ORCHESTRAL
“Your “Essay” is a wonderful work, full of rich harmonies, color and textures and very well crafted string parts.
We enjoyed recording the work and look forward to performing it next year on a series concert in Kiev.”
- Dmitry Ivanovich, Kiev Philharmonic, June 2006
Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, Opus 150 (2023-24) 23’ for Dr. Timothy Jones, violin, and Dr. Mark Laycock, conductor
orch. (2, 2+e.h., 2+bass, 2+contra - 4, 2, 2, 1, timp, bass drum, str)
PREMIERE October 29, 2024, Wichita State University Orchestra, Timothy Jones, violin, Mark Laycock, conductor
Lent et mélancolique (...Feuilles mortes, Dead Leaves), Opus 148 (2023) 4’ for Med Arts Symphony, Steve Lewis, conductor
Orchestration of Debussy’s Piano Prelude, Book 2, No.2
orch. (2, 2, 2, 2 - 4, 2, 3, 1, timp, str)
4/20/2024 PREMIERE Med Arts Symphony, Battenfeld Auditorium, Kansas City, Kansas, Steve Lewis, conductor
Essay No. 3, Opus 147 (2022) 11’ for my friend, Steve Lewis
orch. (2, 2+e.h., 2, 2 - 4, 2, 2, 1, timp, str)
12/9/2023 PREMIERE Med Arts Symphony, Battenfeld Auditorium, Kansas City, Kansas, Steve Lewis, conductor
Suite Diabolique, Opus 141 (2020) 10’ Commissioned by the Metropolitan Youth Sinfonia, Parker Stanley, conductor
orch. (3, 2, 2, 2 - 1, 1, 1, timp, tubular bells, triangle, str)
5/3/2020 Metropolitan Youth Sinfonia, Parker Stanley, conductor
Overture to Winter, Opus 139 (2016) 8’ Commissioned by the Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Tony Brandolino, conductor
orch. (2+picc, 1+e.h., 2, 2 - 4, 2, 2+bass, 1, timp, tubular bells, hp, str)
12/4/2016 PREMIERE Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Liberty, MO, Tony Brandolino, conductor
12/7/2019 Med Arts Symphony, Battenfeld Auditorium, Kansas City, Kansas, Steve Lewis, conductor
Raven’s Final Flight, Opus 136 (2013) 4’ for South Valley Junior High, Andra Lewin, conductor
String Orchestra, (optional - Piano & Bells)
5/2013 PREMIERE South Valley Junior High, Liberty, MO, Robert H. Hagenbuch, Jr., conductor
Essay No. 2, Homage to 1317, Opus 133 (2012) 9’ Commissioned by the Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Tony Brandolino, conductor
orch. (2+picc, 2+e.h., 2+bass, 2+cb - 4, 4, 2+bass, 1, timp, str)
10/20/2012 PREMIERE Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Liberty, MO, Tony Brandolino, conductor
Overture of Crisis, Opus 96 (2006) 4’
orch. (2+picc, 2+e.h., 2, 2+cbsn - 4, 2, 2+bass, 1, timp, str)
3/2007 Millennium Symphony Orchestra , Norfolk, Virginia, Robert Ian Winstin, conductor
Elegy, Opus 93 (2006) 10’
orch. (Oboe, English Horn, 2 French Horns, 2 Harps, Strings)
March for Liberty, Opus 74 (2002) 7’ commissioned by the East Central Indiana Youth Symphony, Brian Dollinger, conductor
orch. (2, 2, 2, 2 - 2, 2, 2, 0, timp, str)
4/2002 PREMIERE East Central Indiana Youth Symphony, Muncie, Indiana, Brian Dollinger, conductor
Essay No. 1, Homage to Barber, Opus 41 (1998) 11’
orch. (2, 2, 2, 2 - 2, 2, 0, 0, timp, str)
6/2006 PREMIERE Kiev Philharmonic, Ukraine, Robert Ian Winstin, conductor
9/30/2006 Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Liberty, MO, Tony Brandolino, conductor
4/23/2022 Med Arts Symphony, Battenfeld Auditorium, Kansas City, Kansas, Steve Lewis, conductor
STRING ORCHESTRA
Lullaby for William, Opus 149 (2023) 3’ for William Barrett Senst
String Orchestra
Concerto Grosso, Opus 143 (2021) 11’ Comissioned by the Midwest Chamber Ensemble, Steve Lewis, conductor
String Orchestra
10/24/2021 PREMIERE Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Prairie Village, KS, Steve Lewis, conductor
Adagio & Celebration, Opus 142 (2021) 9’ for the 15th Anniversary, July Strings Camp, Robert H. Hagenbuch, Jr., conductor
String Orchestra
7/2021 PREMIERE Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Platte Woods, MO, Robert H. Hagenbuch, Jr., conductor
Eviny’s Lullaby, Opus 137 (2013) 4’
Raven’s Final Flight, Opus 136 (2013) 4’ for South Valley Junior High, Andra Lewin, conductor
String Orchestra, (optional - Piano & Bells)
5/2013 South Valley Junior High, Liberty, MO, Robert H. Hagenbuch, Jr., conductor
Elegy for String Orchestra, Opus 135a (2012) 6’
for the children of Sandy Hook
Purple Sky, Opus 130 (2011) 4’
7/2011 PREMIERE for the 5th anniversary, KC Strings Summer Music Camp, Merriam, Kansas, Robert H. Hagenbuch, Jr., conductor
Dreaming of a Lullaby, Opus 129 (2011) 2’
7/2011 PREMIERE for the 5th anniversary, KC Strings Summer Music Camp, Merriam, Kansas, Robert H. Hagenbuch, Jr., conductor
Poem, Opus 122 (2010) Work in progress
Chant & Melancholy Scherzo, Opus 100 (2006) 11’ commissioned by the Oak Park High School Orchestra, Robert Hale, conductor
4/2007 PREMIERE Oak Park High School Orchestra, Gladstone, Missouri, Robert Hale, conductor - performed at District Orchestra Festival contest
Daydreams, Opus 37 (1998) 6’ commissioned by the Maple Park Middle School Orchestra, Terri Girbson-Zink, conductor
3/1998 PREMIERE Maple Park Middle School Orchestra, Kansas City, Missouri, Terri Girbson-Zink, conductor
CHORAL
This is My Play’s Last Scene, Opus 53 (1998) 7’ poem: John Donne
commissioned by the Kansas University Men’s Chorus, Jeffrey Carter, conductor
TTBB
Ave Maria, Opus 28 (1997) 5’
commissioned by the Jacomo Chorale, Independence, Missouri, Jeffrey Carter, conductor
A Capella Choir SATB
10/18/1997 PREMIERE The RLDS Temple, Independence, Missouri, Jacomo Chorale, Jeffrey Carter, conductor
SOLO VOICE/SONG CYCLES
Rose Pogonias, Opus 49 (1998) 3 Songs 11’ poem: Robert Frost
Soprano & Piano
Alone, Opus 48 (1998) 8’ poem: Edgar Allen Poe
Baritone & Chamber Orchestra
Love, Opus 32 (1998) 3 Songs 8’ poem: George Herbert
Baritone & Piano
Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now, Opus 30 (1997) 3 Songs 7’ poem: A.E. Houseman
Soprano & Piano
To One in Paradise, Opus 25 (1996) Song Cycle 10’ poem: Edgar Allen Poe
Soprano & Piano
10/13/1996 Music Arts Institute Composition Recital, Independence, Missouri, Susie Akin, soprano, Velma Tyson, piano
The Death-Song of the Poet, Opus 11 (1992) Song Cycle 18’ poem: Charles Mackay
Baritone & Piano
4/1992 PREMIERE Humboldt State Composition Recital, Arcata, California, Lourin Plant, baritone, Rufus Divine, piano
CHAMBER MUSIC
Reverie of Peace, Opus 145 (2021) 3’30”
commissioned by Jon Compton, for his father, Lloyd
flute & B-flat clarinet
Viola Sonata No. 2, Opus 140 (2017) 23’
viola & piano
11/5/2017 PREMIERE Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Platte Woods, MO Robert H. Hagenbuch, Jr, viola & Thomas J. Willbanks, piano
11/12/2017 Wyatt Park Christian Church, St. Joseph, MO Robert H. Hagenbuch, Jr, viola & Thomas J. Willbanks, piano
Elegy for String Quartet, Opus 135 (2012) 6’
for the children of Sandy Hook
Prelude & Fuguette, Opus 133 (2012) 4’ for the Violin Quartet at Basehor High School, Basehor, Kansas
4 violins
4/2012 KMEA District contest, Basehor High School Violin Quartet
Meditation and Descent, Opus 123 (2010) work in progress
violin & piano
Lee Lee, Opus 119 (2010) 2’
violin & viola
Tour de K.C. Strings, Opus 113 (20o9) 4’ commissioned by K.C. Strings, Merriam, Kansas
violin & string bass
Lullaby for Asa, Opus 107 (2008) 2’
violin & viola
Concertino for French Horn, Timpani & Strings, Opus 103 (2007) 9’
french horn, timpani & strings
P.D.Q. Battle Quartet, Opus 95 (2006) 7’
violin, viola, clarinet & piano
2/2007 Composition Recital at William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, Tony Brandolino, violin, Robert Hagenbuch, Jr. viola, Randall Cunningham, clarinet, Thomas J. Willbanks, piano
Prelude, Opus 87 - homage to Vaughan Williams (2004) 5’
viola & piano
R.I.P. Earl, Opus 86 (2004) 2’
two violas
Elegy for Tascha, Opus 77a (2002) 2’
two violas
String Quartet in 3 movements, Opus 47 (1998) 21’
2 violins, viola & cello
Christmas Lullaby for Breanna, Opus 26 (1995) 2’
violin & piano
Viola Sonata No. 1, Opus 16 (1992) 13’
viola & piano
10/13/1996 Music Arts Institute Composition Recital, Independence, Missouri, John Adams, viola, Velma Tyson, piano
4/6/1992 Humboldt State Composition Recital, Arcata, California, Patricia Wells-Heller, viola, Duane Heller, piano
Divina Commedia, Opus 9 - Trio in 3 movements (1991) 20’ Incidental Music for Dante
oboe, english horn and clarinet
3/1991 Humboldt State Composition Recital, Arcata, California, Kelly Hagenbuch, oboe, Phil Kates, english horn, Jonathan Buckmaster, clarinet
Sentiment, Opus 7 (1989) 2’
violin & piano
5/1990 Humboldt State Composition Recital, Arcata, California, Robert Hagenbuch, Jr., violin, Michael Walker, piano
SOLO PIANO
Sonata No. 3, Opus 138 - Forty-Five Variations on the theme of Dies irae (2014) 18’
Jane’s Spirit, Opus 134 - for Beth Brown (2012) 2’
Reflection for Irene, Opus 131 - in memory of my grandmother (2011) 2’
Spring Nocturne, Opus 120 (2011) 2’
Sonata No. 2, Opus 118 - The Mystic (2010) work in progress
Lullaby for E.F.J. Toma, Opus 114 (2009) 2’
Lullaby for W.H. Friese, Opus 111 (2009) 2’
Lullaby for C.A. VanWallahegan, Opus 110 (2009) 2’
The Chalice Lullaby, Opus 109 - in memory of Duane Heller (2009) 2’
Morning Prayer, Opus 118a (2009) 2’
Nocturne, Opus 105 - For Doug, n memory of Jean Hassel (2007) 2’
Sonata No. 1, Symphonic, Opus 101 - for Tom Willbanks (2009) 16’
7/18/2010 Recital at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Platte Woods, Missouri, Thomas J. Willbanks, piano
Peonies, Opus 98 - for the Mayo Family (2006) 3’
Lullaby, Opus 84 - for the Sophia Joy Monroe (2004) 2’
Lamentoso, Opus 83 - for the Restivo Family (2004) 2’
Elegy for Tascha, Opus 77 - for Henry Bullock (2002) 2’ commissioned by Henry Bullock
Poeme, Opus 76 - in memory of Richard G. Coen (2002) 2’
Lullaby for John Chrysostim Kemner, Opus 72 (2002) 2’
Lullaby for Hollis Jeffrey, Opus 70 (2000) 2’
Flower Blossoms, 3 pieces, Opus 67 (1999) 11’
Canto, ergo sum, Opus 66 - for Jeffrey Carter (1999) 3’
Solace, Opus 63 (1999) 2’
Emily’s Paradise, Opus 61 - for Amy Cliff (1999) 2’
PRELUDES for Piano, Book 2, No. 14-18, Opus 56 (1999) 9’
PRELUDES for Piano, Book 2, No. 8-13, Opus 54 (1999) 12’
Three, 4-part Chorales, Opus 43-45 (1998) 5’
Song without Words, Opus 42 - for my Mother (1998) 2’
PRELUDES for Piano, Book 2, No. 1-7, Opus 38 (1998) 15’
PRELUDES for Piano, Book 1, No. 7-18, Opus 36 (1998) 14’
Romance No. 2, Opus 29 (1997) 2’
PRELUDES for Piano, Book 1, No. 1-6, Opus 23 (1993) 10’
Reflection for Minnie, Opus 19 - in memory of my great grandmother (1992) 2’
Nocturne, Opus 13 (1992) 2’
Etude, Opus 12 (1992) 2’
Funeral March in F# minor, Opus 6 (1991) 4’
Fantasia in B-flat minor, Opus 5 (1991) 4’
2 Preludes, Opus 3-4 (1988) 4’
Romance No. 1, Opus 2 (1987) 2’
INSTRUMENTAL SOLO
WOODWINDS
Saxophone The 20th Spring, Opus 128 (2011) 3’
Oboe Fireside Nocturne, Opus 92 (2006) 3’ for Kelly Sue
Clarinet Suite for B-Flat Clarinet in Six movements, Opus 31 (1997) 11’ commissioned by John Wiener
2/3/2007 Composition Recital at William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, Randall Cunningham, clarinet
1997 Clarinet Recital at Pittsburgh State, Pittsburgh, Kansas, John Wiener, clarinet
Bassoon Lamentiphonal, Opus 22 (1996) 5’ for Jason Schilling
10/13/1996 Music Arts Institute, Independence, Missouri
4/6/1992 Humboldt State Composition Recital, Arcata, California, Jason Schilling, bassoon
Oboe Four Aspen Pieces, Opus 20 (1992) 8’ for Kelly Sue
Flute Five Preludes, Opus 17 (1992) 6’ for Jane Hoffman
10/13/1996 Music Arts Institute, Independence, Missouri
4/6/1992 Humboldt State Composition Recital, Arcata, California, Jane Hoffman, flute
BRASS
Trombone Elegy for Tenor Trombone & Tam tams, Opus 10 (1992) 5’ for Frank Brown
4/6/1992 Humboldt State Composition Recital, Arcata, California, Frank Brown, trombone
STRINGS
Violin Waltz & Lullaby, for Dylan Hauser, Opus 146 (2021) 5’
Violin Nocturne for my son, Hollis, Opus 144 (2021) 5’
Violin Reverie for Sam Barnes, Opus 127 (2010) 3’ commissioned by Megan Barnes
Viola Solace Prayer, Opus 125 (2010) 3’ in memory of Debbie Wasko
10/18/2018 Atchison Symphony concert, Atchison, Kansas, Kenton Lanier, viola
Viola Muse Gnome Suite, Opus 116 (2010) 8’ work in progress
Violin Peace to Little John, Opus 99 (2007) 2’ for Rachel Scott
7/18/2010 Recital at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Platte Woods, Missouri, Robert Hagenbuch, Jr., violin
Violin The Cheetah Cub, Opus 97 (2006) 2’ for Breanna
Violin Jade Butterfly, Opus 94 (2006) 3’ for Dianne Lee
Violin Dance & Nocturne, Opus 91 (2006) 8’ for Tony Brandolino
6/2006 Liberty Arts Festival, Liberty, Missouri, Tony Brandolino, violin
Cello The Empress, Opus 90 (2005) 3’ for Jane Monroe
Violin The Dove’s Rose, Opus 89 (2005) 3’ for Jessica Thomas
Viola Reflections, Opus 88 (2005) 2’ for “warrior” Kim Brown
12/2005 Road Warriors cycling team, Holiday Party, Robert Hagenbuch, Jr., viola
Viola Plateaus, Opus 85 (2004) 2’ homage to Aaron Copland
Viola Solemn Serenade, Opus 82 (2004) 4’ for Henry Bullock
7/18/2010 Recital at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Platte Woods, Missouri, Robert Hagenbuch, Jr., viola
Violin Homage to 1943, Opus 78 (2003) 2’ for my Grandparents’ 60th anniversary
Bass Melancholy Scherzo, Opus 68 (1999) 4’ for Mischa Krutz
Violin Chant & Celebration, Opus 46 (1998) 5’ for David Ebersole
7/1998 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Platte Woods, Missouri, Robert Hagenbuch, Jr., violin
Violin Tall Concrete Structures, Opus 40 (1998) 5’ for my father, Bob, Sr.
10/1998 Music Arts Institute, Independence, Missouri, Robert Hagenbuch, Jr., violin
Viola Caprice alla Campanella, Opus 35 (1997) 2’ for Carl Cook
Cello Nocturne, Opus 34 (1997) 2’ for Kayl Soukup
Violin Etude, Opus 33 (1997) 1’ for Benjamin Plummer
Violin Elegy, Opus 27 (1997) 3’ in memory of Yano Di’Marco