Monthly Archives: April 2009

(Un)Consciousness

Here is the last movement of my saxophone quartet. Delirium: Five Episodes for Saxophone Quartet – V. (Un)Consciousness (2008) Performed by the Spectrum Saxophone Quartet: Jon Yuhasz Pratt, Jordan Van Hemert, Cassandra McKindles, Alexandrea Surinck.

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Intoxications

The next mp3 I am uploading, is the fourth movement of my saxophone quartet (the third was not performed).  It will end abruptly as connects to the fifth and final movement. Delirium: Five Episodes for Saxophone Quartet – IV. Intoxications … Continue reading

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Restlessness

The third mp3 I am uploading, is the second movement of my saxophone quartet. Delirium: Five Episodes for Saxophone Quartet – II. Restlessness (2008) Performed by the Spectrum Saxophone Quartet: Jon Yuhasz Pratt, Jordan Van Hemert, Cassandra McKindles, Alexandrea Surinck.

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Fevers

Next on the download list is the first movement from my saxophone quartet: Delirium: Five Episodes for Saxophone Quartet – I. Fevers (2008) Performed by the Spectrum Saxophone Quartet: Jon Yuhasz Pratt, Jordan Van Hemert, Cassandra McKindles, Alexandrea Surinck.

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Midnight Snowfall

For those of you waiting for mp3s (all 3 of you) from my concert, I will be uploading them one at a time.  First up… Winter’s First Whisper – I. Midnight Snowfall (2008) Douglas P. Burtch Jr., conductor Enjoy!!

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Graduate Composition Recital

Tuesday was the big night as two years of hard work finally paid off.  All the music that was performed was written while I was a student at C.M.U.  After starting the concert late for a few nervous minutes (as … Continue reading

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Composition Recital – Rehearsal

On Monday, April 6, we had the dress rehearsal in Staples Hall.  This was the only time we got to check the balance of the group and to iron out any kinks.  Luckily, I had edited the pieces and fixed … Continue reading

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And another!!

For all those still waiting with anxious ears, I will update about my concert once I get the recordings all edited and such.  Gotta cut out all the thunderous standing ovations, you know!! But just to update, more shows finished!! … Continue reading

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Composition Recital

Tomorrow night, Tuesday April 7 at 8:00 pm, my Master’s Composition Recital will be taking place!!  The program will consist of pieces I have written while I have studied at Central Michigan University. Voodoo (2008) – Andrew Shankles, conductor Delirium: … Continue reading

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2 Fast 2 Furious

Man… what a productive weekend.  As of tonight, these are the shows I have finished: Brazoswood (TX) Mill Creek (GA) Robert E. Lee (TX) Clovis (NM) Georgetown (TX) Vandegrift (TX) Monterey (TX) North Lincoln (NC) Once I get this recital … Continue reading

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