SCORES
All scores listed below are available from Steve’s publishing company, Fragmented View Music, unless otherwise noted (those preceded by an asterisk (*) are available from Media Press).
TEMPO DISTORTION (2006-2007) for various orchestral, chamber and
electronic combinations - a series of pieces dealing with individual instrumental
parts occuring in different tempi simultaneously
HORIZONTAL COLOR FORMS (2004-2007) for various orchestral, chamber
and choral combinations – a series of pieces dealing with new forms
of compositional structure involving numerical processes and the combination
of compositional practices (such as the 12-tone method, minimalism, and
improvisation)
TRIO (2003) for flute, cello and piano – tonal, post-minimalist
chamber music in 3 movements (listen
to MP3)
STRING MOTION (2003), for string quartet (or electric string quartet)
and electronic sounds – an arrangement for strings of XYLO MOTION
(see below)
*XYLO MOTION (2002-03), for xylophone and electronic sounds (commissioned
by David Gerhart) - a rhythmic, virtuoso piece consisting of a xylophone
solo with precisely synchronized electronics. Premiered By David Gerhart
at University of Southern California 2004 & published by Media
Press
MORNING STAR RISING (2002), for orchestra - a narrative piece based
on Mayan history in 6 sections with a distinct harmonic language and gradually
evolving melodic structures. Recorded by the Kiev Philharmonic conducted
by Robert Ian Winstin for the ERM Media CD label (2005 release). Please
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*SYNCHRONOUS MOMENTUM FOR DAVID GERHART (2002), for vibraphone
and electronic sounds - another rhythmic percussion solo with synchronized
electronics. A fusion of contemporary classical and "pop music"
elements. Premiered by Dave Gerhart at California State University Long
Beach 2002 & published by Media
Press - (listen
to MP3)
ECHOES OF EMERGENCE (2001-03), arrangement for orchestra - symphonic
adaptation of below piece at slower tempos.
ECHOES OF EMERGENCE (2001), for percussion ensemble - 3 movement
suite for 13 percussionists and piano. A dynamic composition with contrasting
sections, tempo = medium/slow/fast. Performed and premiered by the California
State University Long Beach Percussion Ensemble, conducted by Dave Gerhart,
2001. (listen to MP3)
PARALLEL MUSIC (2001), for vibraphone, marimba and electronic sounds
- percussion duo with synchronized electronics. The electronic part consists
of synthesized mallet/percussion sounds and is a rhythmic counterpoint
to the live players. Premiered by Dave Gerhart and Angela Tabor at California
State University Long Beach 2001 (listen
to MP3)
VARIATIONS AND DANCES (2000), for instrumental ensemble - a rhythmic,
tonal piece based on unfolding melodic structures. 3 movements
POLY MUSIC (2000), for instrumental ensemble and electronic sounds
- utilizes improvisation, aleatoric techniques and polyrhythmic electronics.
Instrumentation is variable and is accompanied by verbal and notated parts.
(listen to MP3)
PASSAGES THROUGH HARMONIC REALMS (1992), for trumpet and electronic
sounds - the solo consists of irregular and textural structures contrasted
by a dense and sustained electronic chord-cluster backdrop.
MUSIC FOR SOLO GUITAR (1990-91) written for my teacher, William
Peters, who also recorded the piece for the Fragments of Illumination
CD - meditative piece inspired by Satie and Cage. (listen
to MP3)
TONAL CORRELATIONS (1990-91), for instruments and electronic sounds
- various pieces exploring the textural properties of diatonic modes combining
instruments and electronics. Premiered at Settlement Music School, Philadelphia,
PA 1990 and Fragments of Illumination CD. (listen
to MP3)
AND SHE SPOKE OF ANOTHER TIME (1988-90), for 4 violins - reflective,
sustained piece with dense, clustered tonalities (listen
to MP3)
CHAMBER MUSIC FOR FLUTE AND CELLO (1986-87) - composed under the
guidance of Jeffrey Mumford. A melodic flute solo accompanied by sustained
string harmonies. Premiered by students at Settlement Music School, Philadelphia,
PA 1987