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Posted on April 21, 2009January 12, 2021

To Create One’s Own World (2009)

Soprano, flute, bass clarinet, and marimba. 5 ½ mins.


A setting of selected quotations from painter Georgia O’Keeffe. Continue reading “To Create One’s Own World (2009)”

Posted on April 17, 2009January 12, 2021

From the Faraway Nearby (2009)

Orchestra (piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet in Bb, bass clarinet, bassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, strings). 6 mins.


An orchestral tone poem inspired by the New Mexico paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe. Continue reading “From the Faraway Nearby (2009)”

Posted on March 10, 2009January 12, 2021

Nine Muses (2009)

Miniatures for solo flute, violin, and harp. 13 ½ minutes.


Three sets of miniatures for solo instruments inspired by the Greek Muses.

Each of the movements may be programmed individually, or as a full set. Continue reading “Nine Muses (2009)”

Posted on February 2, 2009July 16, 2024

Songs for Baritone (2008)

Baritone and piano.  7 mins.
Selection “Laws for Creations” arranged  for tenor and piano. 3 1/2 mins.

I. As the Sky Does in Water – listen to mp3
II. Laws for Creations – listen to mp3

Settings of poems by Rumi (As the Sky Does in Water) and Walt Whitman (Laws for Creations).

Continue reading “Songs for Baritone (2008)”

Posted on October 28, 2008January 12, 2021

Forming Desires (2008)

Mezzo-soprano, clarinet, horn, and cello. 8 mins.

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A setting of philosophical poetry by Muhammad Iqbal. Winner of the 2009 Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Prize from the International Alliance for Women in Music. Continue reading “Forming Desires (2008)”

Posted on November 1, 2007February 21, 2020

Time-Lapse (2007)

English horn, clarinet, viola, and cello. 4 mins.

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Recipient of 2008 Elizabeth Brockman Composition Award from The Playhouse Project.

*  This score is not currently available for performance. Continue reading “Time-Lapse (2007)”

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