orchestra / large ensemble
Just Say Yes (2019)
version for wind symphony, 12′
commissioned by a consortium of wind ensembles including Indiana University and the United States Navy Band
Significant Others (2018)
orchestra, 10′
commissioned by Seattle Symphony
Stay Elevated (2018)
chamber orchestra, 22′
commissioned by Seattle Symphony
Ciphers and Constellations (2016)
string orchestra with electronics, 11′
commissioned by The String Orchestra of Brooklyn
Perseids (2015)
wind ensemble, 7′
commissioned by a consortium of wind ensembles led by Louisiana State University
Just Say Yes (2012)
orchestra, 12′
commissioned by Seattle Symphony
Banyan (2008)
orchestra, 7′
Tamarack (2000)
accordion & ensemble, 12′
commissioned by the CrossSound Contemporary Music Festival
chamber ensemble
Parterre Designs (2021)
flute, harp, percussion, 11′
commissioned by harpist Catherine Case with support from The American Harp Society
Spacious Air (2020)
string quartet, 3′
commissioned by Quartet ES
Tides (2019)
saxophone quartet and soundtrack, 20′
commissioned by Gary Louie for the Peabody Conservatory saxophone studio with support from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation
Vixen (2016)
flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, vibraphone, piano, violin, cello, 6′
commissioned by Grand Valley State New Music Ensemble
Now or Never (2010)
flute, clarinet, electric guitar, piano, double bass, 8′
commissioned by Now Ensemble
There is a reason why (2009)
clarinet, violin, cello, drumset, 8′
commissioned by Town Hall Seattle
Two by Eight (2009)
saxophone, bassoon, electric guitar, violin, cello, contrabass, piano, drum set, 2′
commissioned by Compagnie Ch.AU
The Way of Ideas (2007)
flute, clarinet, violin, cello, 7′
commissioned by Seattle Chamber Players
Coyote (2004)
percussion quartet, 16′
commissioned by Percussions de Barcelona with support from the American Music Center
Coyote Turns (2004)
string quartet, 16′
created with support from the Vasssar College W. K. Rose Fellowship
Spotted Jasper (2001)
bass clarinet, marimba, electronic sounds, 11′
commissioned by the Levine School of Music
Crows (1998)
clarinet, violin, cello and piano, 17′
commissioned by SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Migrations (1997)
flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, percussion, 10′
written for the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble
Ituri (1996)
trumpet, harp, tape, 10′
solo/duo
Lantana (2022)
oboe and soundtrack, 6′
commissioned by Mary Lynch Vanderkolk with a consortium of oboists
Sanctuary of Joy (2022)
organ & violin, 7′
commissioned by Boulanger Initiative
The Song-Spattered Sky (2020)
soprano & piano, 3′
commissioned by Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
Cypress (2019)
from Tides
baritone saxophone and soundtrack, 6′
Hummingbird Dreams (2019)
solo piano, 6’30”
commissioned by Astral Artists for pianist Natalia Kazaryan
Fade (2019)
flute and soundtrack, 7′
commissioned by The National Flute Association
Blue John (2016)
solo double bass, 5’30”
commissioned by bassist Gahlord Dewald
Chalcedony Sonata (2015)
solo piano, 10′
commissioned by Strathmore Music Center for pianist Jenny Lin
Juniper (2013)
solo shakuhachi, 4′
commissioned by the European Shakuhachi Society
Seduction Involves Patience (2011)
viola and soundtrack, 10′
Mint Conditioner (2010)
double bass and electronics, 9′
written for bassist Logan Coale
Bloom (2009)
cello and soundtrack, 8′
commissioned by cellist Joshua Roman
Mythimna Twilight (2008)
alto saxophone and guitar, 7′
commissioned by Duo Cuypers/Lop
electric blue pantsuit (2007)
amplified violin and computer sound, 8′
written for violinist Lina Bahn
it was bound to happen (2006)
bass clarinet and organ, 10′
commissioned by Duo Levent with support from The Netherland-America Foundation
(Re)acciones (2005)
piano and computer sound, 8′
written for Silvia Vidal and Ramon Humet
Tourmaline (2004)
soprano saxophone and computer sound, 10′
written for saxophonist Xelo Giner
Luminoso (2003)
guitar and sampled sounds, 6′
written for guitarist Enrique M. Lop
New Skin (2003)
alto flute and computer, 14′
written for flutist Barbara Held
Ónice (2003)
bass clarinet and processed sounds, 9′
written for bass clarinetist Harry Sparnaay
Ayehli (2002)
marimba and sampled sounds, 12′
Snapdragon (2002)
trombone and sampled sounds, 11′
commissioned by trombonist Monique Buzzarté with support from The Open Meadows Foundation
Two Breathing Songs (1993)
solo clarinet, 6′
Earthmoves (1990 – revised, 1996)
two percussionists, 7′
electronic
Shifting Sands (2000)
2-channel fixed media, 11′
commissioned by choreographer Sharon Mansur
Picking Up (1999)
2-channel fixed media, 6′
commissioned by choreographer Nancy Havlik
Framework (1998)
2-channel fixed media, 7′
commissioned by choreographer Sharon Mansur
Excavation (1996)
2-channel fixed media, 4′
sound sculpture collaboration with artist Charlotte Corini
Marblehead (1992)
sampled toy marbles, 6′
commissioned by choreographer Daniel Burkholder
Sleeping Weather (1990)
a thunderstorm meditation, 12′