Compositions
The Sound of Cracking Bones (2015)
Music composed for the 'North Carolina Theater for Young People (NCTYP).' This music was performed on Nov. 7 in Brown theater at UNCG for the Global Play Project (directed by Abigail Van Patter).
Instrumentation: Electric Mbira Kalimba, Flute and Harp
Premiere Performers: Andrew Beach (Mbira), Daria Poe (ft), and Greg Snakard (keyboard/harp)
Arrangement for Harp, Flute and Viola Trio (2018)
Performers: Katie Bracewell (viola), Elizabeth Church (flute), and Juliana Leimer (harp)
Sound Engineer: Christopher Miller
Music composed for the 'North Carolina Theater for Young People (NCTYP).' This music was performed on Nov. 7 in Brown theater at UNCG for the Global Play Project (directed by Abigail Van Patter).
Instrumentation: Electric Mbira Kalimba, Flute and Harp
Premiere Performers: Andrew Beach (Mbira), Daria Poe (ft), and Greg Snakard (keyboard/harp)
Arrangement for Harp, Flute and Viola Trio (2018)
Performers: Katie Bracewell (viola), Elizabeth Church (flute), and Juliana Leimer (harp)
Sound Engineer: Christopher Miller
James and the Giant Peach (2015-16)
Music composed for the 'North Carolina Theater for Young People (NCTYP).' This production was part of Abigail Van Patter's masters thesis and went on tour all across North Carolina, Maryland and Washington DC. I worked along side my colleague Evan Campfield to compose the music for this captivating production. The music was written for a chamber orchestra. The production ran from February-April of 2016.
Reviews:
Greensboro N&R: http://www.greensboro.com/go_triad/uncg-theater-program-as-rewarding-for-players-as-it-is/article_63949026-a89f-58c2-a43f-706d636a97e1.html
YesWeekly: http://yesweekly.com/article-21126-budding-with-creativity.html
Instrumentation: 4 Violins, 2 Violas, Cello, Double Bass, 2 Percussionists (Timpani, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone, and Xylophone), Piano, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, and Flute.
Performers: Deena Rizkalla (vln), Hannah Spear (vln), Haley Dietz (vln), Jose Muniz (vio), Carman Granger (vio), Socrates Razo (cello), Evan Campfield (bs), Asher Carlton (cla/bass cla), Daria Poe (fl), Christopher Miller (perc.), Jamez Schultz (perc.), Luke Bramlet (piano), Mark Dillon (recording/mixing),
Ben Cambell (conducting)
Sound Engineer: Mark Dillon
Music composed for the 'North Carolina Theater for Young People (NCTYP).' This production was part of Abigail Van Patter's masters thesis and went on tour all across North Carolina, Maryland and Washington DC. I worked along side my colleague Evan Campfield to compose the music for this captivating production. The music was written for a chamber orchestra. The production ran from February-April of 2016.
Reviews:
Greensboro N&R: http://www.greensboro.com/go_triad/uncg-theater-program-as-rewarding-for-players-as-it-is/article_63949026-a89f-58c2-a43f-706d636a97e1.html
YesWeekly: http://yesweekly.com/article-21126-budding-with-creativity.html
Instrumentation: 4 Violins, 2 Violas, Cello, Double Bass, 2 Percussionists (Timpani, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone, and Xylophone), Piano, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, and Flute.
Performers: Deena Rizkalla (vln), Hannah Spear (vln), Haley Dietz (vln), Jose Muniz (vio), Carman Granger (vio), Socrates Razo (cello), Evan Campfield (bs), Asher Carlton (cla/bass cla), Daria Poe (fl), Christopher Miller (perc.), Jamez Schultz (perc.), Luke Bramlet (piano), Mark Dillon (recording/mixing),
Ben Cambell (conducting)
Sound Engineer: Mark Dillon
Boats (2016)
Music composed for the UNCG theater department for their theater workshop. 'Boats' was directed by Abigail Van Patter. 'Boats' evokes the imagination of a child and encourages the audience to use their imagination in many cases to see the world for all it's wonder as it is seen by the characters. The music helps us to see these images more clearly and provide an atmosphere that is reflect of the world and events within it.
Instrumentation: Viola, Flute, and Harp
Premiere Performers: Jose Muniz (viola), Janine Neprud (flute), Julia Van Patter (keyboard/harp)
Recording Performers: Katie Bracewell (viola), Elizabeth Church (flute), and Juliana Leimer (harp)
Sound Engineer: Christopher Miller
Music composed for the UNCG theater department for their theater workshop. 'Boats' was directed by Abigail Van Patter. 'Boats' evokes the imagination of a child and encourages the audience to use their imagination in many cases to see the world for all it's wonder as it is seen by the characters. The music helps us to see these images more clearly and provide an atmosphere that is reflect of the world and events within it.
Instrumentation: Viola, Flute, and Harp
Premiere Performers: Jose Muniz (viola), Janine Neprud (flute), Julia Van Patter (keyboard/harp)
Recording Performers: Katie Bracewell (viola), Elizabeth Church (flute), and Juliana Leimer (harp)
Sound Engineer: Christopher Miller
One Night (2017)
Music composed for the Foxshire Films short film "One Night". The film is a Spielberg esk thriller about three children who discover a cassette tape that is possessed by darker forces. The music emulates the sense of horror and incorporates extended techniques on the horn in ways not commonly heard in standard repertoire. The film will be premiered in early April of 2017.
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Horn, Percussion (Timpani, Tam-Tam, Suspended Cymbal, and Waterphone), 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
Musicians: Noah Cline (flute), Taiki Azuma (oboe), Frank Starobin (horn), Chris Miller (percussion), Dwyla Pearson (violin 1), Devin Brown (violin 2), Carmen Granger (viola), Ben Sharp (cello), and Emily Damrel (double bass)
Sound Engineer: Timothy Burgees
Music composed for the Foxshire Films short film "One Night". The film is a Spielberg esk thriller about three children who discover a cassette tape that is possessed by darker forces. The music emulates the sense of horror and incorporates extended techniques on the horn in ways not commonly heard in standard repertoire. The film will be premiered in early April of 2017.
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Horn, Percussion (Timpani, Tam-Tam, Suspended Cymbal, and Waterphone), 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
Musicians: Noah Cline (flute), Taiki Azuma (oboe), Frank Starobin (horn), Chris Miller (percussion), Dwyla Pearson (violin 1), Devin Brown (violin 2), Carmen Granger (viola), Ben Sharp (cello), and Emily Damrel (double bass)
Sound Engineer: Timothy Burgees
Sweep the Stars (2018-19)
Music for a play written and directed by Abigail Van Patter. This play tells the story of a young child who embarks on an adventure to meet magical characters and places in her flying boat (ages 0-6).
Instrumentation: Vibraphone and Marimba Duet with additional auxiliary percussion
Music for a play written and directed by Abigail Van Patter. This play tells the story of a young child who embarks on an adventure to meet magical characters and places in her flying boat (ages 0-6).
Instrumentation: Vibraphone and Marimba Duet with additional auxiliary percussion
Chamber Works
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The Beast and the Bird, Duet for Alto Saxophone and Horn (2017) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfExupwLV0s
inside Mind, Harp, Flute, and Viola Trio (2017-18) I. contrary MOODS II. inside Mind The Brief Wondrous Life, Piece for Unspecified Chamber Ensemble (2018) This piece was performed by the UNCG Present-Continuous Chamber Ensemble. |
Student Arrangements
Frosty the Snow Man by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson arr. for Guitar Ensemble (2013)
Star Wars Main Theme by John Williams arr. for Grade 3 String Orchestra (2015)
Rhythm-a-Ning by Thelonious Monk arr. for Grade 3 Woodwind Ensemble (2015)
Mission Impossible Theme by Lalo Schifrin arr. for Grade 3 Percussion Ensemble (2016)
Simple Gifts by Elder Joseph Brackett arr. for Grade 3 Concert Band (2017)
Star Wars Medley: The Music of John Williams arr. for Grade 3 Concert Band (2017)
Star Wars Main Theme by John Williams arr. for Grade 3 String Orchestra (2015)
Rhythm-a-Ning by Thelonious Monk arr. for Grade 3 Woodwind Ensemble (2015)
Mission Impossible Theme by Lalo Schifrin arr. for Grade 3 Percussion Ensemble (2016)
Simple Gifts by Elder Joseph Brackett arr. for Grade 3 Concert Band (2017)
Star Wars Medley: The Music of John Williams arr. for Grade 3 Concert Band (2017)
Jazz Arrangements
I've Got Rhythm by George Gershwin arr. Andrew Beach (2016)
Summertime by George Gershwin arr. Andrew Beach (2016)
*Recorded performances can be found in the 'Videos' tab above.
Summertime by George Gershwin arr. Andrew Beach (2016)
*Recorded performances can be found in the 'Videos' tab above.
