Written in 1914 and based on a text by Richard Dehmel.

3 trumpets 3 trombones tuba score and parts

A challenging Concerto exploring the melodic and textural possibilities of the Tuba with the composer's own reduction of the orchestral material for performance by Tuba and Piano.

Parts: 8-8-5-5-5

Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric Sa nuit d'ete several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's Soneto de la Noche from his Cien Sonetos de Amor speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet serene and folk-like utilizing direct harmonies accompanying long lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous Sure on this Shining Night is set much like a song from the American musical theater a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke's poignant Voici le soir recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.

optional treble chorus and chimes optional treble chorus and chimes

Solo instrument (English horn flute clarinet bassoon horn or trumpet) and string orchestra.

In Spanish and English.

For SATB Chorus trumpet 3 trombones and percussion.

Ciranda Das Sete Notas is a beautifully crafted work for solo Bassoon and String Orchestra by Heitor Villa-Lobos arranged here for Bassoon with Piano accompaniment. This adventurous piece certainly explores the compass and sonorities of the instrument providing the advancing bassoonist with an enjoyable challenge. The solo bassoon part is also included on a separate insert.

Flute/Oboe and 3 Clarinets or 4 Recorders