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My Etude No. 3 for horn was selected to be recorded by Tim Jackson for a feature on Composition:Today.  It uses natural harmonics of the horn in a more contemporary way.  (About the few measures he calls “unplayable:” I played them myself many times before writing them in the first place.)

Read more, see the score, and hear the recording here.

Published in: Listen, News, Scores | on July 1st, 2005 | No Comments »

Quintet for Horn, Woodwinds, and Piano

In this quintet, three-voice groups argue out their differences in a rhythmic style inspired by funk. It lays down a unique 3/4 groove that you can pat your foot to, but keeps you guessing. Each instrument has a fun, interesting and challenging part, either working independently, or as a part of an intense rhythmic groove, or in unusual timbral groupings. The first movement (of three) will also be available alone, but works best when played with the others. The second movement interrupts the first with a free “Dream sequence,” and the finale picks up where the first movement left off to take it all home.

View and buy the score at SibeliusMusic (plug-in required).

Published in: Buy, Scores | on January 1st, 2002 | No Comments »