE EDGE (trombone, percussion).
c alan publications.
* Transcription of "Bundles of Sticks"
POLARIZATION (trumpet ensemble, timpani, organ).
c alan publications.
RAZDRAZ (alto or soprano saxophone, marimba).
c alan publications.
TALES OF THE DONNER EXPEDITION (ww quintet).
c alan publications.
* Premier recording by The Solaris Quintet ® on Capstone Records.
TWO PIECES FOR TROMBONE CHOIR
c alan publications.
* Transcription of "Two Pieces for Tuba/Euphonium Choir" (see below)
TWO PIECES FOR TUBA/EUPHONIUM CHOIR
c alan publications.
* Winner of TUBA Composition Prize
VISIONS and APPARITIONS (flute, percussion).
c alan publications.* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHAMBER STRINGS
ALL THE WEST WAS MOVING (bassoon, string quartet).
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Barrick Stees (Cleveland Orchestra)
* Premier recording by Barrick Stees and the Arianna String Quartet on Centaur Records.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
ALL THE WEST WAS MOVING (VERSION II): piano quartet).
c alan publications.
* String trio (violin, vioa, cello), and piano
BEATMUSIK (bass duo).
c alan publications.
* A bass transcription of "Beaton" (see below)
BEATON (cello duo).
c alan publications.
CHAMBER SUITE FOR VIOLA and ORCHESTRA (chamber orchestra and viola solo)
c alan publications.
STRING QUARTET No. 6: FIRE, DANCE, and WAHBEKANETTA
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by the Avalon String Quartet
HARMONIZER (electric violin and computer/cd).
c alan publications.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
STRING QUARTET No. 3: VISIONS IN FUNK
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The Harrington String Quartet,
* Premier Recording on Albany Records, Grammy Nommination, Best Contemporary Classical Recording, 2007
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
STRING QUARTET No. 4: VISIONS OF THE ANOINTED
c alan publications.
* Awarded The American Prize, Chamber Music Professional Division
* Commissioned by The Harrington String Quartet,
* Premier Recording on Albany Records, Grammy Nommination, Best Contemporary Classical Recording, 2007
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The Harrington String Quartet,
* Premier Recording on Albany Records, Grammy Nommination, Best Contemporary Classical Recording, 2007
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
TESTAMENT (viola, piano).
c alan publications.
* Written for, and dedicated to my son, Daniel, on the event of his Senior Recital at the Interlochen Arts Academy, 2002.
TWO ARTIST PROFILES (string orchestra or quintet).
c alan publications.
PERCUSSION & MARIMBA
BALANCE OF POWER (percussion, timpani duo).
c alan publications.
BUNDLES OF STICKS (bassoon, percussion).
c alan publications.
CONCERTO FOR MARIMBA, PERCUSSION, and SYNTHESIZERS
c alan publications.
DANCE MUSIC (percussion ensemble 9, piano).
c alan publications.
DANCE ON WAHBEKANESS (marimba).
c alan publications.
HAMMERSTRENGTH (percussion ensemble 9, piano).
c alan publications.
INFINITY (trumpet, vibraphone/marimba).
c alan publications.
KNOCK YOURSELF OUT! (tuba/euphonium quartet, percussion).
c alan publications.
* Commissioned by OFF BASS BRASS and US ARMY JAZZ AMBASSADORS
* Premier Recording on on PotenzaMusic
KRAFTWERK (tuba, percussion).
c alan publications.
c alan publications. * Commissioned by Marty Erickson and Alison Shaw (Lawrence Conservatory)
MS. THANG! (soprano saxophone and marimba)
c alan publications. * Commissioned by Duo Friberg
ON THE EDGE (trombone, percussion).
c alan publications.
* Transcription of "Bundles of Sticks"
RAZDRAZ (alto or soprano saxophone, marimba).
c alan publications.
RIMBADANCE (marimba, percussion duo).
c alan publications.
RIMBASLY (marimba concerto w/cd).
c alan publications.
* Also comes with piano accompaniment (see below)
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 for MARIMBA and PIANO c alan publications.
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 for MARIMBA and PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE c alan publications
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 FOR MARIMBA and ORCHESTRA c alan publications.
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 for MARIMBA and WIND ENSEMBLE c alan publications
UNDERWOOD CONCERTO: CONCERTO No. 2 for MARIMBA and ORCHESTRA
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PIANO & ORGAN
CONCERTO for KEYBOARDS (piano and cd)
c alan publications.
DESCENTIONS (organ, based on "Joy to the World")
c alan publications.
THE MIRROR OF GALADRIEL (piano)
c alan publications.
TIME OUT OF MIND: SIX TALES OF MIDDLE EARTH (piano)
c alan publications.
URBANSCAPES (piano and cd)
c alan publications
VOCAL & CHORAL
ABOUT LEAVING (soprano and piano)
c alan publications.
SONG OF SUMMER (SSA, English horn, piano, perc., bass).
c alan publications.
THE CHILD SPIRIT: CHRISTMAS CANTATA
c alan publications.
TREEBEARD: ENT and ENTWIFE (soprano, tenor, piano, cd).
c alan publications.
WAR IS KIND (symphonic band and chorus).
c alan publications. * Commissioned by East Central University, Oklahoma
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
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