The Concerto for Bass Trombone and Percussion was composed as part of the composer's graduate studies at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, and completed on February 18, 1974. The work is scored for solo bass trombone, two pianos and percussion (four players). A conductor is required. The work may also be performed on a tenor trombone with F trigger.
Duration: ca. 20:00-25:00.
Instrumentation: Solo bass trombone, two pianos, four percussionists.
Availability: Ensemble Publications (P.O. Box 32, Ithaca, NY 14851-0032); catalog number NMC099. This work was originally published by Nichols Music Co. Perusal score available here as a free download.
The Divertimento for Brass Trio was written in 1965-66 during the composer's private studies with the late Robert Witt of Youngstown State University (Ohio). The piece is in a classical style with three movements. Playable by a good high school group.
Duration: 8:00.
Instrumentation: Trumpet, horn in F, trombone.
Availability: Ensemble Publications (P.O. Box 32, Ithaca, NY 14851-0032); catalog number NMC0074. This work was originally published by Nichols Music Co.
An introspective work contrasting long sustained violoncello glissandi against bell-like piano sonorities.
Duration: ca. 5:00.
Instrumentation: Violoncello, piano.
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The Brief Diversion pits a hapless tenor against a small band of brass and percussion, with 4 poems of e e cummings for ammunition. The poems used are:
Duration: 10:15.
Instrumentation: Tenor voice, trumpet, trombone, percussion (drum set and accessories).
Availability: Ensemble Publications (P.O. Box 32, Ithaca, NY 14851-0032); catalog number NMC100. This work was originally published by Nichols Music Co. Perusal score available here as a free download.
The Clarinet Sonata was written in 1971. It received its first performance on March 19, 1972 by soloist Max O. Mogensen with the composer on piano.
Duration: ca. 13:30.
Instrumentation: Clarinet, piano
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A very easy work for clarinet, with a piano part requiring some skill. Intended for young performer with experienced accompanist. In one movement.
Duration: ca. 3:00.
Instrumentation: Clarinet, piano
Availability: Free Download.