VEIL (2017), for mezzo soprano and fixed media (with optional percussion). Published by Jay Derderian Music Publishing. full score (5 pages, 8.5″ x 11″) – print-on-demand $10 –
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Music for Untrained Sting Quartet
Year composed: 2020 Instrumentation: 2 violins, viola, cello Duration (approx.): 3′ NOTES: A text-based composition intended for four people who’ve never played an instrument in their life but want to perform music. PERUSAL SCORE Contact the composer if you’d like to view a perusal score. PROGRAM NOTES Ever wanted to play music but don’t have […]
Nomad Suite
Year composed: 2019 Instrumentation: flute, guitar Duration (approx.): 10′ NOTES: Commissioned by and dedicated to the Cerulean Duo: Sarah Tiedman, flute, and Mario Diaz, guitar i. cacti dreams ii. desert nocturne iii. hit the road PERUSAL SCORE Coming soon. PROGRAM NOTES All who wander aren’t necessarily lost, and those who are lost might not have been wandering in […]
Year composed: 2019 Instrumentation: mezzo-soprano, alto sax, viola (optional), and fixed media Duration (approx.): 8′ NOTES: Commissioned by and dedicated to Megan Ihnen and Alan Theisen. Mezzo range – Ab3 – F5 PERUSAL SCORE Copyright © Jay Derderian Music Publishing (ASCAP), 20198. All Rights Reserved.
Ludic Loops
Year composed: 2018 Instrumentation: piano, marimba Duration (approx.): 10′ NOTES: Commissioned by and dedicated to the L+M Duo. Performers must be proficient in both piano and marimba. The two performers switch places during the course of the piece. An alternate version wherein both performers remain at their designated instrument is currently being developed. Contact the composer […]