Variations on a Theme in D Minor
A sweeping set of variations that explores the emotional range of a single melodic idea — from intimate solo passages to thundering tutti climaxes. Premiered at the Midwest Symphony Festival to standing ovations.
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A body of work built on craft, intention, and an unwavering commitment to the art.
A sweeping set of variations that explores the emotional range of a single melodic idea — from intimate solo passages to thundering tutti climaxes. Premiered at the Midwest Symphony Festival to standing ovations.
Four movements inspired by the liminal moments between night and dawn. Each movement captures a different quality of stillness — restless, contemplative, sorrowful, and finally, resolved.
A single-movement work that unfolds like a conversation between two voices — sometimes in agreement, sometimes in tension, always in dialogue. Recorded and released on the Meridian label.
A faithful yet inventive reduction of Brahms' final symphony for a chamber ensemble of ten. Every voice is preserved; the intimacy of the smaller forces reveals new textures within the familiar score.
Six beloved American folk melodies reimagined for wind ensemble. The arrangements honor the simplicity of the originals while giving each song a rich harmonic and rhythmic identity.
Original score for the award-winning short film Echoes, directed by Maria Voss. The music weaves acoustic strings with processed electronics to create a soundscape that blurs memory and present.
A song cycle written in collaboration with soprano Elaine Marsh. Seven settings of original poetry exploring themes of loss, longing, and renewal. Performed at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.