Aka "Electric Dowland." This composition, whose title is derived from a 1974 Philip K. Dick science fiction novel, is a series of variations for electric cello based on the Renaissance John Dowland lute song "Flow, My Teares." Several types of processing are included, such as flanging, repeating, distortion, digital delay, and "wa" pedal effects. The piece was performed by Elizabeth Start and recorded by Bryan Heany at Western Sound Studios, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said

Composed for tenor David Senecal, this piece is a setting of the famous prayer by the Spanish mystic St. Teresa of Avila. The composition includes both the original Spanish text and the English translation.


St. Teresa's Bookmark

	The phrase “Lux Luceat” translates from Latin as “Let the light shine.” This piece embodies a sense of optimism during dark and difficult times. While an overall sense of hope prevails, there are moments in the work where harsh reality intrudes.  Two up-tempo “A” sections bookend a reflective “B” section that begins with a romantic theme that is transformed into a sullen dirge. The romantic element reappears before the return of the upbeat “A” section. The piece concludes in a hopeful spirit with light ultimately prevailing over darkness.  Lux Luceat was commissioned by the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Wind Symphony and conductor John R. Stewart. This live recording is from the premier performance on October 12, 2014.

Lux Luceat

Variations on the folk song "Barbara Allen," composed for pianist Phoenix Park-Kim (who is playing on the recording). Several variations are in the style of famous composers, such as Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, and Brahms. One variation is in a jazz style, combining styles of Art Tatum and Chick Corea.

Variations On Barbara Allen

A piece for glissando head joint flute and piano composed for Tammy Evans Yonce.

Follow Your Gliss

A piece commissioned by Bret Hoag and the Oakland University guitar ensemble premiered in November of 2015.

Pent-Up!

A commission by flutist Tabatha Easley and percussionist Justin Alexander, the piece is comprised of three movements, each one inspired by the jazz flute style of artists like Dave Valentin, Herbie Mann, and Hubert Laws. Movement one is scored for standard flute and marimba, movement two for alto flute and vibraphone, and movement three for piccolo and unpitched percussion. The third movement also features a composed "drum solo." This composition will be featured on Easley and Alexander's upcoming album.


Three Jazz Intermezzi III. Rowdy Laws

Three Jazz Intermezzi II. Mellow Mann

Three Jazz Intermezzi I. Sunny Valentin

A setting of the poem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. commissioned by the Kalamazoo Singers to celebrate their Fortieth Anniversary. Performed by the Kalamazoo Singers under the direction of Rick Phelps.

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