Highlights for Midwest 2025

Concert Band

Hymn Suite (2025, 14 minutes, Grade 5)
A suite of concert arrangements of three beloved hymns: “Redeemer of Israel,” “Our Savior’s Love,” and “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief.”

Summer Has Ten Thousand Stars (Concert Band Version) (2024, 10 minutes, Grade 5)
A one-movement piece with bold fanfares contrasted with lyrical writing and delicate pointillism, the work captures the wonder of the night sky.

Phoenix (Concert Band Version) (2025, 14 minutes, Grade 5)
A three movement work inspired by the legendary immortal bird that burns itself to cinders, then rises from its own ashes.

After Further Review (2021, 3 minutes, Grade 2.5)
A theme and variations on “L'homme Armé” for young bands inspired by football instant replays

The Beating Heart of Dawn (2020, 8 minutes, Grade 5)
A lyrical concert opener with rich harmonies and a dark undercurrent, The Beating Heart of Dawn is a piece about hope.

Orchestra

Fantasy on an Irish Tune (2025, 7 min, 3222 – 4231 – timp+5, hp, pno – strings)
Commissioned by Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra, the piece was inspired the the Cliffs of Moher—both the place and the traditional tune named after it.

Summer Has Ten Thousand Stars (2010, 10 min, 3332 – 4331 – timp+3, hp – strings)
Rousing fanfares and delicate pointillism capture the wonder of the night sky. Selected for ACO’s 2024 EarShot Readings with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Summer Has Ten Thousand Stars (Youth + Community Version) (2025, 10 min, 1111 – 1111 – timp+1 – strings)
An arrangement commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra that makes the piece accessible to youth and community groups. To be published via EarShot Publishing.

Lo Que Dejamos Atrás (forthcoming, 10-15 min, 2222 – 4321 – timp+2, hp, pno – strings)
A work-in-progress for orchestra inspired by my Argentine family’s musical legacy and immigration to New York City. Seeking interested commissioners and performers

Nana’s Waltz (2022. 3 min, strings)
A restrained, poignant waltz inspired by Satie and Ravel

Aspen Song (2019, 5 min, strings and harp)
A lyrical, rustic air that features a brief, soaring solo for the concertmaster

Solo & Ensemble

Phoenix (Sax Choir Version) (2023, 14 minutes, Grade 5) — also available in a Sax Quartet Version
Premiered at the 2023 Midwest Clinic by the Round Rock (TX) High School Saxophone Choir, who also commissioned it

Monet's Gardens (2009, 7 minutes, Grade 4)
A meditative, pointillistic work for sax quartet inspired by a trip to France.

Six Inventions (2022, 15 minutes, Grade 5)
6 movements for flute and saxophone that capture the map-cap energy of crazy inventors and their inventions.

Clarinet Sonata (2009, 24 minutes, Grade 5)
A four movement work that explores themes of distraction, anxiety and identity.

Daydreams and Postlude (2015, 12 minutes, Grade 5)
A four movement work for solo oboe.