Works for Clarinet

Op. 1166Bells for Pauline (2016) for Chimes (Tubular) and Clarinet11 min.

Dedication: in memoriam Pauline Oliveros (1932–2016)

Publisher: Soundspells Productions

Op. 399Blue Glimmers (2002) for Flute, Clarinet, Contrabass7.25 min.

Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble

Dedication: for Aris Carastathis and the Lakehead University New Music Ensemble

Commission: Commissioned for the Lakehead University New Music Ensemble

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 595Clarinet Concerto (2004) for Solo Clarinet and String Orchestra14 min.
  • Supplication
  • Jubilee

Dedication: for Angela Occhionero

Commission: Commissioned by Harrison Nelson

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 154Crucifixus (1999) for Clarinet and Organ10 min.

Dedication: for Kenneth Grant

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 191Dream Etudes (2000) for Clarinet6.25 min.
  • Pining
  • Sneaking
  • Whirling

Dedication: for Cheryl Melfi

Commission: Commissioned by Cheryl Melfi

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 318Epitaph of Seikilos (2001) for Clarinet (or Flute), Alto Saxophone, Euphonium4 min.

Dedication: for the LSMSA Chamber Ensemble, 2001-02

Commission: Commissioned by Al Benner for the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts

Publisher: Conners Publications

Op. 84Floopishness: Two Pieces for Clarinet Solo (1998) for Clarinet4 min.
  • Italian Recollections
  • Pompousness

Dedication: for Westhard Gerber

Commission: Commissioned by Westhard Gerber

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 99Forgotten Runes (1999) for Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano2.5 min.
  • Fanfare
  • Waltz
  • Courante
  • Recitative
  • Hoedown
  • Minuet
  • Elegy
  • Tarantella
  • Nocturne
  • Hymn
  • Prelude
  • March
  • Toccata

Dedication: for Zae Munn

Commission: Commissioned by Ensemble Decadanse, France

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 567Four Sunsets (2004) for Clarinet5 min.
  • (Flexible, fantastic)
  • (Deathly still)
  • (Vivacious)
  • (Sad, gentle, distant)

Dedication: for Alexander Brash

Publisher: Wehr’s Music House

Op. 611Giant Colored Bird II (2005) for Two Clarinets and Bassoon6 min.

Dedication: for Nicholas Batko, Christina Johnson, and Eric Goldman

Commission: Commissioned by Nicholas Batko

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 184Gladly, the Cross-Eyed Bear (2000) for Clarinet, Trumpet, Xylophone, Piano4 min.

Dedication: for Stephen Lias and the Kilgore College New Music Ensemble

Commission: Commissioned by the Kilgore College New Music Ensemble

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 909Kyrie (2011) for Unison Voices and Clarinet3 min.

Traditional text (in Latin)

Dedication: for David Schaap and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Commission: Commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 243Lairs of Flavor (2001) for Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano6 min.
  • Peach
  • Watermelon
  • Lemon

Jon Russell, clarinet; Zhalissa Clarke, violin; Geoffrey Werner-Allen, cello; Lembit Beecher, piano; Anthony Cheung, conductor

Dedication: in memory of Robert Paul Block

Commission: Commissioned by WHRB Radio

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 591Lyric Pieces (2004) for Clarinet and Piano14 min.

Angela Shankar, clarinet and Donna Amato, piano

Dedication: for Angela (Occhionero) Shankar

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 1158Moon Marked (2016) for Clarinet and Trumpet6 min.

Dedication: for Chris Gekker

Commission: Commissioned by Chris Gekker

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 999Shadowbook (Three Songs in the Night) (2013) for Clarinet, Tuba, Piano15 min.

David Shea, clarinet; Kevin Wass, tuba; Susan Wass, piano

Dedication: for Kevin and Susan Wass

Commission: Commissioned by Kevin and Susan Wass

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 689Shining Silhouette: Mt. Mansfield Sunset (2006) for Clarinet in Eb4.5 min.

Dedication: for Dennis and Stevie on their 10th wedding anniversary

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 50Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (1996, rev. 1997) for Clarinet and Piano5 min.
  • A Charming Upbringing
  • Unattainable Things
  • Periodic Abasements and Contrition

Dedication: for Robert Blake

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 530Too Upset for Words (2003) for Alto Saxophone (or Clarinet), Guitar, and Piano5 min.
  • Rages
  • Reflections

Dedication: for Aris Carastathis and the Lakehead University New Music Ensemble

Commission: Commissioned by the Lakehead University New Music Ensemble

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 228Two Seasonal Sketches (2000) for Clarinet and Piano3.25 min.
  • Autumn Song (for Kirke Mechem on his 75th birthday)
  • Summer Dance (for Robert)

Commission: Commissioned by Westhard Gerber

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 251Two Seasonal Sketches, Set II (2001) for Clarinet and Piano4 min.
  • Winter Aubade
  • Summer Serenade

Dedication: for Robert

Commission: Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 592Two Wakefield Songs (2004) for Mezzo-Soprano, Clarinet, Piano5 min.

Text by Kathleen Wakefield

  • After Looking at Bruegel
  • Why Does the Bee Fly into the Little Iron Pagoda in the Garden?

Dedication: for Helen Karloski and Angela Occhionero

Publisher: Musik Fabrik