Collegiate Repertoire for Oboe

My intention in writing Impressions was to present to both the audience and the performers short and simple character pieces, each leaving very contrasting mental images of people, places, or

Commissioned in memory of renowned oboist/pedagogue John Mack, the title hints at how influential teachers shape their students' internal dialogues. Cast in two movements, the first (Ricercare doloroso)

Metamorphosis for two oboes and piano explores the idea of rebirth and growth through trials and tribulations. The work concludes with a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson that brings together the

Using the translated poems of Chinese women poets from the 3rd century through the 20th century,  the soprano and oboe weave a story of love, death, life, and what we hold close to our hearts.

A beautiful homage to Edvard Grieg set in his richly harmonic style. Reflective and calming in character, this original solo will make a gorgeous addition to any performance recital.

Wood Song for solo oboe (2019) was inspired by the Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) poem of the same name.  It tells of the wood thrush bird as well as the poet's honesty of kissing life "scars and