Works for String Orchestra

Works for Tuba

(see tubist page for more information and free music to play!)

Variations on "America the Beautiful" (also available for full orchestra)

    An arrangement of the well-known anthem that goes through several full variations depicting different musical styles that have become popular in American music. Very effective at events such as Memorial Day and other patriotic celebrations.

27 Etudes for the Advancing Tuba Player

    This was an "Honorable Mention" at the 2003 T.U.B.A. (now I.T.E.A.) composition contest. Exactly as the name implies - this collection of 27 etudes is designed as a transitional book for students between those earlier books (Rubank, Beeler, etc...) and the more advanced etude books (Tyrrell, Rochut, Fink, etc...)

12 Days (string orchestra with chimes and timpani) 

    Written using a unique formal structure yet very understandable for students, it requires strong interpretive skills and immense control from all string players.

The New Tuba Player's Manual

    Designed for the non-tuba player, this manual is appropriate for teachers and students alike. It covers everything that typically comes up - from basic care, to forming the embouchure, the holding the instrument. Including are a set of duets and beginning exercises, designed to get things started. Duets parts are recorded and available for additional purchase. Great for being able to demonstrate good tone if a tuba player of high quality is not readily available.

John Henry (tuba, anvil, narrator, string orchestra)

    This tells the childhood folk tale of John Henry, but through the narrator as well as through the music. This is the most recent (spring 2009) composition, and indicates the direction my compositions are heading, trying to keep this immense treasure of folk tales alive for future generations.

Bride's Processional (String Quartet)

    Written for the composer's wedding, this was the processional leading to the alter. Rather simple, but requires good ensemble playing.

Sonata #2 in e minor (Benedetto Marcello, arranged Michael D. Blostein, available from Southern Music)

    In the tradition of other well-known Baroque sonatas, this sonata sits extremely well for the tuba, and is even more effective when performed with harpsichord.

Pagan Dance (written as a commission for the Mannheim Middle School Orchestra, Peter Tambroni, Director)

    A level 3 or 4 work which has a catchy groove to it (very popular today in educational music - groove based music works because it draws on the commonality and repetition so common in popular music but incorporates musical traits necessary for younger players to learn).

Nebulous (12 tuba ensemble, available from the tuba-euphonium press)

    As the name implies, the tuba-euphonium ensemble is one of those ensemble types that is constantly changing as better and more music is being developed. Here, the change is through meter, where the timing alters gradually, by instrument, throughout the work.

Other Works

Canyon Images (Brass Quartet (2 trumpets, trombone, tuba))

    Written as a memoir of my initial mental images upon seeing the Grand Canyon, trying to capture how echos and various sounds are affected by the natural wonder.

Stroll (Marimba Solo)

    This is a very demanding work, which requires the full use of the marimba.

O Captain, My Captain (Mixed Chorus)

    Based on the poem, this hymn is equally as haunting. Currently under revision.