2025—5:30 (orchestral version of chamber piece)
2(pic).1.1.1 - 2.2.1.0 - perc - str
An energetic piece based in part on the Mexican folk song “Cielito Lindo,” with a prominent clarinet part.
Cielos
The Eye of the World
2008—6:30 (large orchestra)
Inspired by Robert Jordan’s novels.
Letters from the War
2011—10:30 (string orchestra; grade 4)
A 4-movement string suite, commissioned by the Northern Guilford Middle School Orchestra (Greensboro, NC), Jesse Suggs conducting. Movements may be performed independently.
I.Marziale (2:15, grade 3.5)
II. Patetico (3:30, grade 3.5)
III. Con moto (2:15, grade 4)
IV. Vivace (2:30, grade 4)
2011—7:30 (string orchestra [4.2.2.1])
A moving, somber piece for advanced string orchestra, inspired by Mohammed Bouazizi and the Arab Spring.
Shaheed
Voces
2012—16:30
2.2.3(bcl).2 - 4.3.3.1 - timp.2perc - hp - opt. youth chr - str
An exploration of immigration for orchestra and optional children’s chorus.
Voces was co-created with immigrant youth from Chelsea, MA. During the process, the youth learned to play recorders and created musical motifs that became the basis of this piece, which also quotes traditional songs from our countries of origin. Voces opens with a sound collage of responses to the question "What does it mean to you to be an immigrant?"
2021—4:00
1.1.1.1 - 1.1.1.1 - 2perc - str
A short, fun exploration for chamber orchestra of the clave rhythm, composed using motifs created by immigrant youth in Chelsea, MA. Particularly appropriate for family concerts and educational settings!