Commissioned work for Seattle Modern Orchestra

to be premiered June 14th, 2024

Vintage extraterrestrial sounds from a classic Memory Moog synthesizer collide with chthonic percussive pulses from acoustic instruments in a culmination of music and physical movement. The musicians reimagine the sonic capabilities of their (oftentimes dissected) instruments as entities only activated by physical touch with the hands, no breath. Meanwhile, long metal strips with transducers are triggered by the mover's touch, emitting futuristic dorian mode melodies filtered and spatialized via their physical manipulation as a long lost dance. 

Fromm Music Foundation Commissioned work for Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble

to be premiered Fall 2024

the //ATAVIST series:

Over the course of the next several decades, I intend to compose a series of works for 2-6 performers that incorporate body percussion, voice, and exaggerated movements. These pieces require no traditional instruments, but may utilize everyday objects in addition to simple electronic setups. With durations between 6 and 8 minutes, the //Atavist pieces are not written for any particular musicians in mind, and are therefore easily adaptable to any ensemble. These are not commissioned works, nor shall they ever be; they will be composed outside the transactional economy. As the pieces become available, they will be shared here. Groups interested in performing them may reach out to me directly.