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Large Ensembles: Orchestra
Large Ensembles: Orchestra
Water Sings Fire for Orchestra (2018) - 12:00 (Grade 6)
3 Flutes (P), 2 Oboes (E.h), 3 Clarinets in B-flat (Bs), 2 Bassoons (C.b);
4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 2 Tenor Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, Tuba;
Timpani, 3 Percussion*, Harp, Strings
* Percussion 1: Vibraphone, Triangle; 2. Tam-tam, Bongos; 3. Concert Bass Drum, Wind Gong, Triangle
Commissioned by the League of American Orchestras and Louisiana Philharmonic with generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. ✎
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The Thaw - text by Artis Henderson ✎
for Soprano, Tenor, Mixed Choir with Orchestral Winds, Brass, and Percussion (2016)
See listing under Wind Ensembles for more details (Grade 6)
Liquid Heart (นำ้ใจ NaamJai) for Orchestra (2015) - 12:00 (Grade 6)
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in B-flat, 2 Bassoons;
4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in C, 2 Tenor Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, Tuba;
Timpani, 2 Percussion*, Harp, Strings
* Percussion 1: Chimes, Large Bass Drum, Small Triangle; 2. Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Tambourine, Large Triangle, Suspended Cymbal
Commissioned by Albany (NY) Symphony Orchestra. ✎
Made possible by the generous funding of the A.W. Mellon Foundation
Lured by the Horizon for Orchestra (2005) - 15:20 (Grade 5)
Growth
Rust
Currents
Cut
Return
Piccolo, Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in B-flat (2nd doubles Bass Clarinet), 2 Bassoons (2nd doubles Contrabasson);
4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 2 Tenor Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, Tuba;
Timpani*, 3 Percussion**, Piano (doubles Celesta); Strings
* 5 Timpani with one Inverted Suspended Cymbal
** 1. Marimba, Vibraphone, 5 Temple Blocks; 2. Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Mark Tree, Claves, Bongos, Bass Drum; 3. Crotales, Chimes, Tambourine, Slap Stick, Ratchet, Vibraslap, Suspended Cymbal, China Cymbal, Congas, Tam-tam
This piece was generously funded by a Predoctoral Fellowship from The University of Michigan Horace H. Rackham Graduate School. It is lovingly dedicated to my parents, Carl and Linda
Water
Sings Fire
Sings Fire
Water Sings Fire
for Orchestra (2018)
12:00
3(P)2(E.hn.)3(Bs)2(CB) / 4331 /
timp 3perc* hp / str
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Liquid Heart (NaamJai)
NaamJai (Liquid Heart)
for Orchestra (2015)
12:00
3(p)222 / 4231 / timp 2perc* hp / str
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Lured
by the Horizon
by the Horizon
Lured by the Horizon
for Orchestra (2005)
15:20
1. Growth
2. Rust
3. Currents
4. Cut
5. Return
3(p)22(b.cl)2(C.bsn) / 4331 /
timp, 3perc, pf(cel) / str
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Large Ensembles: Wind Band
Large Ensembles: Winds, Brass, and Percussion
Smoulder for Wind Ensemble (2019) - 8:40 (Grade 5)
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets in B-flat, Bass Clarinet, AATB Saxophones, 2 Bassoons; 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in B-flat, 2 Tenor Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba; Timpani, 4 Percussion*, Piano
* Percussion 1: Glockenspiel; Percussion 2: Xylophone, Tam-tam, and Sizzle Cymbal; Percussion 3: Vibraphone, Concert Bass Drum; Percussion 4: 5 Temple Blocks, 4 Toms
Commissioned by a Consortium of Thirteen Bands, led by Brant Stai and Sherwood High School
(This work is under consortium exclusivity agreement through May 31, 2021)
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The Thaw - text by Artis Henderson ✎
for Soprano, Tenor, Mixed Choir and Wind Ensemble (2016) - 11:20 (Grade 6)
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet in B-flat, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon;
2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in B-flat, 2 Tenor Trombones, Tuba;
Timpani, 4 Percussion*, Harp, Soprano, Tenor, SATB
* Percussion 1: Marimba (4.3), Vibraphone, Large Tam-tam; 2: Large Concert Bass Drum, Wind Gong, Metallic Windchimes; 3: Kick Drum, 2 Toms, Bongos, Woodblocks, China Cymbal, Glass & Bamboo Windchimes; 4: 5 Temple Blocks, Sizzle Cymbal, Triangle
Commissioned by Rodney Dorsey for the University of Oregon Wind Ensemble and University Singers. Dedicated to the memory of: Anne Dhu McLucas, Lawrence Maves, Steven Larsen, & Charles Dowd
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Dos Danzas for Concert Band (2010) - 9:50 (Grade 5)
Tangential Tango
Gallo fino
Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 3 Bb Clarinets, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Sax, 1 Tenor Sax, 1 Bari. Sax
3 B-flat Trumpets, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trombones, 1 Euphonium, 1 Tuba, 1 Double Bass (Optional)
Timpani (+ Suspended Cymbal), 5 Percussion*, Piano
*Percussion: 1. Xylophone; 2. Vibraphone/Marimba (4.3); 3. Bongos, Claves; 4. Congas, Tambourine, Triangle; 5. Bass Drum, China Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle
Commissioned by and dedicated to Miller Asbill and the Texas Tech University Concert Band
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Smoulder
Smoulder
for Wind Ensemble
(2019) - Grade 5
3(p)224(b.cl) 211 / 34311 / timp 4perc / pf
Under consortium exclusivity through May 31, 2021
Skip to 9:56 on the video
* Named a finalist for the 2020 National Band Association William D. Revelli Composition Contest
Dos Danzas
Dos Danzas
for Concert Band (2010)
9:50 - Grade 5
1. Tangential Tango
2. Gallo fino
3(p)24(b.cl)2 211 | 43311 c.bs | timp 5 perc, pf
The Thaw
for Soprano, Tenor, Mixed Choir, and Wind Ensemble (2016)
The Thaw 11:20 - Grade 6
3(p)2(E.hn)2(B.Cl)1 | 2221 | timp, 4perc, hp | ST SATB (div)
Text: Artis Henderson
Music: Andrea Reinkemeyer
Large Ensembles: Vocal
Large Ensembles: Vocal
From Cycles of Eternity - text by Henrietta Cordelia Ray ✎
for Treble Vocal Ensemble SSSSAA (2017) - 17:00 (Grade 6)
Aspiration - 6:30
Limitations - 3:30
Life * - 7:00
* Commissioned by In Mulieribus in Celebration of their Tenth Concert Series. Dr. Anna Song, director
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The Thaw - text by Artis Henderson ✎
for Soprano, Tenor, Mixed Choir and Wind Ensemble (2016) - 11:20 (Grade 6)
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When Justice Reigns - text by Janine Applegate ✎
for Mixed Choir with Divisi SSAATTBB (2016) - 5:30 (Grade 4)
Commissioned by the Lacroute Arts Series at Linfield College for the Linfield College Concert Choir. Dr. Anna Song, director
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From
Cycles of Eternity
Cycles of Eternity
From Cycles of Eternity for Treble Vocal Ensemble (2017)
Aspiration
Limitations
Life
Poetry: Henrietta Cordelia Ray
Music: Andrea Reinkemeyer
In Mulieribus
Arwen Myers, soprano
Anna Song, artistic director
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Triptych:
Three Disasters
Three Disasters
Triptych: Three Disasters
for Two Sopranos, Baritone, Piano and Fixed Media (2020)
Rhymes with Opera commissioned and premiered the first three songs from the chamber opera, Triptych: Three Disasters for 2 Sopranos, Baritone, Piano, and Electronics
Libretto: Patrick Wohlmut
Music: Andrea Reinkemeyer
When Justice
Reigns
Reigns
When Justice Reigns
for Mixed Choir with Divisi (2016)
Text: Janine Applegate
Music: Andrea Reinkemeyer
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Chamber Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles
Opening Up for Narrator and String Quartet (2019) - ca. 8:50
Commissioned by Fear No Music ✎
to Christine Blasey Ford, with Gratitude
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in the speaking silence for Alto Saxophone & Bassoon (2018) - ca. 8:50
Commissioned by Post-Haste Reed Duo ✎
in memoriam Linda Reinkemeyer
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Crisp Point Fanfare for Brass Quintet (2017) - 2:00 (Grade 4)
Commissioned by and dedicated to William Lucas for the Michigan Lighthouse Landmark Legacy Project
(This work is under consortium exclusivity agreement through the completion of the recording project)
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Saturation for Soprano Saxophone & Piano (2017) - 8:45 (Grade 6)
Commissioned by and dedicated to Idit Shner
Made possible by a University of Oregon Faculty Excellence Award
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Wrought Iron for Flute & Percussion* (2012) - 5:30 (Grade 6)
* Percussion: Vibraphone, Bongos, Tambourine, China Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Triangle
Commissioned by and dedicated to the Albany (NY) Symphony Orchestra ✎
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Wild Silk for Baritone Saxophone, Percussion & Piano (2009) - 10:00 (Grade 6)
* Percussion: Glockenspiel, 4.3 Marimba, Large Concert Bass Drum, Bongos, 2 Temple Blocks, China & Sizzle Cymbals
Commissioned by Jeffrey Heisler for the Primary Colors Trio ✎
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Half Moon Nocturne for Mixed Octet (2007) - 8:45 (Grade 5)
Clarinet in B-flat, Bassoon, Horn in F, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano
Commissioned by and dedicated to H. Robert Reynolds and The Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings ✎
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#@&%!* (expletive deleted) for Percussion Quartet (2000) - 6:35 (Grade 5)
Percussion 1. Timpani, Roto-toms, Bass Drum, Bongos, Small Cowbell, Mounted Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal; 2. Marimba, Bass Drum with Pedal, Mounted Tambourine, Temple Blocks, Large Cowbell, Hand Chimes, China Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Chinese Gong, Hi-hat, Suspended Cymbal; 3. Timbales, Cowbell, Xylophone; 4. Floor Toms, Congas, Wood Block, Triangle
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Four Poems for Robin - text by Gary Snyder ✎
for Soprano & Viola (1999) - 11:20 (Grade 5)
Siwashing it out once in Siuslaw Forest
A spring night in Shokoku-ji
An autumn morning in Shokoku-ji
December at Yase
Commissioned by and dedicated to Kathryn Hallor, soprano
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for Baritone Saxophone, Percussion, & Piano (2009) - 10:00
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Four Poems
for Robin
for Robin
Four Poems for Robin
for Soprano and Viola
(1999) - 11:20
Text: Gary Snyder
Music: Andrea Reinkemeyer
1. Siwashing it out once
in Siuslaw Forest
2. A spring night in Shokoku-ji
3. An autumn morning in Shokoku-ji
4. December at Yase
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Opening
Up
Up
Opening Up
for Narrator and String Quartet
(2019) - 8:50
Text: Written testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Half Moon
Nocturne
Nocturne
for Mixed Octet
(2007) - 8:45
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"Galileo Images the Moon," NASA (PIA00130 - 1992)
for Flute and Percussion
(2012) - 5:30
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Electroacoustic, Incidental, and Dramatic Works
Electroacoustic
Bricolage for Toy Piano, Percussion & Interactive Electronics (2013) - 4:17 (Grade 4)
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Through Leaves
for Percussion & for 2-, 4-, or 8-Channel Fixed Media with Optional Live Processing (2004) - 10:00 (Grade 5)
Percussion: Bass drum, O-daiko, Bongos, 3 Temple Blocks, Suspended Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Wind Gong, Marimba, F-2 Nipple Gong, Timpanum (28") - Substitutions may be made in collaboration with the composer
Commissioned by and dedicated to Jay Bordeleau, percussion
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Elegy for Viola & 2-Channel Fixed Media (2001) - (Grade 4)
Commissioned by Tayva Turner in memoriam of her grandfather, D. C. “Doc” Renno
Over the Moon for 2-Channel Fixed Media (2000) - 4:15
Incidental, Film, Collaboration, Other Projects:
Triptych: Three Disasters -
a Ten-Minute Opera Scene for Two Sopranos, Baritone, and Piano (in progress for 2020)
Gales Creek
Vanport
Manzanita
Commissioned by Rhymes with Opera ✎ for New Music Gathering 2020 ✎
Patrick Wohlmut, libretto ✎; Andrea Reinkemeyer, music
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Incidental Music for Musicians of the Sun
for Flute (Piccolo), Clarinet (Bass), Trumpet, Percussion, & String Quartet (2005)
Commissioned by The Wild Swan Theater ✎
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Soundtrack for Censorious - ✎
- a Nonprofit Documentary Project (2005)
Commissioned by Carol Jacobsen, artist ✎
A film about women artists who have been censored, including controversial projects funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Where All Life Dies for 2-Channel Fixed Media (2002)
Commissioned by Patricia Olynyk, artist ✎
Included within Patricia Olynyk Artist’s Book, Patterns of Expression for the Humanbird
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Senior Composition Recital (1999)
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Through Leaves
(Warning the first note is very loud!)
Through Leaves
for Percussion and Fixed Media with Optional Live Processing (2004)
Triptych:
Three Disasters
Three Disasters
Triptych: Three Disasters
for 2 Sopranos, Baritone, Piano, and Electronics
Libretto: Patrick Wohlmut
Music: Andrea Reinkemeyer
(2020)
Rhymes with Opera commissioned and premiered the first three songs from the chamber opera
Solo Works
Solo
Wings to Air for Flute Solo (2013, rev. 2020) - 13:00 (Grade 6)
What did you say?
Sleep. Rest. Quiet.
Caged
Flight Risk
Commissioned by Natalie Haworth-Liu ✎
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Things Heard, Misunderstood for Alto Saxophone (2012) - 10:00 (Grade 6)
Commissioned by Wisuwat George Pruksavanich ✎
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Souvenirs for Piano (2006) a graduated set of pieces for young people (Grades 1-4)
Mementos:
Passacaglia for a Sunny Day
Cold, Rainy Day
Samba!
Miniatures:
Floating
Nocturne
Haunted House
Sorrow
Dance Suite:
Prelude
Dance for the Sun
Tangential Tango
Hydroelectric Slide
The 2006 commissioned work is funded by: Music Teachers’ National Association (MTNA) and the Iowa MTA.
Three Pieces for Children for Piano (2002) - (Grade 1)
Traffic *
Night Music *
Main Street Boogie (1988)
* Commissioned by and dedicated to Alan Huckleberry, piano ✎
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Wings to Air
for Flute Solo (2013, rev. 2020)
What did you say?
Sleep. Rest. Quietly.
Cages
Flight Risk
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Souvenirs
Souvenirs
for Piano (2006)
a graduated set of piano pieces
Mementos:
1. Passacaglia for a Sunny Day
2. Cold, Rainy Day
3. Samba!
Miniatures
4. Floating
5. Nocturne
6. Haunted House
7. Sorrow
Dance Suite
8. Prelude
9. Dance for the Sun
10. Tangential Tango
11. Hydroelectric Slide
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Things Heard, Misunderstood
Things Heard, Misunderstood
for Alto Saxophone (2012)
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Retired Works
Retired Works
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Sleep. Rest. Quietly. for Soprano & Clarinet (2012) - Notes
Variations on a Tune for Kaisa for String Quartet (2011) - Notes
A World of Sighs for Mixed Choir (2010) - Notes
Miniatures for Vibraphone & Marimba (2006) - Notes
Gazing Skyward for Chamber Orchestra (2001) - Notes
Pure Love at Prime Time for Soprano & Violin (2000) - Notes
Ten Arrows for Soprano & Piano (2000) - Notes
The Lee Shore for Gamelan (1999) - Notes
Four Pieces for Horn & Clarinet (1999) - Notes
Three Pieces for Woodwind Quintet (1999) - Notes
Cluster No. 1 for Chamber Ensemble (1999) - Notes
Piano Suite (1998) - Notes
A Child’s World for String Quartet (1998) - Notes
Doorstop for Violin & Gamelan (1998) - Notes
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Formal Headshot: Color, B&W (Photo: Frank Miller, Copyright © 2015)
Informal Headshot: Laughing (Photo: Dana Linnane, Copyright © 2009)