Orchestral
Notes: Uses mathematical relationships - one theme is repeated in a slightly modified version in a different key, each part of the theme starting with 9 bars and then reducing by 2 bars, using harmonics in seconds (two notes immediately adjacent to each other (which usually sound jarring).
Composed: 2021.
Instruments: String orchestra.
Notes: “Jestlet,” an invented word for a little joke. Composed just for fun.
Composed: 2022.
Instruments: String orchestra.
Notes: In the key of A Major, a key of hope, satisfaction, cheerfulness, etc., it broadly follows a classical structure with three movements: (1) A Rondo; (2) Minuet followed by a Trio and then another Minuet; and (3) variations on a theme.
Composed: 2021.
Instruments: Violin concerto - string orchestra with violin solo.
Notes: Broadly (but not explicitly) in classical symphony structure with four movements: (1) Sonata; (2) Slow second movement; (3) Scherzo (musical joke); and an (4) up-beat Rondo.
Composed: 2020.
Instruments: Symphony orchestra.
Notes: Uses unorthodox timing of 5/4, syncopated rhythms, largely chordal structure in the strings and chords with passing seconds before resolving in both strings and piano.
Composed: 2022.
Instruments: Piano concerto -string orchestra with piano.
Notes: A double violin concerto in four movements: (1) Seeing and hating evil in the world; (2) Acknowledgement and regret at personal failings; (3) Decision to change direction; transition into final movement - temptation to revert always lurks; and (4) Joy at success.
Composed: 2021.
Instruments: String orchestra with two solo violins.
Notes: A rondo starting and ending in the key of F Major, with some modulations to other keys internally within the other themes.
Composed: 2018:
Instruments: Symphony orchestra.
Notes: An arrangement of a Hebrew folk song entitled Al Ha Sfat Yam Kineret (On the Shores of the Sea of Galilee), making use of two separate musical ensembles; a string orchestra and a string quintet. The music is antiphonal, with the string quintet located centre-left about 10 feet in front of the orchestra.
Composed: 2022.
Instruments: String orchestra and string quintet - 2 violins, viola, violincello and double bass.
Notes: Reminiscent of the moon rising between clouds over the rugged Rocky Mountains on a summer evening, Aspin groves blowing in a warm, playful summer breeze, nearby stream flowing with snow melt.
Composed: 2017.
Instruments: Piano concerto - string orchestra with piano.