Scores

Software

Most of my music requires specialized devices and/or my physical presence. For many pieces I've never bothered to make finished scores. But here are ones for which I do have some form of notation. Some I've included because they can be performed with relatively normal instruments or readily available technology. Others are here for readers who are simply curious for more information. Also check out "Software" for downloadable computer programs.

  • Roomtone Variations (2013-14)
    For any combination of instruments and live computer score.

    In Roomtone Variations( the resonant frequencies of the concert hall are mapped by computer, in real time, through acoustic feedback, and projected as staff notation (this takes something less than 2 minutes, and opens the performance). The strongest, most resonant pitches appear first, at the left, the weakest at the far right. Once the staves are filled the musicians improvise variations on these notes (and some octaves) as they are highlighted, gradually stepping through a site-specific architectural tone row.

    Videos of typical performances:
    Oakland, CA, 2013
    Santiago, Chile, 2015
    Padova, Italy, 2016

  • Salvage (Guiyu Blues) (2008)
    For seven performers reanimating dead circuitry.

  • English Music (2002)
    For four or more wind or brass instruments and prepared CD.
    Download backing track.

  • Sonnet 40 (1998)
    For solo trumpet.

  • Still (After) Lives (1997)
    For chamber ensemble and voice.

  • Broken Light (1991)
    For string quartet and hacked "skipping" CD player.

  • Libretto for It Was A Dark And Stormy Night (1990)
    For chamber ensemble, electronics and voice.

  • Prose scores, 1974-79
    A collection of student work for feedback, various instrumental and electronic settings.