Concert and Contest Music for Woodwinds

The idea for Burn3 simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a journey.

Scotland's Isle of Skye is known for its breathtaking landscapes and ancient mythology. This five-movement suite adopts characteristics found within the land and legends of the island. Soar over Neist Point

Originally written for solo clarinet and wind ensemble, Twitch was premiered at the 2016 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. The excitement from beginning to end is palpable. Even in the calmer

Inspired by the beautiful poetry of author Anne Carson, specifically her poem Stanzas, Sexes, Seductions, each of the six movements is a direct reflection of individual words and

Written to celebrate the wedding of two of the composer's friends, this piece explores the many beautiful timbres that come with blending the two instruments together, paralleling the beauty of two people

This challenging duet is filled with fun Latin grooves. The percussionist has a pedal tambourine, and both performers play egg shaker at various times. Duration: 5:20

Silent Flower is a lovely trio for recorder or flute, piano, and marimba

A fun and energetic piece for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, and percussion. The syncopated rhythms found throughout are a reflection of the funk music that the composer grew up with. Each of the

Written for percussionist Jeffrey Barudin, Concert(in)o for Marimba and Wind Quintet is a challenging, delightful three-movement work that showcases the full range of the marimba, both musically

Soliloquy & Dance is a fantastic feature for your outstanding oboe player or guest artist to perform with a developing ensemble. Slow melodious sections contrast to faster ornamental passages.

Sword Dancer is a single-movement oboe feature cast in 4 sections that has a Gaelic flavor inspired by Highland pipes and dance.

Named for a picturesque lake in Ireland, this lyrical ballad is influenced by the lush sounds of traditional Irish music. The pure diatonic harmonic setting is enriched with the use of suspensions and added

Are you looking for chamber music combining keyboard percussionists and woodwind instrumentalists? Fauré's Sicilienne is such a work. Its beautiful, lilting melody is sure to captivate

Challenged by famed marimbist Gordon Stout to compose a work for flute and marimba, Josh Oxford impressively cranked out Salopettes in a matter of days. It is an impressive display for both players and

Originally composed for flute trio, this piece has been masterfully orchestrated for double woodwind quintet, delightfully expanding the timbral landscape. Duration: 4:45