Symphony #7 (2017, 31') orchestra (3(picc)23(bcl)2 4320 3perc, harp, pno/celesta, strings). In four movements (Water, Earth, Air, Fire). Commissioned by the New England Philharmonic Orchestra. CF Peters, Edition 68665. Any movement may be performed alone.
Symphony in D (Symphony #6) (2015, 30') orchestra (3(picc)3(EHn)3(bcl)3(Cbsn) 4330 3perc, harp, pno, strings). Commissioned by the New England Philharmonic Orchestra. CF Peters.
Dance Episodes (Symphony #5) (2013, 23') orchestra (3(picc)23(bcl)2 4330 3perc, harp, pno, strings). Commissioned by the New England Philharmonic Orchestra. First movement, Zephyrs, may be performed by itself. CF Peters.
Zephyrs (2013, 8') orchestra (3(picc)23(bcl)2 4330 3perc, harp, pno, strings). First movement of Dance Episodes, may be performed by itself.
Symphony #4 "Scare Quotes" (2010-12, 24') orchestra (2(picc)222 4330 2 perc, pno, str). Commissioned by the New England Philharmonic Orchestra. CF Peters Edition 68472.
Symphony in D (Symphony #6) (2015, 30') orchestra (3(picc)3(EHn)3(bcl)3(Cbsn) 4330 3perc, harp, pno, strings). Commissioned by the New England Philharmonic Orchestra. CF Peters.
Dance Episodes (Symphony #5) (2013, 23') orchestra (3(picc)23(bcl)2 4330 3perc, harp, pno, strings). Commissioned by the New England Philharmonic Orchestra. First movement, Zephyrs, may be performed by itself. CF Peters.
Zephyrs (2013, 8') orchestra (3(picc)23(bcl)2 4330 3perc, harp, pno, strings). First movement of Dance Episodes, may be performed by itself.
Symphony #4 "Scare Quotes" (2010-12, 24') orchestra (2(picc)222 4330 2 perc, pno, str). Commissioned by the New England Philharmonic Orchestra. CF Peters Edition 68472.
Double Shot (2012, 5') orchestra (2(picc)222 4330 2 perc, pno, str). Last movement of Symphony 4, may be performed by itself.
Quotes first and last movements of Mozart's 40th symphony.
Current Conditions (2010, 5') orchestra (2(picc)222 4330 2 perc, pno, str). Commissioned by the US Marine Chamber Orchestra. C.F. Peters, Edition 68305. Also the second movement of Symphony 4, may be performed by itself. Quotes Beethoven's fifth symphony.
Persistent Memory (1996-97, 21') for chamber orchestra (2(picc)22(bcl)2 2000 str(5-4-3-3-1). C.F. Peters, 67862, rental. Pulitzer Prize finalist, 1999. First movement, Elegy, may be performed by itself. (commissioned by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with funds from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust) CF Peters Edition 67862. šš
Nothing But the Wind (1995, 15') for soprano and orchestra (223(bcl)2 4220 2 perc, str). C.F. Peters, Edition 67709, rental.
Winged Contraption (1991, 9') for orchestra (22(Ehn)3(bcl)2 4220 2perc,pno,str). C.F. Peters Edition 67618, rental (to Marty Boykan at 60). CF Peters, Edition 67618. š
Symphony #1 (1990-91, 29') for soprano and orchestra (2(picc)23(bcl)2 2220 2perc,pno, str). C.F. Peters, Edition 67543, rental. (for the Riverside Symphony)
String Orchestra
Dream Symphony (Symphony No. 3, 2003, 28') for string orchestra (8-6-5-4-2) (for the New England String Ensemble). C.F. Peters, Edition 68135.
Elegy (1982, 84, 5') for string orchestra. (for the Cathedral Concert Orchestra) (available as PDF from the composer)
Sinfonietta
Lee (2018, 22') for fl(picc), ob, cl(bcl), asax(barisax), hn, 2 perc, hp, pno, 2 vlns, vla, vc. Commissioned by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition for premiere by the Grossman Ensemble. In memoriam Lee Hyla. C.F. Peters Edition 68663.
Wind Ensemble
Etruscan March (2007, 5') for wind ensemble (picc, 2fl, Afl, 2ob, Ehn, Ebcl, 3 cl, ACl, BCl, CBCl, 2bsn, CBsn, 2ASax, TSax, BSax, 4 hn, 2CTrpt, 2BbTrpt, 4 trb, 2 Euph, Tuba, Harp, 4 Perc, String Bass). C.F. Peters, Edition 68197a. First movement of Cantina, by itself.
Sibling Revelry (2002-2003/2004, 14') for wind ensemble (picc, 2fl, Afl, 2ob, Ehn, Ebcl, 3cl, Acl, Bcl, CBcl, 2bsn, Cbsn, 2ASax, TSax, BSax, 4hn, 4tpt, 4trb, 2euph,Tuba,4 perc). Arrangements of four piano études (Zipper Tangoš, Stridentš, Bop Itš and Moody's Bluesš) C.F. Peters, Edition 67928ff.
Ten of a Kind (Symphony No. 2, 2000, 27'), for clarinet section (Eb, 6 Bb, alto, bass, Bb contrabass) and wind ensemble (picc, 2fl, 2 ob, EHn, 2 bsn, Cbsn, 2 ASax, TSax, BSax, 4 hn, 4 tpt(C), 4 trb, 2 euph, Tuba, 4 perc). C.F. Peters, Edition 67978. Pulitzer finalist, 2002. (commissioned by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band) š
Concerto with Strings
Talking Points (Right Wing Echo Chamber) (2010, 13') for 'cello and 16 strings (4-4-3-3-2). For Fred Sherry and the Orchestra of the League of Composers and commissioned by the League of Composers New York. •
Concertos with Sinfonietta
Locking Horns (2001-2, 18') for horn and sinfonietta. (commissioned by Sequitur) C.F. Peters, Edition 67995. š
No Holds Barred (1994-95, 30'), for cello and sinfonietta. C.F. Peters, Edition 67682, rental. (for the Crosstown Ensemble).
Cerberus (1991-92, 23') triple clarinet concert for solo clarinet, ensemble clarinet, and ensemble bass clarinet, and sinfonietta. C.F. Peters, Edition 67515. (for Beth Wiemann, sponsored by an NEA Fellowship) š
Concerto (1982-83, 27') for violin and sinfonietta. C.F. Peters, Edition 67454, rental. (BMI Student Composer Awards, 1983, 84; semifinalist, Friedheim Awards, 1991). Final movement is an arrangement of Duo for violin and piano.
Concertos with Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 3 (2018-2021, 50') for piano/melodica/melodion/Andes keyboard and orchestra (2(picc)2(EHn)3(bcl)2 4220 3perc, hp, str) (for Geoffrey Burleson) C.F. Peters forthcoming.
Violin Concerto No. 2 (2015-16, 22') for violin and orchestra (3(picc)23(bcl)2 4320 3perc, hp, str) (for Danielle Maddon. Commissioned by the New England Philharmonic Orchestra). CF Peters, Edition 68566.
Piano Concerto No. 2 (2011, 42') for piano/celesta and orchestra (2(picc)2(EHn)3(bcl)2 4220 3perc, str) (for Amy Briggs. Commissioned by Boston Modern Orchestra Project with funds from the Jebediah Foundation). Milton Babbitt in memoriam. C.F. Peters Edition 68486. • • • • šššš
Piano Concerto No. 2 (2011, 42') for piano/celesta and orchestra (2(picc)2(EHn)3(bcl)2 4220 3perc, str) (for Amy Briggs. Commissioned by Boston Modern Orchestra Project with funds from the Jebediah Foundation). Milton Babbitt in memoriam. C.F. Peters Edition 68486. • • • • šššš
Concerto with Wind Ensemble
Terrestrial Planets (2014, 20') for flute and wind ensemble (picc, 3fl, 2ob, 4cl, BCl, 2bsn, 2ASax, TSax, BSax, 4hn, 4tpt, 4 trb, 2euph, Tuba, Pno, 4perc, String Bass; Grade 5). For Mary Fukushima. C.F. Peters, forthcoming.
Music for Dance
Boy in the Dark (1996, 18'), ballet/fantasy for children dancers, children's chorus and Pierrot plus percussion. C.F. Peters 67748. (for Boston Musica Viva)
Incidental Music
Incidental Music
The Bacchae (2005, 25'), 35 cues of varying lengths, for string quartet and timpani. For spring 2006 Brandeis production of the play by Euripides, directed by Eric Hill, sound design by J Hagenbuckle. With funding from the Poses Foundation.
Hecuba (2009, 25'), 12 cues of varying lengths for piano quintet. For spring 2009 Brandeis production of the play by Euripides, directed by Eric Hill, sound design by J Jumbelic.
Vocal Music — with piano
The Mystery of Deep Candor (2014, 55') for soprano or mezzo-soprano and piano. Ten songs on poems of Denise Levertov, and six piano pieces (prélude, postlude, four interludes). Commissioned by Judith Bettina and James Goldsworthy. CF Peters.
High Def (2009, 1-1/2') for tenor and piano. For Gilad Harel and Alexander Lane. •
High Def (2009, 1-1/2') for tenor and piano. For Gilad Harel and Alexander Lane. •
Georgic (2000, 2-1/2') for soprano and piano. (poem by Phillis Levin) (commissioned by James Goldsworthy for Judith Bettina). C.F. Peters, Edition 68130.š
Silently, A Wind Goes Over (1994, 13') for soprano and piano. C.F. Peters Edition 67616. (Poems: Joseph Duemer, April Bernard, Robert Louis Stevenson, Wallace Stevens) (for Susan Narucki) š
O Rhode Island (1991, 1') voice and piano. (text by Tom Chandler)
Three Encores (1991, 8') for medium-to-high voice and piano. C.F. Peters Edition 67617 (for Judith Bettina).Vocal Ease, Vocal Angst, and Scatter.ššš
Three Songs on Poems of Louise Bogan (1989, 8') for soprano and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 67381. (for Judith Bettina and James Goldsworthy) š
Vocal Music — with ensemble or with other instruments than piano
Phillis Levin Songs (2007-8, 19') for soprano, fl/picc, cl, pno, vln, vc. For Judith Bettina and commissioned by Collage New Music. Settings of six poems (Caesura, Acorn, Promise, In Praise of Particles, Letter to the Snow, On Time) by Phillis Levin. CF Peters.
Sex Songs (2000, 2004-5, 21') for soprano, clarinet, piano and string trio. For Susan Narucki. Poets include Sophie Wadsworth, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Ida Thøenkkittüpp, and Rick Moody (for Susan Narucki). CF Peters.
Violin Songs (2003, 18') for soprano and violin. (Poetry: Chuileanean, Frost, W.C. Williams, Gluck, Rukeyser) (for Susan Narucki and Curtis Macomber).
Violin Songs (2003, 18') for soprano and violin. (Poetry: Chuileanean, Frost, W.C. Williams, Gluck, Rukeyser) (for Susan Narucki and Curtis Macomber).
The Gardener (2000, 5') for soprano, clarinet, violin, viola, cello and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 67749. (Poem: Sophie Wadsworth) (for Network for New Music) (also song #2 of Sex Songs)
The Burning Woman Revisited (1996, 7') for soprano and clarinet. C.F. Peters, Edition 67711. (Poems: Joseph Duemer) (for Susan Narucki and Beth Wiemann)
Weather Jazz (1995, 3' 40") for high voice and Pierrot ensemble or voice and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 67712, 67712a. (Poem: Joseph Duemer)
The Burning Woman, The Physics of Witches, and Last Dance (1995, 7') for mezzo-soprano., cl., and pno. C.F. Peters Edition 67647. (Poems: Joseph Duemer) (for Opus 90)
A Loose Gathering of Words (1993, 12') for soprano and mixed quintet (cl, bcl, vla, vc, bass). C.F. Peters Edition 67587. (Poems: Joseph Duemer, Louise Bogan, Wallace Stevens, Tom Chandler) (for the Composers Ensemble)
Musician (1990, 3') voice, violin and piano (for Judy, Jim and Ariana, text by Louise Bogan) C.F. Peters Edition 67453a.š
Six Bogan Poems (1989-90, 16') for soprano, string orchestra, harp and celesta C.F. Peters, Edition 67453, rental.
A Refusal to Mourn... (1979, 9') for baritone, fl, cl/bcl, vla, vc, hpschd, pno, offstage horn. (Poem: Dylan Thomas) (for Robert Hancock) unavailable
Chamber Music — Pierrot ensemble with or without percussion
Dream Logic (2017, 22') for fl/picc, B-flat cl/bcl, vln, vc, pno/melodica/toy piano and perc. For New York New Music Ensemble. CF Peters, Edition 68664.Arabesques I Have Known (2016, 15') for fl/picc, B-flat cl, vln, vc, pno/Andes keyboard and perc. Commissioned by Boston Musica Viva. CF Peters, Edition 68564.
Mikronomicon (2009, 19') chamber piano concerto. Fl, cl, vln, vc, perc, solo piano. Soloist and percussionist also play melodicas. For Geoffrey Burleson. Commissioned by Boston Musica Viva. C.F. Peters Edition 68517. •
Stolen Moments (2008, 25') for woodwind quintet, string quartet, and piano (commissioned by the Kaufman Center with funds from the NEA for performance at Merkin Hall by Zephyros Winds, Lark Chamber Artists, and Anthony de Mare)
Stolen Moments (2008, 25') for woodwind quintet, string quartet, and piano (commissioned by the Kaufman Center with funds from the NEA for performance at Merkin Hall by Zephyros Winds, Lark Chamber Artists, and Anthony de Mare)
Dances in the Dark (1996, 98; 14') for Pierrot Ensemble plus percussion. C.F. Peters Edition 67748a. (concert suite from "Boy in the Dark")
Terra Firma (1988, 13') for Pierrot ensemble. (for Alea II)
Chamber Music — piano trios
Catch Me If You Can (2021, 15') for piano trio.
Double Fantasy (2009, 4-1/2') for piano trio, on two Spanish hymns. Commissioned by The Phoenix Concerts.Inside Story (Piano Trio #3, 2005, 14') for violin, cello and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 68134 (for Curtis Macomber, Norman Fischer and Jeanne Kierman, and Music in the Mountains).
Attitude Problem (1996-97, 15') for piano trio. C.F. Peters, Edition 67776. (for the Triple Helix)
Hyperblue (1991-93, 13') for piano trio. C.F. Peters, Edition 67541. (commissioned by the Fromm Music Foundation for the Itzkoff-Shapiro-Rider trio)
Chamber Music — duos
Exact Change (2011, 8') for flute and soprano saxophone. For Mary Fukushima and Jeffrey Loeffert. C.F. Peters, Edition 68386. •Twofer (2003, 6') for violin and 'cello. (commissioned by Dinosaur Annex for dance by the Nicola Hawkins Dance Company). C.F. Peters Edition 68441.
Trompe L'Oeil (2002, 2') for two marimbas. (for Double Play: Stephen Paysen and Dominic Donato). Unpublished, score available as PDF from the composer.
Pied-à-Terre (1999, 10') for violin and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 67943. (for Bayla Keyes and Lois Shapiro)
Tight Fit (1996, 5') for 'cello and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 67732. (for Rhonda Rider and Lois Shapiro)
Two Can Play That Game (1995, 4' 15") for bass clarinet and marimba, C.F. Peters, Edition 67710. (for Peter Josheff)
Mento (1995, 6') for Bb clarinet and piano. C.F. Peters Edition 67650. (for Beth Wiemann) š
Firecat (1993, 10') for flute and piano. C.F. Peters Edition 67589. (for Margaret Swinchoski)
Firecat (1993, 10') for flute and piano. C.F. Peters Edition 67589. (for Margaret Swinchoski)
Diverti (1991, 6') for Bb clarinet and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 67542. (for Beth Wiemann)
Duo (1979-81, 8' 30") for violin and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 67262. (for Ken Sugita)
Chamber Music — string quartets and string trio
Tsss! (2023, 13') for string trio.
And Antigone Needed Something To Do With Her Hands And She Did It (2022, 15') for string quartet.
Fred (2011, 4-1/2') for string quartet. Honoring Frederick Lawrence, new President of Brandeis University, and for the Lydian String Quartet.
Elegy (1980, 82, 84, 5') for string quartet. Unavailable.
Five Bagatelles (1980, 10') for string quartet. Unavailable. Withdrawn.
Chamber Music — one instrument plus string quartet or string trio
Entre nous (2016, 26') for oboe and string quartet. Commissioned by Boston Chamber Music Society. CF Peters Edition 68594.
All That Chas (2015, 11') for B-flat clarinet and string trio. For Dinosaur Annex, and to Eric Chasalow at 60.
Breakdown (2013, 7') for string trio and piano. Commissioned by the Verge Ensemble. CF Peters Edition 68610.
AhChim AnGae (2009, 6') for HaeGeum and string trio. For the 2010 Pacific Rim Music Festival.
Disparate Measures (2006, 16') for string quartet and piano. (for the Stony Brook Contemporary Chamber Players).
Take Jazz Chords, Make Strange (1997, 12') for clarinet and string quartet. C.F. Peters, Edition 67823. (for Beth Wiemann, The Lydian String Quartet and the 50th anniversary of Brandeis University)
Chamber Music — saxophone quartets
6:20 (2022, 17') for saxophone quartet.
Compass (2010, 19') for saxophone quartet.
Chamber Music — all the rest
Blame It on Trio (2023, 12') for 2 A clarinets and bass clarinet. C.F. Peters (forthcoming)
Thickly Settled (2011, 16') for mixed quartet (cl, vln, vc, pno). Commissioned by Paul and Catherine Buttenwieser for Boston Musica Viva. C.F. Peters (forthcoming)
Zyg Zag (2010, 17') for mixed sextet (fl/picc, ob, mandolin, guitar, vln, vc). For the Cygnus Ensemble.
Stolen Moments (2008, 25') for woodwind quintet, string quartet, and piano (commissioned by the Kaufman Center with funds from the NEA for performance at Merkin Hall by Zephyros Winds, Lark Chamber Artists, and Anthony de Mare)
Gli uccelli di Bogliasco (2006, 12') for flute/piccolo and two pianos (commissioned by Michael Kirkendoll, Mary Fukushima and Nathanael May with funds from the University of Kansas).
Rule of Three (2004, 10') for fl, cl and piano (commissioned by Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge). C.F. Peters, Edition 68133.
Memorial (2002, 10') for clarinet, viola and piano. (commissioned by Richard and Linda Kerber in memory of Alan Widiss)
Gut Reaction (2000, 15') for clarinet, violin, viola, cello and piano. C.F. Peters, Edition 67843. (commissioned by Network for New Music)
Sesso e Violenza (1995-96, 23') for fl/picc, fl/afl, vln, vla, vc pno, perc. C.F. Peters, Edition 67734. (commissioned by the Koussevitzky Foundation for Ensemble 21)
Imaginary Dances (1986-88, 16') for fl/afl, cl/bcl, ob/EH, vln, vla, vc, pno, perc. C.F. Peters, Edition 67382. (for Speculum Musicae) ššš
Slange (1984-87, 14') for cl, bcl, hn, pno, vln, vla, vc, bass. C.F. Peters, Edition 67099. (for Parnassus)
Solo Music (excluding piano)
Open Season (2022, 7') for viola solo. (for Michael Hall).Luccicare (2010, 6') for violoncello solo. (for Rhonda Rider). C.F. Peters, forthcoming.
Living Large (2006, 6') for bass clarinet solo. (for Barbara Haney).
Snaggle (2005, 10') for solo hand drums, in three movements. (commissioned by Michael Lipsey). Calabrese Brothers Publishing. • •
When the Bow Breaks (2000, 13') for violin solo. C.F. Peters, Edition 67871. (for Curtis Macomber)
The Squeaky Wheel (1998, 1-1/2') for E-flat clarinet solo. (for Beth Wiemann) CF Peters, forthcoming.
Rowell Come Back Now (1997, 98, 18') for 5-string electric violin solo. C.F. Peters, Edition 67844. (for Mary Rowell)
Flutudes (for Mary Fukushima)
Ram Tough (#1, 2008, 4-1/2') on tongue rams
Slap Happy (#2, 2008, 4') on tongue pizzicato and key slaps
Harm's Way (#3, 2009, 3-1/2') on harmonics and arpeggios
CF Peters, forthcoming.
CF Peters, forthcoming.
Music for Young Performers
Étude-Fantasies (2009, 8') pno 4 hands, for students age 9-16. Commissioned by Music Teachers' Association of California. CF Peters, Edition 68307.
Seven Teeny Duets (2004, 1' each) pno 4 hands for beginning to intermediate students aged ca. 10-12 (commissioned by James Goldsworthy). C.F. Peters, forthcoming.
Four Rivers (2004, 10') for flute, clarinet, horn and marimba, for high school musicians (commissioned by the Rivers Music School)
Felspimal (1998, 10') for clarinet, cello and piano, for teenagers (commissioned by Sara Doniach) (unavailable)
Trio (1993, 8') for piano trio, for teenagers. (commissioned by Sara Doniach) (score lost)
Eleven Recital Pieces (1989, 1' each) for children aged 5 and 6, in duet with their instructor. (commissioned by Judith Bettina and James Goldsworthy for the Nueva Learning Center) (unavailable)
Jazz Ensemble
Overderive (1985, 4') 4 tpt, 2ASax, 2TSax, BSax, 4 trb, Gt, Bass, Pno, Drums. (for the Brandeis Jazz Ensemble) (unavailable)
Large Multiples of One Instrument
It Takes Nine to Funk (2005, 4-1/2') 6 cl, 2 BCl, CBCl. An arrangement of Absofunkinlutely. C.F. Peters, Edition 67928gg
Martian Counterpoint (2000, arr. 2003, 7') ca. 25 clarinets (concerto group of 10, ripieno group of ca. 15 (9 parts) and one percussionist). C.F. Peters, Edition 67978a. For the clarinet section of the US Marine Band.
A Fanfare, for Two Dozen Trombones, Whose Length Was Determined by the Amount of Space Remaining in my Brown Notebook (1978, 1-1/2') 24 trb. (for the New England Conservatory Trombone Ensemble) (unavailable)
Organ
Elegy (2002, arr. 2005, 3'). Sara arranged for organ by Carson Cooman. C.F. Peters, 68131a
Junctures (1978, 8'). For Julie Allen (now Poole). (unavailable)
Piano music excluding études and préludes
Mazurkska (2022, 3'). A mazurka. Commissioned by the University of Silesia for Anna Kijanowska.
Penalty Box (2021, 8-1/2'). Three short pieces (Encroachment, Illegal Use of Hands, Double Dribble). For Holly Roadfeldt. C.F. Peters Edition 68750.
Anniversary (2016, 2') to Leonard Bernstein at 100. Commissioned by Lara Downes. CF Peters, Edition 68563.
Blue Horizon (2013, 5') competition piece for 2013 New Music National Young Artist Competition. Edition Peters 68431.
Hotfingers (2012, 11') three vernacular nondances. For Nick Phillips. To Gene Caprioglio. C.F. Peters 68450.
Beezle Nose (2004, 1-1/2') for Robert Ceely's retirement tribute concert.
Hotfingers (2012, 11') three vernacular nondances. For Nick Phillips. To Gene Caprioglio. C.F. Peters 68450.
Beezle Nose (2004, 1-1/2') for Robert Ceely's retirement tribute concert.
Sara (2002, 4') elegy in memory of Sara Doniach. Commissioned by Judith Bettina and James Goldsworthy for Sara's students. C.F. Peters, Edition 68131.š
Siren Song (1995, 1-1/2'), ostinato piece on Italian ambulance sirens.
Crackling Fire (1990, 4-1/2') for piano four hands. Commissioned by James Goldsworthy and Sara Doniach. Unpublished. (available)
Music for multiple pianos
Eighters Gonna Eight (2018, 21') for 2 pianos 8 hands. Commissioned by New Gallery Concert Series. C.F. Peters, Edition 68663.
Piano Préludes
BOOK I (Edition Peters 68329a) palindrome titles
Moody, My Doom (#1, 2010, 2-3/4') to Rick Moody. •
Never Odd or Even (#2, 2010, 3-1/2') to Karl Larson. •
Too Hot to Hoot (#3, 2008-2010, 3') to Tony de Mare. •
Pull a Wall Up (#4, 2010, 3') to Geoffrey Burleson. •
No, It is Opposition (#5, 2010, 2-1/2'). •
In a Regal Age Ran I (#6, 2010, 4'). •
Dr. Awkward (#7, 2010, 3'). •
So Many Dynamos (#8, 2010, 3'). •
Puff Up (If I Puff Up) (#9, 2010, 3-1/4'). •
Air an Aria (#10, 2010, 3'). •
BOOK I (Edition Peters 68329a) palindrome titles
Moody, My Doom (#1, 2010, 2-3/4') to Rick Moody. •
Never Odd or Even (#2, 2010, 3-1/2') to Karl Larson. •
Too Hot to Hoot (#3, 2008-2010, 3') to Tony de Mare. •
Pull a Wall Up (#4, 2010, 3') to Geoffrey Burleson. •
No, It is Opposition (#5, 2010, 2-1/2'). •
In a Regal Age Ran I (#6, 2010, 4'). •
Dr. Awkward (#7, 2010, 3'). •
So Many Dynamos (#8, 2010, 3'). •
Puff Up (If I Puff Up) (#9, 2010, 3-1/4'). •
Air an Aria (#10, 2010, 3'). •
BOOK II (Edition Peters 68329b) same title
Mind the Gap (#11, 2011, 3').
Mind the Gap (#18, 2012, 3-1/4'). For Sarah Bob.
Mind the Gap (#19, 2012, 3'). To Augusta Read Thomas.
Mind the Gap (#19, 2012, 3'). To Augusta Read Thomas.
Mind the Gap (#20, 2012, 3').
BOOK III (Edition Peters 68329c) onomatopoeia
Sizzle (#21, 2013, 2-3/4'). For Billie Hunka.
Squish (#22, 2013, 3-1/2').
Croak (#23, 2013, 2-1/2').
Jangle (#24, 2013, 3'). For piano and toy piano.
Purr (#25, 2013, 2-1/2').
Zap (#26, 2013, 3').
Cuckoo (#27, 2013, 3-1/2').
Rip (#28, 2013, 3-1/2'). To Amy Briggs. R.I.P. Milton Babbitt.
Bump (#29, 2013, 2-1/4').
Rustle (#30, 2013, 2-3/4').
BOOK IV (Edition Peters 68329d) yoga poses
Child's (#31, 2013, 2'). For toy piano or piano or harpsichord or celesta, or any combination thereof. For Amy Briggs and her new Schoenhut toy piano.
Extended Puppy (#32, 2013, 2-3/4'). For Blair McMillen.
Cobra (#33, 2013, 3').
King Pigeon (#34, 2013. 4'). To Tina Tallon.
Tree (#35, 2013, 2-3/4').
Happy Baby (#36, 2013, 2'). For toy piano. May also be played on piano, harpsichord, organ, any electronic or other keyboard, on marimba, vibraphone or crotales (four players) or on steel drums (eight players).
Cow and Cat (#37, 2013, 3').
Scorpion (#38, 2014, 2-3/4').
Corpse (#39, 2014, 2-3/4').
Downward Facing Dog (#40, 2014, 2-1/2')
BOOK V (Edition Peters 68329e) Italian words for insects and animals
Mosca (#41, 2014, 3-1/2').
Scoiattolo (#42, 2014, 4'). To Amy Briggs.
Riccio (#43, 2014, 2-1/2').
Zanzara (#44, 2014, 2-12').
Moscerino (#45, 2014, 2-1/2').
Alce Americano (#46, 2014, 3-1/4').
Uccello (#47, 2014, 3').
BOOK VI (Edition Peters 68329f) gibberish
Wayo (#51, 2015, 3-1/2'). For Sarah Bob.
Gfornafratz (#52, 2015, 3').
Twünk (#53, 2015, 2-3/4').
Fløpie (#54, 2015, 3').
Twîfff (#55, 2015, 3')
Lèþidomm (#56, 2011/2015, 3-1/4'). To Amy Briggs.
Gnöpélledie (#57, 2016, 2'). After Erik Satie.
Sprüllinəƒ (#58, 2016, 3').
Füllingræ (#59, 2016, 3-1/4'). For David Falterman.
Krœłstächs (#60, 2016, 2-3/4').
BOOK VII (Edition Peters 68329g) colors
Maroon (#61, 2016, 3')
Ivory (#62, 2016, 2-3/4')
Azure (#63, 2016, 3')
Sepia (#64, 2016, 2-3/4')
Periwinkle (#65, 2016, 3')
Slate (#66, 2016, 3')
Cerulean (#67, 2017, 3-1/2')
Canary (#68, 2017, 3-1/2')
Emerald (#69, 2017, 3')
Bronze (#70, 2017, 3') To Amy Briggs.
BOOK VIII (Edition Peters 68329h) spices
Paprika (#71, 2017, 3'). Pour Talia Amar.
Mustard (#72, 2017, 3').
White Pepper (#73, 2017, 3').
Asafetida (#74, 2017, 2-1/2').
Cayenne (#75, 2018, 3').
Jalapeño (#76, 2018, 2-3/4')
Salt (#77, 2018, 3-1/4').
Coarse Ground Black Pepper (#78, 2018, 3').
Black Garlic (#79, 2019, 2-1/2').
Oregano (#80, 2019, 3').
BOOK IX (Edition Peters 68329i) plants in my back yard
Ailanthus (#81, 2019, 2-1/2').
Hydrangea (#82, 2019, 2-1/2'). To Lisa Lynch.
Virginia Creeper (#83, 2019, 2-1/2').
Mile-a-Minute Vine (#84, 2019, 3').
Rhubarb (#85, 2019, 2-3/4').
Rhododendron (#86, 2019, 3-1/2').
Oriental Bittersweet (#87, 2019, 3').
Stinging Nettle (#88, 2019, 3').
Queen Anne's Lace (#89, 2019, 3').
Crocus (#90, 2019, 3-1/2').
BOOK X (Edition Peters 68329j) fragments of old proverbs
Two in the Bush (#91, 2019, 2-1/2').
Where There's Smoke (#92, 2019, 3').
More Than You Can Chew (#93, 2020, 2-1/2').
What You Can Do Today (#94, 2020, 2-1/2').
BOOK III (Edition Peters 68329c) onomatopoeia
Sizzle (#21, 2013, 2-3/4'). For Billie Hunka.
Squish (#22, 2013, 3-1/2').
Croak (#23, 2013, 2-1/2').
Jangle (#24, 2013, 3'). For piano and toy piano.
Purr (#25, 2013, 2-1/2').
Zap (#26, 2013, 3').
Cuckoo (#27, 2013, 3-1/2').
Rip (#28, 2013, 3-1/2'). To Amy Briggs. R.I.P. Milton Babbitt.
Bump (#29, 2013, 2-1/4').
Rustle (#30, 2013, 2-3/4').
BOOK IV (Edition Peters 68329d) yoga poses
Child's (#31, 2013, 2'). For toy piano or piano or harpsichord or celesta, or any combination thereof. For Amy Briggs and her new Schoenhut toy piano.
Extended Puppy (#32, 2013, 2-3/4'). For Blair McMillen.
Cobra (#33, 2013, 3').
King Pigeon (#34, 2013. 4'). To Tina Tallon.
Tree (#35, 2013, 2-3/4').
Happy Baby (#36, 2013, 2'). For toy piano. May also be played on piano, harpsichord, organ, any electronic or other keyboard, on marimba, vibraphone or crotales (four players) or on steel drums (eight players).
Cow and Cat (#37, 2013, 3').
Scorpion (#38, 2014, 2-3/4').
Corpse (#39, 2014, 2-3/4').
Downward Facing Dog (#40, 2014, 2-1/2')
BOOK V (Edition Peters 68329e) Italian words for insects and animals
Mosca (#41, 2014, 3-1/2').
Scoiattolo (#42, 2014, 4'). To Amy Briggs.
Riccio (#43, 2014, 2-1/2').
Zanzara (#44, 2014, 2-12').
Moscerino (#45, 2014, 2-1/2').
Alce Americano (#46, 2014, 3-1/4').
Uccello (#47, 2014, 3').
Ghepardo (#48, 2015, 3'). For Sarah Bob.
Ragno (#49, 2015, 3-1/2'. For left hand only. For Geoffrey Burleson.
Gatto (#50, 2015, 3-1/4'). To Sunset, Camden, and Loki.
Ragno (#49, 2015, 3-1/2'. For left hand only. For Geoffrey Burleson.
Gatto (#50, 2015, 3-1/4'). To Sunset, Camden, and Loki.
Wayo (#51, 2015, 3-1/2'). For Sarah Bob.
Gfornafratz (#52, 2015, 3').
Twünk (#53, 2015, 2-3/4').
Fløpie (#54, 2015, 3').
Twîfff (#55, 2015, 3')
Lèþidomm (#56, 2011/2015, 3-1/4'). To Amy Briggs.
Gnöpélledie (#57, 2016, 2'). After Erik Satie.
Sprüllinəƒ (#58, 2016, 3').
Füllingræ (#59, 2016, 3-1/4'). For David Falterman.
Krœłstächs (#60, 2016, 2-3/4').
BOOK VII (Edition Peters 68329g) colors
Maroon (#61, 2016, 3')
Ivory (#62, 2016, 2-3/4')
Azure (#63, 2016, 3')
Sepia (#64, 2016, 2-3/4')
Periwinkle (#65, 2016, 3')
Slate (#66, 2016, 3')
Cerulean (#67, 2017, 3-1/2')
Canary (#68, 2017, 3-1/2')
Emerald (#69, 2017, 3')
Bronze (#70, 2017, 3') To Amy Briggs.
BOOK VIII (Edition Peters 68329h) spices
Paprika (#71, 2017, 3'). Pour Talia Amar.
Mustard (#72, 2017, 3').
White Pepper (#73, 2017, 3').
Asafetida (#74, 2017, 2-1/2').
Cayenne (#75, 2018, 3').
Jalapeño (#76, 2018, 2-3/4')
Salt (#77, 2018, 3-1/4').
Coarse Ground Black Pepper (#78, 2018, 3').
Black Garlic (#79, 2019, 2-1/2').
Oregano (#80, 2019, 3').
BOOK IX (Edition Peters 68329i) plants in my back yard
Ailanthus (#81, 2019, 2-1/2').
Hydrangea (#82, 2019, 2-1/2'). To Lisa Lynch.
Virginia Creeper (#83, 2019, 2-1/2').
Mile-a-Minute Vine (#84, 2019, 3').
Rhubarb (#85, 2019, 2-3/4').
Rhododendron (#86, 2019, 3-1/2').
Oriental Bittersweet (#87, 2019, 3').
Stinging Nettle (#88, 2019, 3').
Queen Anne's Lace (#89, 2019, 3').
Crocus (#90, 2019, 3-1/2').
BOOK X (Edition Peters 68329j) fragments of old proverbs
Two in the Bush (#91, 2019, 2-1/2').
Where There's Smoke (#92, 2019, 3').
More Than You Can Chew (#93, 2020, 2-1/2').
What You Can Do Today (#94, 2020, 2-1/2').
While the Iron Is Hot (#95, 2020, 2-3/4').
Eggs in One Basket (#96, 2020, 2-1/2'). To Yehudi Wyner.
Don't Fix It (#97, 2020, 2').
What Goes Around (#98, 2020, 3').
With A Single Step (#99, 2020, 2-3/4'). To Judith Bettina and James Goldsworthy.
All Good Things (#100, 2020, 2-1/2'). To Martin Butler.
BOOK I: (Edition Peters 67928a) š
E-Machines (#1; 1988, 2' 30"), also available alone, Edition 67234. Repeated note étude (for Martin Butler). • • • š š
Nocturnal (#3; 1992, 4'; étude on slow repeated notes), also available, hand-copied, bound in same edition with BAM!, Edition 67588 (for Lyn Reyna). • š š
Trillage (#4; 1993, 4' 30"), currently available by itself, Edition 67591. Trill étude. (for Alan Feinberg). š
Figure Eight (#5; 1994, 3'), octave étude. š
Les arbres embués (#7; 1995, 6'), étude on thick sonorities and embedded lines (for Martin Butler). š
Pollici e mignoli, or The Virus That Ate New York (#9: 1995, 3' 30"), étude for thumbs and pinkies. š
BOOK II: (Edition Peters 67928b)
Plucking A (#13; 1997, 1' 40"), inside-the-piano étude. •
Plucking A (#13a; 1997, 2002, 3'), inside-the-piano étude for Steinway "D" pianos. (for Amy Briggs). š
Pitching from the Stretch (#18; 1998, 2'), étude on tenths. š
BOOK III: (Edition Peters 67928c)
BOOK IV: (Edition Peters 67928d)
Usurpation (#31; 2000, 2-1/2') on a slow trill (also appears in Perspectives of New Music Boykan Festschrift). (for Martin Boykan at 70). š
§ Boogie Ninths (#32; 2000, 2-1/2') on ninths. š
Silent But Deadly (#38, 2002, 2-1/2') pianissimo étude (to Shehan Dissanayake). š
BOOK V: (Edition Peters 67928e) commissioned by the Fromm Music Foundation
Madam I’m Adam (#42, 2002, 2') little palindrome étude. •
Triaddled (#44, 2002, 2-1/2') étude on triads. •
Pink Tab (#45, 2002, 3-1/2') accelerando-ritenuto étude. •
Fra diabolis (#47, 2002, 2-1/2') étude on tritones. š
What Half Diminishes One (Half-Diminishes All) (#48, 2002, 2') chorale-étude on half-diminished seventh chords. (to Eric Chafe, on an idea stolen from Martler and encouraged by Rick M.). • š
Saltimmano (#49, 2002, 3') finger-pedaling étude. •
BOOK VI: (Edition Peters 67928f)
Zipper Tango (#51, 2003, 3') tango-étude on grace notes (for Amy Dissanayake). •
Cell Division (#53, 2003, 2-1/2') treble étude on arpeggios. •
§ Pedal to the Metal (#54, 2003, 3') pedaling étude (to Rick Moody). •
Eight Misbehavin’ (#55, 2003, 2-1/2') slow octave étude (for Amy Osborn). •
§ Crazy Eights (#56, 2003, 3') fast octave/black-white key étude.
Chord Shark (#57, 2003, 2-1/2') slow étude on thick chords (for Corey Hamm). •
§ Wound Tight (#58, 2003, 2-1/2') fast étude on all chords (for Corey Hamm). •
Zeccatella (#59, 2003, 3') staccato-legato étude (for Amy Dissanayake). •
§ Accents of Malice (#60, 2003, 3-1/2') accent étude. •BOOK VII: (Edition Peters 67928g)
Ménage à droit (#61, 2004, 3') right-hand étude. •
§ Name That Turn (#62, 2004, 2-1/2') étude on turns. • A Third in the Hand (#64, 2004, 2-1/2') étude on arpeggiated thirds. •
Rick’s Mood (#65, 2002/4/5, 2-1/2') chorale-étude on major triads. •
§ Less Is (#66, 2005, 2-1/2') impatient minimalist étude on chord-building. •
Ain’t Got No Right (#67, 2005, 3') left hand étude (for Corey Hamm).
Absofunkinlutely (#68, 2005, 3-1/2') funk étude [Chevillion-Bonnaud composition prize, 2006]. •
Palm de Terre (#69, 2006, 2-1/2') cluster étude. •
§ Stutter Stab (#70, 2006, 3') étude on stark dynamic contrasts. •Absofunkinlutely (#68, 2005, 3-1/2') funk étude [Chevillion-Bonnaud composition prize, 2006]. •
Palm de Terre (#69, 2006, 2-1/2') cluster étude. •
BOOK VIII: (Edition Peters 67928h)
Chase (#71, 2006, 4') étude with celesta (for Donald Berman, commissioned by the Argosy Foundation).
Dorian Blue (#72, 2006, 4') étude on two-hand flourishes (for Donald Berman, commissioned by the Argosy Foundation).
Heavy Hitter (#73, 2006, 3') fortissimo étude (to Michael Kirkendoll).
Not (#74, 2006, 5-1/2') talking pianist étude (for Adam Marks). Text by Rick Moody.
† Twilight (#75, 2006, 3') étude on melodic thirds.
Clave (#76, 2007, 2-1/2') étude on the clave rhythm (for Geoffrey Burleson). •
† Ecco Eco (#77, 2007, 2-1/2') echo étude (to Corey Hamm).
† Upon Reflection (#78, 2007, 2-1/2') slow mirror étude (to Michael Kirkendoll).
Narcissitude (#79, 2007, 3') fast mirror étude (to Michael Kirkendoll).
Fireworks (#80, 2007, 2-3/4') arpeggio étude. •BOOK IX: (Edition Peters 67928i)
Kai’n Variation (#81, 2007, 1-1/2') Étude-variation on diatonic scale fragments (theme by Kai Schumacher) (for Kai Schumacher).
F This (#82, 2007, 2-1/4') Single-note étude (to Ken Ueno and Marilyn Nonken). •
M’Aidez (#83, 2008, 3') Étude on escaping arpeggios (for Nathanael May). •
What’s Hairpinning (#84, 2008, 3') Étude on dynamic swells and simple polyrhythms. •
Diminishing Return (#85, 2008, 2-1/2') Étude on fading repeated notes. •
Prog Springs Eternal (#86, 2008, 4') Prog rock étude (to Rick Moody and Geoffrey Burleson). •
Berceuse (#87, 2008, 2') Five-finger étude for piano, toy piano, or both (to Rick Moody, Amy Osborn, and Hazel Jane). •
Toyed Together (#88, 2008, 2-1/4') Étude with toy piano.
† This Means Warble (#89, 2009, 3') Étude on 2-note warbling figures.
Solid Goldie (#90, 2009, 2-1/2') Étude on G-C-H in search of a lullaby (for Marilyn Nonken and Goldie Celeste). •
BOOK X: (Edition Peters 67928j)
† Whole Lotta Shakin’ (#91, 2009, 3') Étude on tremolos.
M’Aidez (#83, 2008, 3') Étude on escaping arpeggios (for Nathanael May). •
What’s Hairpinning (#84, 2008, 3') Étude on dynamic swells and simple polyrhythms. •
Diminishing Return (#85, 2008, 2-1/2') Étude on fading repeated notes. •
Prog Springs Eternal (#86, 2008, 4') Prog rock étude (to Rick Moody and Geoffrey Burleson). •
Berceuse (#87, 2008, 2') Five-finger étude for piano, toy piano, or both (to Rick Moody, Amy Osborn, and Hazel Jane). •
Toyed Together (#88, 2008, 2-1/4') Étude with toy piano.
† This Means Warble (#89, 2009, 3') Étude on 2-note warbling figures.
Solid Goldie (#90, 2009, 2-1/2') Étude on G-C-H in search of a lullaby (for Marilyn Nonken and Goldie Celeste). •
BOOK X: (Edition Peters 67928j)
† Whole Lotta Shakin’ (#91, 2009, 3') Étude on tremolos.
You Blew It (#92, 2009, 2-3/4') Étude with melodica. (at Geoffrey Burleson) •
Polkritude (#93, 2009, 4') Polka étude (to Jim Ricci). •
† Knocksville (#94, 2010, 2-1/2') Knocking and hitting the piano étude (at Harold Meltzer).
Flit (#95, 2010, 3-1/2') Étude on uneven repeated notes and swirls. (for I-Chen Yeh). •
† Double Cross (#96, 2010, 3') Étude on cross-accents.
Quietude (#97, 2010, 3') Étude on dominant seventh chords (to Augusta Read Thomas).
Also in Three Piano Miniatures, with music by Marc-Andre Hamelin and Fred Hersch, Edition Peters 68631a.
Also in Three Piano Miniatures, with music by Marc-Andre Hamelin and Fred Hersch, Edition Peters 68631a.
† Mosso (#98, 2010, 2-1/2') Étude on fast arpeggiations in both hands.
† Mano War (#99, 2010, 2-1/2')Étude on irregular hand alternation.
Two Great Tastes (#100, 2010, 2-1/2') Four-hands combo étude, two two-hand études, or both (for Adam Marks and Amy Briggs). •
† —Erdnußbutter (#100a, 2010, 2-1/2') Étude on chromatic scales (may be played together with étude #100b)
† —Cioccolato (#100b, 2010, 2-1/2') Étude on crescendo/diminuendo repeated chords (may be played together with étude #100a)
