Matthew Van Brink, 

composer, pianist, accordionist

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RECORDINGS


May 29, 2009

Polkastra: Apolkalypse Now!
iTunes Amazon

Ancalagon Records ANC135
Includes several arrangements by MVB

May 6, 2009

Gamelan Galak Tika: Bronze Age Stone Age
Airplane Ears Music | Link
Playing accordion on Ramon Castillo's Agak Agak
also includes works by Christine Southworth, Po-Chun Wang, and Midori Matsuo

March 1, 2009

Daoji: Exil Manifesto
Myspace

Playing accordion on several songs by JR Monge

September 1, 2006

Dal Dosai: Sonata for Flute Piano (2001)
Gypsy Wheel | Crystal Records CD712 | Amazon
Thomas Robertello, flute, Winston Choi, piano
also includes works by Francois Borne, David Dzubay, Charles Griffes, and Paul Taffanel.
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Dal Dosai: Sonata for Flute Piano (2001)
Paul Dunkel Live in Recital | MSR Classics | Amazon
Paul Dunkel, flute; Peter Basquin, piano
also includes works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Giulio Briccialdi, Claude Debussy, and Robert di Domenica.
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PUBLISHED SCORES


May 28, 2008

Shabu Shabu (2002)
for two flutes

Tenuto Publications | 494-02815

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Shabu Shabu (2002)
for flute and clarinet

Tenuto Publications | 494-02815

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May 15, 2008

Le Tombeau de Couperin by Maurice Ravel
Arrangement for Violin and Piano (2007)

Schott Music | VLB 126

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Le Tombeau de Couperin by Maurice Ravel
Arrangement for Violin, Cello and Piano (2006)

Schott Music | ED 20217

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March 1, 2004

Dal Dosai: Sonata for Flute Piano (2001)
Tenuto Publications | 494-02755
Imprint of Theodore Presser Company

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January 1, 2003

V'sham'ru (2002)
Transcontinental Music Publications | ISBN: 0807409391

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CURRENT PROJECTS


January 12, 2010

Kiss the Stars Goodnight (2010)

song cycle for voice(s) and chamber ensemble | 30 mins.
Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory with support from the ASCAP Foundation
First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory
7 May 2010, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

January 5, 2010

Cleaner! Faster! Stronger! (2010)

A new musical, telling the story of a housewife’s journey towards sexual liberation after the outing of her favorite cleaning products pitch woman as a porn star. With lyrics by Charlie Sohne.

VIDEO 1 "Shine" (Amy Justman) & VIDEO 2 "I've Got Hope" (Amy Justman & Celina Carvajal)

May 3, 2009

Adams: A Flowering Tree (Vocal Score) (2009)

Creating a new piano-vocal score of John Adams's opera A Flowering Tree.


CHAMBER MUSIC & SOLO INSTRUMENT


February 1, 2008

The In-Between (2008)

cello solo | 5 minutes
First performed by Laura Metcalf
22 April 2008, Arte Cafe, New York

December 15, 2007

Spring Morning (2007)


treble chorus & piano or alto, violin, cello, & piano | 3 mins. | MP3 for student performers setting of a poem by A. A. Milne Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory Chamber Music Festival 4 May 2008, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

November 1, 2006

Le Tombeau de Couperin (Ravel) (2006)

violin and piano or violin, cello, and piano | 18 mins | Score (after the jump)
Arrangements of Ravel's orchestra version of Le Tombeau de Couperin
First performed by Stella Trio,
Weill Recital Hall, New York, 5 November 2006

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Initial Ascent (2006)


orchestra or two pianos | 8 mins. | Score (Two-piano version) | MP3 First performed by Stephanie Ho & Saar Ahuvia 11 December 2008, Aaron Copland School of Music, New York

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April 1, 2005

Improvisation (2005)

cello and piano | 3 mins
First performed by Laura Metcalf and Matt Van Brink
14 May, 2005, Broadway Presbyterian Church, New York

March 1, 2005

Sarabande (2005)

guitar sextet or solo piano | 6 mins. | Score (version for solo piano) | Score (version for guitar sextet) | VIDEO (after the jump)
First performed by Southern Miss Guitar Sextet
2 December, 2006, Marsh Auditorium, Hattiesburg, MS

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String Trio (2005)


violin, viola, and cello | 10 mins. | MP3 (Second movement) | Score

October 1, 2004

Birthday Wish (2004)


flute and guitar | 2 mins | MP3 | Score First performed by Rachel Ciraldo and Nicholas Ciraldo 29 November 2003, Raytheon Amphitheater, Boston

January 1, 2004

Only the Piano Will Give Us Our Peace (2004)


Formerly titled SEXTET
for quintet: flute, clarinet, piano, violin, and cello
or for sextet: flute, clarinet, piano, violin, viola, and cello
8 mins. | MP3 | Score
Commissioned by and first performed by Collage New Music, David Hoose, conductor 28 March, 2004, Harvard University

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October 1, 2003

Sunspots (2003)


piano solo | 8 mins | MP3 | Score First performed by Matt Van Brink 4 November 2003, Boston University

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July 1, 2003

Two Preludes for Oboe and Organ (2003)

oboe and organ | 5 mins
Commissioned by Kelley Russell
First performed at her wedding
12 July 2003, Cambridge, Mass.

Fanfare, Processional, and Finale (2003)

2 trumpets and organ | 6 mins
Commissioned by Kelley Russell
First performed at her wedding
12 July 2003, Cambridge, Mass.

December 1, 2002

Control Room (2002)


flute, cello, and piano | 8 mins | MP3 | Score Commissioned by the New York Youth Chamber Music Program First Performed by Kathleen Brisotti, Gwendolyn Krosnick, and Elena Antimova 29 April 2003, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

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May 1, 2002

Incubator (2002)


saxophone quartet | 5 mins | Score | MP3 Commissioned by Richard Schwartz First performed by his Bis Key Brawlers 4 August 2002, Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Lenox, Mass.

April 1, 2002

Shabu Shabu (2002)


2 flutes or flute and clarinet | 7 mins | MP3 | Scores (after the jump) First performed by Thomas Robertello & Rachel Ciraldo, flutes 5 April 2002, Boston University

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January 1, 2002

Up, Up and Up (2002)


violin and piano or string orchestra | 11 mins | MP3 Mvts. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 | Score (version for violin and piano) | Score (version for string orchestra) Commissioned by Celebrity Series of Boston First performed by Stefan Jackiw and David Deveau 15 March 2002, Jordan Hall, Boston

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November 1, 2001

Asyndeton (2001)

organ solo or wind ensemble | 9 mins
First performed by Susan Rogers, organ
17 November 2001, Boston University

May 1, 2001

Dal Dosai: Sonata for Flute and Piano (2001)


flute and piano | 15 mins. | CD | Score (after the jump) Published by Tenuto Publications LINK Recorded by Thomas Robertello & Winston Choi on Crystal Records LINK Recorded by Paul Dunkel & Peter Basquin on MSR Classics LINK First performed by Thomas Robertello and Martin Kennedy 15 August 2001, National Flute Association Annual Convention, Dallas

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June 10, 2000

Music for Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure (2000)


flute, bassoon, accordion, guitar, violin, cello, and contrabass | 25 mins. | MP3 (Excerpt) First performed by Matt Van Brink and ensemble Monroe County Civic Theater 9 June 2000, Bloomington, Ind.

April 1, 2000

Violin Duets (2000)


2 violins | 8 mins. | Score | MP3 (#1, 2 & 3) First performed by Mirjam Tschopp and Daniel Rubenstein 7 November 1997, Oberlin College, Ohio

February 15, 2000

Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (2000)

alto saxophone and piano | 12 mins
First performed by Maria Dessena and Matthew Van Hoose
29 April 2000 Auer Hall, Indiana University, Bloomington

January 1, 2000

Sparkle Epoxiplast 2000 (2000)


piano solo | 8 mins | MP3 | Score Commissioned by and first performed by Martin Kennedy 22 February 2000, Indiana University, Bloomington

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October 1, 1999

String Quartet (1999)


string quartet | 25 mins. | MP3 (fourth movement) First performed by Jeff Leigh, Ben Sung, Jessica Zeigler, and David Bebe 22 February 2000, Indiana University, Bloomington

Prelude Miniatures (1999)


guitar solo | 10 mins | MP3 Mvts. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5| Score First performed by Peter Curtis 22 February 2000, Indiana University, Bloomington

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June 1, 1999

Whims and Wisps (1999)


flute, clarinet, piano, percussion, viola, violin, cello, contrabass | 13 mins | MP3: Mvts. 1, 2, & 3 | Score First performed by the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble 15 July 1999, Harris Concert Hall, Aspen, Colo.

November 1, 1998

Contexts (1998)

clarinet, viola, harp, piano, 2 percussionists | 8 mins.
First performed by Matt Van Brink and ensemble
10 November 1998, Indiana University, Bloomington

September 1, 1997

Lopsided Lilijig (1997)


trombone and piano | 4 mins. | MP3 First performed by Jonathan Reycraft and Matt Van Brink 10 February 1998, Indiana University, Bloomington

November 1, 1994

Not You (1994)

piano solo | 6 mins.
First performed by the composer
15 July 1993, South Huntington Public Library, NY


CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLES


January 12, 2010

Kiss the Stars Goodnight (2010)

song cycle for voice(s) and chamber ensemble | 30 mins.
Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory with support from the ASCAP Foundation
First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory
7 May 2010, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

July 31, 2009

Musicals for Young Audiences and Young Performers (2009)

Look Before You Eat
Lost!
A Single Winter's Day
Always Call Your Parents
The Animal Estates Home Buyers' Tour
Pollinated! The Musical
The Musical Comedy of Errors
The Hidden Kingdom of Kindness

February 1, 2008

Prelude and Fughetta (2008)

flute, violin and cello | 5 mins | Score
for student performers
Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory
First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory Chamber Music Festival
4 May, 2008, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

December 15, 2007

Spring Morning (2007)


treble chorus & piano or alto, violin, cello, & piano | 3 mins. | MP3 for student performers setting of a poem by A. A. Milne Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory Chamber Music Festival 4 May 2008, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

Microwave Popcorn (2007)

6-hands piano | 3 mins. | Score | VIDEO (after the jump)
for student performers
Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory
First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory Chamber Music Festival
4 May, 2008, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

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January 15, 2007

Washing Machine (2007)

6-hands piano | 3 mins | Score
for student performers
Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory
First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory Chamber Music Festival
5 May, 2007, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

February 1, 2006

Block Party! (2006)

6-hands piano | 6 mins | Score
for student performers
Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory
First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory Chamber Music Festival
4 May, 2006, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY


VOCAL MUSIC


January 12, 2010

Kiss the Stars Goodnight (2010)

song cycle for voice(s) and chamber ensemble | 30 mins.
Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory with support from the ASCAP Foundation
First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory
7 May 2010, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

August 6, 2009

Songs (2009)

All Work No Play MP3 | LYRICS
Always Call Your Parents
At Least We're Eastern Mud Turtles | MP3| LYRICS
Awesome Possum | MP3 | LYRICS
Beesy, Beesy, Bees | MP3 | LYRICS
Beaver Dam | MP3 | LYRICS
Bein' Mean
Big Brown Bat | MP3 | LYRICS
Bobby No Dairy MP3 | LYRICS
Chicken Joke Song
Coconut Kickball MP3 | LYRICS
Come on Over to the Old Piany
Flopitopitop
Four Seasons of Fun
Goodbye Song | MP3 | LYRICS
I Don't Wanna Love You | MP3 | LYRICS & VIDEO
Rests in the Right Places
Grammar Police!
Hello Song MP3 | LYRICS
Hey, What's That on the Horizon?
It's a Swarm! | MP3 | LYRICS
It's Never the Same Without Snow | MP3 | LYRICS
I've Got Hope | VIDEO
Johnny Hotstuff
Just Adjust
Lasagne Night MP3 | LYRICS
Laying it on the Line
Lost! MP3 | LYRICS
Follow the Leader MP3 | LYRICS
Mother Nature's Song | MP3 | LYRICS
My Cheese Sandwich MP3 | LYRICS
A New Perspective
Nuts to That! MP3 | LYRICS
The Old Switcheroo MP3 | LYRICS
Plant a Seed
Pterodactyl in the Forest
Purple Martin's Majesty |MP3 | LYRICS
The Robot Tango | MP3 | LYRICS
Shakespeare's Spines | MP3 | LYRICS
Shine | VIDEO
That's the End of the Show MP3 | LYRICS
A Song of Appreciation
We All Know Some Animals / Animal Estates| MP3 | LYRICS
A Winter Town in the Winter Time

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July 24, 2009

Follow the Leader (2009)


3-part treble voices & piano MP3 | Score Music and lyrics by Matt Van Brink from Lost!

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September 1, 2008

It's Never the Same Without Snow (2008)


Solo song or SATB & viola or SSAA & piano | 3 mins | MP3 Music and lyrics by Matt Van Brink from A Single Winter's Day

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June 1, 2008

White, Those that Stayed Still (2008)

SATB chorus | 3 mins | Score
setting of a text by Eduardo Galeano

May 1, 2008

Big Brown Bat! (2008)


Solo song or two-part treble voices & piano | MP3 Music and lyrics by Matt Van Brink from The Animal Estates Home Buyers' Tour

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December 15, 2007

Spring Morning (2007)


treble chorus & piano or alto, violin, cello, & piano | 3 mins. | MP3 for student performers setting of a poem by A. A. Milne Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory First performed by students of Concordia Conservatory Chamber Music Festival 4 May 2008, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

November 15, 2007

A Thousand Tender Passages (2007)


SATB chorus | 7 mins | MP3 a setting of letters of George Washington First performed by VocalEssence Philip Brunelle, conductor May 31, 2008, SPCO Center, St. Paul, Minn.

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July 15, 2006

For the Brothers (2006)

baritone or mezzo-soprano, harp, guitar, violin, & cello | 8 mins | Score
settings of poems of Hannah Szenes
First performed by Neil Blumofe and ensemble
17 September 2006, Congregation Agudas Achim
Austin, Texas

March 1, 2002

The Lower Leaves of Trees (2002)


SATB chorus a capella | 2 mins | MP3 | Score setting of short waka texts by Sone No Yoshitada First performed by San Francisco Choral Artists Magen Solomon, director 11 June 2006, Oakland, California

January 1, 2002

V'sham'ru (2002)


Solo voice (or unison chorus) and piano | 2 mins. | MP3 | Score (after the jump) Published by Transcontinental Music Publications LINK setting of a Hebrew prayer for the Friday Evening Shabbat service First performed by Matt Van Brink and ensemble 5 April 2002, Boston University

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Hashkivenu (2002)

SATB chorus, tenor solo, and piano | 3 mins.
setting of a Hebrew prayer for the Friday Evening Shabbat service
First performed by Matt Van Brink and ensemble
5 April 2002, Boston University

R'tsei (2002)

Unison chorus and piano | 2 mins.
setting of a Hebrew prayer for the Friday Evening Shabbat service
First performed by Matt Van Brink and ensemble
5 April 2002, Boston University

Eli, Eli (2002)

SATB chorus, baritone solo, and piano | 4 mins.
setting of a poem in Hebrew by Hannah Szenes
First performed by Matt Van Brink and ensemble
5 April 2002, Boston University

May the Words (Yih'yu l’ratzon) (2002)

SATB chorus a capella | 2 mins.
setting of a prayer for the Friday Evening Shabbat service
in English or Hebrew
First performed by Matt Van Brink and ensemble
5 April 2002, Boston University

A Set of English Songs (2002)


soprano & piano, soprano & guitar, or soprano and ensemble | 6 mins. | MP3 ("Eternity") settings of short texts by Shakespeare, Hunt, Rosetti, and Blake First performed by Sarah Davis and Matt Van Brink 1 March 2002, Boston University

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October 1, 1998

I Love People! (1998)


voice and piano | 2 mins. | MP3 | Score First performed by Joseph McKesson and Matt Van Brink 11 December 1998, Indiana University, Bloomington

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FILM, DANCE & THEATER


January 5, 2010

Cleaner! Faster! Stronger! (2010)

A new musical, telling the story of a housewife’s journey towards sexual liberation after the outing of her favorite cleaning products pitch woman as a porn star. With lyrics by Charlie Sohne.

VIDEO 1 "Shine" (Amy Justman) & VIDEO 2 "I've Got Hope" (Amy Justman & Celina Carvajal)

July 31, 2009

Musicals for Young Audiences and Young Performers (2009)

Look Before You Eat
Lost!
A Single Winter's Day
Always Call Your Parents
The Animal Estates Home Buyers' Tour
Pollinated! The Musical
The Musical Comedy of Errors
The Hidden Kingdom of Kindness

June 15, 2009

Look Before You Eat (2009)



a musical for children | 30 mins. Book by Claire Simard Music and Lyrics by and Matt Van Brink First performed by Concordia Conservatory Musical Theater Workshop 16 July 2009, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

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Lost! (2009)


a musical for children | 25 mins. Book by Claire Simard Music and Lyrics by and Matt Van Brink First performed by Concordia Conservatory Musical Theater Workshop 16 July 2009, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

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August 18, 2008

A Single Winter's Day (2008)


a musical for adults and children | 50 mins. | MP3 (after the jump) Story, book, music and lyrics by Matt Van Brink Commissioned by Concordia Conservatory with support from the ASCAP Foundation First performed by students of Concordia's Conservatory Community Musical 4 December 2008, Schoenfeld Auditorium Concordia College Bronxville, NY

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July 11, 2008

Always Call Your Parents (2008)


a musical for middle schoolers | 30 mins. | MP3 (after the jump) Book by Jennifer S. Greene First performed by Concordia Conservatory Musical Theater Workshop 17 July 2008, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

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July 1, 2008

The Animal Estates Home Buyers' Tour (2008)


a musical for children | 30 mins. (2M, 2W) | MP3 (after the jump) Book by Jennifer S. Greene and Matt Van Brink First performed by Concordia Conservatory Musical Theater Workshop 17 July 2008, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

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July 1, 2007

Pollinated! (2007)

a musical for children | 25 mins. | MP3 (after the jump)
Book by Nanette DeWester
First performed by Concordia Conservatory Musical Theater Workshop
12 July 2007, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

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July 15, 2006

The Musical Comedy of Errors (2006)

a musical for children | 25 mins.
Book by Nanette DeWester
First performed by Concordia Conservatory Musical Theater Workshop
14 July 2006, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

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July 14, 2006

The Hidden Kingdom of Kindness (2006)

a musical for children | 25 mins
Book by Nanette DeWester
First performed by Concordia Conservatory Musical Theater Workshop
14 July 2006, Sommer Center, Bronxville, NY

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December 15, 2002

Running at the Sunshine (2002)


percussion ensemble (six players) and actors | 23 mins | VIDEO & MP3 (after the jump) First performed by Jon Bisesi, Judith Chaffee, and Boston University Ensembles 20 February 2003, Huntington Theater, Boston

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May 1, 2002

Francine St. Claire's Mail (2002)


jazz combo | film score | 15 mins | VIDEO & MP3 (after the jump) Directed by Patrick Ford Performed by the Jazztet: Mark Harvey, Arni Cheatham, Jesse Williams, John Connelly, & Matt Van Brink

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June 10, 2000

Music for Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure (2000)


flute, bassoon, accordion, guitar, violin, cello, and contrabass | 25 mins. | MP3 (Excerpt) First performed by Matt Van Brink and ensemble Monroe County Civic Theater 9 June 2000, Bloomington, Ind.

LARGE ENSEMBLE


February 8, 2010

Guru (2010)


Chamber orchestra | 1 min. | Score | MP3
One of 18 Epigrams commissioned by ALEA III in honor of Lukas Foss First performed by ALEA III 2 March 2010, Boston University

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October 15, 2007

Sic Semper Nobis (2007)

Orchestra | 8 mins
First performed by California State University Northridge Symphony
8 May 2009

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November 1, 2006

Initial Ascent (2006)


orchestra or two pianos | 8 mins. | Score (Two-piano version) | MP3 First performed by Stephanie Ho & Saar Ahuvia 11 December 2008, Aaron Copland School of Music, New York

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December 15, 2002

Running at the Sunshine (2002)


percussion ensemble (six players) and actors | 23 mins | VIDEO & MP3 (after the jump) First performed by Jon Bisesi, Judith Chaffee, and Boston University Ensembles 20 February 2003, Huntington Theater, Boston

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January 1, 2002

Up, Up and Up (2002)


violin and piano or string orchestra | 11 mins | MP3 Mvts. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 | Score (version for violin and piano) | Score (version for string orchestra) Commissioned by Celebrity Series of Boston First performed by Stefan Jackiw and David Deveau 15 March 2002, Jordan Hall, Boston

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November 1, 2001

Asyndeton (2001)

organ solo or wind ensemble | 9 mins
First performed by Susan Rogers, organ
17 November 2001, Boston University

May 30, 1999

Mourning into Dancing (1999)

organ, percussion, and strings | 11 mins.
Commissioned by the Suffolk, New York Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
First performed by Justin Bischof, Matt Van Brink and ensemble
12 July 1999, St. Peter’s Evangelical Church, Huntington Station, NY

April 15, 1999

Francium87 (1999)

orchestra | 5 mins.
First performed by Richard Cornell and Boston University Symphony Orchestra
28 February 2001, Boston University


ARRANGEMENTS


January 8, 2010

Arrangements & Orchestrations for Polygraph Lounge (2010)

Mark Stewart & Rob Schwimmer: Coulda Woulda Shoulda (Arrangement)
Rob Schwimmer: Fabulous Flying Jellyfish (Orchestration)
John Barry: Goldfinger (Orchestration) (2010)
Spike Jones: Pal-Yat-Chee (Orchestration) (2010)

piano, guitar, drums, flute, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin and cello
First performed by Polygraph Lounge with members of the Cleveland Orchestra
8 January 2010; Severance Hall, Cleveland

August 11, 2009

Ride of the Polkyries (2009)

horn solo, violin, trumpet, contrabassoon, accordion and percussion | 4 mins.
A medley of polkafied Wagner tunes featuring the horn. Arranged in collaboration with Martin Kennedy for Polkastra

July 21, 2009

Turceasca (Perapaskero) (2009)

for Stone and Steel (cello, piano, and percussion) or string quintet (2vln., vla., vcl., cb.) | 4 mins. A great companion piece for the Dvorak quintet ensemble!

March 23, 2009

Ich Habe Genug (J.S. Bach) (2009)

cello and piano | 8 mins.
an arrangement of the Bach aria
First performed by Robert Burkhart & Vladimir Valjerevic
17 May 2009, Mannes College of Music, New York

The Hora! The Hora! (Charles Prouché) (2009)

violin, contrabassoon, accordion and vibraphone | 4 mins.
arrangement for Polkastra of "Rumanian Song and Kolo" as played by Charles Prouché and his Royal Gypsies from the album Gypsy Violin. Recorded by Polkastra on Apolkalypse Now!

January 27, 2009

Leichtes Blut (J. Strauss) (2009)

violin, trumpet, horn, contrabassoon, accordion and percussion | 3 mins.
arrangement for Polkastra of Johann Strauss's polka Op. 319 "Leichtes Blut" ("Light as a Feather"). Recorded on their album Apolkalypse Now!

January 21, 2009

Ludwig van Polka (Beethoven) (2009)

violin, trumpet, horn, contrabassoon, accordion and percussion | 4 mins.
A medley of polkafied Beethoven tunes for Polkastra. Recorded on their album Apolkalypse Now!

January 20, 2009

Allegro a la polka (Smetana) (2009)

violin, trumpet, horn, contrabassoon, accordion and percussion | 3 mins.
arrangement for Polkastra of Smetana's String Quartet ("From my Life"), second movement. Recorded on Apolkalypse Now!

October 8, 2008

Lord Oxford Brings You the Second American Revolution, Live! (Robert Honeywell) (2008)

Musical | 90 mins.
Arrangements and orchestrations of Lord Oxford Brings You the Second American Revolution, Live!, a musical by Robert Honeywell that imagines a revolution against the British in 2008, the colonists having lost the first one back in the 1770s.
First performed at the Brick Theater, Brooklyn, October-November 2008

May 15, 2008

Hear My Prayer, O Lord (Purcell) (2008)

2 violins, viola, cello and contrabass | 3 mins.
arrangement of Purcell's 8-part choral anthem

November 1, 2006

Le Tombeau de Couperin (Ravel) (2006)

violin and piano or violin, cello, and piano | 18 mins | Score (after the jump)
Arrangements of Ravel's orchestra version of Le Tombeau de Couperin
First performed by Stella Trio,
Weill Recital Hall, New York, 5 November 2006

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June 1, 2005

Bowfire Sabre Dance (Khatchaturian) (2005)


Bowfire violin ensemble | 3 mins. | MP3 Arrangement of Khatchaturian's Sabre Dance In collaboration with Ljova First performed by Lara St. John & Bowfire, 2005