Publications • C Alan Publications
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ORCHESTRA
AMERICAN DANCE MUSIC (brass quintet, perc. and orch.) c alan publications.
* Commissioned by RHYTHM & BRASS ®, recorded on d'Note Classics Records, 1997. Orchestra version recorded with The Amarillo Symphony Orchestra.
AN AMERICAN GIRL (full orchestra) c alan publications.
AT THE EDGE (youth orchestra) c alan publication.
CHAMBER SUITE FOR VIOLA and ORCHESTRA (chamber orchestra and viola solo) c alan publications.
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 3 FOR CLARINET and ORCHESTRA (single winds/brass, 2 perc., piano, strings, clarinet solo) c alan publications.
FIVE SONGS FROM THE SUMMIT (youth orchestra) c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The Akron Symphony Orchestra for its 75th Anniversary.
GOTHICA: CONCERTO for BASSOON and ORCHESTRA c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Barrick Stees, assistant principal bassoonist of The Cleveland Orchestra, premiered by The Brevard Festival Smphony Orchestra, 2005,
Steven Smith, conductor.
HARMONIZER (full orchestra) c alan publications.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
LIGHT UP THE SKY (full orchestra) c alan publications.
* Festival piece for orchestra
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 FOR MARIMBA and ORCHESTRA c alan publications.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
THE CHILD SPIRIT: CHRISTMAS CANTATA c alan publications.
THE TAO of INFINITY: Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (contact composer)
* Awarded the “Doc” Serverinsen International Composition Prize MP3 AUDIO
TOWERS: THE ASCENT OF ORO DRUIN (full orchestra) c alan publications.
* Commissioned by the Indiana State Universion Arts Endowment, recorded by The Slovak National Symphony Orchestra on MMC Records, 1996.
TURN THE PAGE (full orchestra and cd) c alan publications. VIDEO
* Commissioned by Jung Ho Pak for The World Youth Symphony Orchestra at The Interlochen Center for the Arts, Premiered 2005.
* Award The American Prize Orchestra Professional Division
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
* Awarded New Generations Orchestra Commissioning Project, New York Universityasdf
TWO ARTIST PROFILES FOR STRING ORCHESTRA c alan publications
UNDERWOOD CONCERTO: CONCERTO No. 2 for MARIMBA and ORCHESTRA c alan publication
* An orchestral transcription of "Concerto for Marimba, Percusion, and Synthesizers"
SYMPHONIC WINDS/BAND
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No 1 FOR MARIMBA and WINDS c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Cort McClaren, The University of North Carolina.
* Premier recording on Klavier Records by Mark Form and The North Texas Wind Symphony conducted by Eugene Corporon
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 2 for BASSOON and WINDS c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Michigan State University College of Music for Barrick Stees (Cleveland Orchestra)
• Premier recording by Kathleen Reynolds on Klavier Records with The North Texas Wind Symphony conductor by Eugene Corporon
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 4 for SAXOPHONE and WINDS AKA TOWERS OF POWER c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The University of Arizona Wind Ensemble for Timothy McAllister (The University of Michigan)
* Premier recording on Albany Records conducted by Gregg Hanson
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CLOSE TO THE EDGE (Concert Band Grade 2 1/2) c alan publications CONTACT COMPOSER
COMETS IN WINTER SKY c alan publications.
FUN, FIRE, and FURY c alan publications.
GRAND LEDGES: VISTAS IN MICHIGAN c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Grand Ledge High School (Michigan), Michael Kaufman, Director of Bands
KRAFTHAMMER c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Indiana State University
LIQUID MOON c alan publications.
IN LOVE'S AUTUMN c alan publications.
LOON WOLF c alan publications.
* Written for Charles Guy (SUNY at Potsdam) and Marty Erickson (Lawrence Conservatory of Music)
PRISMS c alan publications.
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 for MARIMBA and WIND ENSEMBLE c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Michael Burritt (Eastman School of Music)
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
THE LED PAGE (symphonic band and cd). c alan publications.
* Band transcription of "Turn the Page"
WAR IS KIND (symphonic band and chorus). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by East Central University, Oklahoma
CHAMBER MUSIC
ALL THE WEST WAS MOVING (bassoon, string quartet). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Barrick Stees (Cleveland Orchestra)
* Premier recording by Barrick Stees and the Arianna String Quartet on Centaur Records.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
BLACK BELT, WHITE CADILLAC (fl., ob., cl., horn, bssn., alto saxophone) c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The Solaris Quintet ® and Joeseph Lulloff (Michigan State University)
I. Taeguek Pal jung: Poomse of Yin, Earth, and North
II. Koryo: Yang, Strength in Hands
III. Cruisin' The White Cadillac
IV. Black Belt, White Cadillac
BREATHE (soprano saxophone, piano). c alan publications.
BUNDLES of STICKS (bassoon, percussion). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Keith Aleo (The Interlochen Center for the Arts)
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 2 for BASSOON and WINDS c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Michigan State University College of Music for Barrick Stees (Cleveland Orchestra)
• Premier recording by Kathleen Reynolds on Klavier Records with The North Texas Wind Symphony conductor by Eugene Corporon
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 3 FOR CLARINET and ORCHESTRA (single winds/brass, 2 perc., piano, strings, clarinet solo) c alan publications.
CHAMBER SYMPHONY No. 4 for SAXOPHONE and WINDS AKA TOWERS OF POWER c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The University of Arizona Wind Ensemble for Timothy McAllister (The University of Michigan)
* Premier recording on Albany Records conducted by Gregg Hanson
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
FLIGHT (solo clarinet). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Kimberly Cole (The University of North Textas)
HIPHOCKET: FIVE RHYTHMIC ETUDES FOR SAXOPHONE QUARTET c alan publications.
HARMONIC RHYTHMS: SIX PIECES FOR REED TRIO c alan publications. CONTACT COMPOSER
RAZDRAZ (alto or soprano saxophone, marimba). c alan publications.
TALES OF THE DONNER EXPEDITION (ww quintet). c alan publications.
* Premier recording by The Solaris Quintet ® on Capstone Records.
VISIONS and APPARITIONS (flute, percussion). c alan publications.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
CHAMBER BRASS
AMERICAN DANCE MUSIC (brass quintet, perc. and orch.) c alan publications.
* Commissioned by RHYTHM & BRASS ®, recorded on d'Note Classics Records, 1997.
BLITHE SPIRIT (tuba solo, clarinet, horn, bassoon, cello, opt. perc.). c alan publications.
* Winner of TUBA Ensemble Composition Prize
CHILDREN of the CORN (brass choir, timpani). c alan publications.
EVENT HORIZON (brass quintet, timpani). c alan publications.
INFINITY (trumpet, keyboard percussion). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Edward Bach (Brandon University, University of North Carolina, Greensboro)
* Premier recording on Gasparo Records
KNOCK YOURSELF OUT! (tuba/euphonium quartet, percussion). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by OFF BASS BRASS and US ARMY JAZZ AMBASSADORS
* Premier Recording on on PotenzaMusic
KRAFTWERK (tuba, percussion). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Marty Erickson and Alison Shaw (Lawrence Conservatory)
ON THE EDGE (trombone, percussion). c alan publications. CONTACT COMPOSER
* Transcription of "Bundles of Sticks"
POLARIZATION (trumpet ensemble, timpani, organ). c alan publications. CONTACT COMPOSER
TWO PIECES FOR TROMBONE CHOIR c alan publications. CONTACT COMPOSER
* Transcription of "Two Pieces for Tuba/Euphonium Choir" (see below)
TWO PIECES FOR TUBA/EUPHONIUM CHOIR c alan publications.
* Winner of TUBA Composition Prize
CHAMBER STRINGS
ALL THE WEST WAS MOVING (bassoon, string quartet). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Barrick Stees (Cleveland Orchestra)
* Premier recording by Barrick Stees and the Arianna String Quartet on Centaur Records.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
ALL THE WEST WAS MOVING (VERSION II): piano quartet). c alan publications.
* String trio (violin, vioa, cello), and piano
BEATMUSIK (bass duo). c alan publications. CONTACT COMPOSER
* A bass transcription of "Beaton" (see below)
BEATON (cello duo). c alan publications.
CHAMBER SUITE FOR VIOLA and ORCHESTRA (chamber orchestra and viola solo) c alan publications.
STRING QUARTET No. 6: FIRE, DANCE, and WAHBEKANETTA c alan publications.
* Commissioned by the Avalon String Quartet
HARMONIZER (electric violin and computer/cd). c alan publications.
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
STRING QUARTET No. 3: VISIONS IN FUNK c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The Harrington String Quartet,
* Premier Recording on Albany Records, Grammy Nommination, Best Contemporary Classical Recording, 2007
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
STRING QUARTET No. 4: VISIONS OF THE ANOINTED c alan publications.
* Awarded The American Prize, Chamber Music Professional Division
* Commissioned by The Harrington String Quartet,
* Premier Recording on Albany Records, Grammy Nommination, Best Contemporary Classical Recording, 2007
STRING QUARTET No. 5: STOMP! c alan publications.
* Commissioned by The Harrington String Quartet,
* Premier Recording on Albany Records, Grammy Nommination, Best Contemporary Classical Recording, 2007
* Awarded Ohio Arts Council Artist Grant
TESTAMENT (viola, piano). c alan publications.
* Written for, and dedicated to my son, Daniel, on the event of his Senior Recital at the Interlochen Arts Academy, 2002.
TWO ARTIST PROFILES (string orchestra or quintet). c alan publications.
PERCUSSION & MARIMBA
BALANCE OF POWER (percussion, timpani duo). c alan publications.
BUNDLES OF STICKS (bassoon, percussion). c alan publications.
CONCERTO FOR MARIMBA, PERCUSSION, and SYNTHESIZERS c alan publications.
DANCE MUSIC (percussion ensemble 9, piano). c alan publications.
DANCE ON WAHBEKANESS (marimba). c alan publications.
HAMMERSTRENGTH (percussion ensemble 9, piano). c alan publications.
INFINITY (trumpet, vibraphone/marimba). c alan publications.
KNOCK YOURSELF OUT! (tuba/euphonium quartet, percussion). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by OFF BASS BRASS and US ARMY JAZZ AMBASSADORS
* Premier Recording on on PotenzaMusic
KRAFTWERK (tuba, percussion). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by Marty Erickson and Alison Shaw (Lawrence Conservatory)
MS. THANG! (soprano saxophone and marimba) CONTACT COMPOSER
* Commissioned by Duo Friberg
ON THE EDGE (trombone, percussion). c alan publications. CONTACT COMPOSER
* Transcription of "Bundles of Sticks"
RAZDRAZ (alto or soprano saxophone, marimba). c alan publications.
RIMBADANCE (marimba, percussion duo). c alan publications.
RIMBASLY (marimba concerto w/cd). c alan publications.
* Also comes with piano accompaniment (see below)
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 for MARIMBA and PIANO c alan publications.
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 for MARIMBA and PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE c alan publications
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 FOR MARIMBA and ORCHESTRA c alan publications.
RIMBASLY: CONCERTO No. 1 for MARIMBA and WIND ENSEMBLE c alan publications
UNDERWOOD CONCERTO: CONCERTO No. 2 for MARIMBA and ORCHESTRA c alan publication
* An orchestral transcription of "Concerto for Marimba, Percusion, and Synthesizers"
PIANO & ORGAN
CONCERTO for KEYBOARDS (piano and cd) c alan publications.
DESCENTIONS (organ, based on "Joy to the World") c alan publications.
THE MIRROR OF GALADRIEL (piano) c alan publications.
TIME OUT OF MIND: SIX TALES OF MIDDLE EARTH (piano) c alan publications.
URBANSCAPES (piano and cd) c alan publications
VOCAL & CHORAL
ABOUT LEAVING (soprano and piano) c alan publications.
SONG OF SUMMER (SSA, English horn, piano, perc., bass). c alan publications.
THE CHILD SPIRIT: CHRISTMAS CANTATA c alan publications.
TREEBEARD: ENT and ENTWIFE (soprano, tenor, piano, cd). c alan publications.
WAR IS KIND (symphonic band and chorus). c alan publications.
* Commissioned by East Central University, Oklahoma
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
AGE OF REASON c alan publications.
IMMOVABLE DO c alan publications.
SOUNDMASS c alan publications.
THE MODERNS c alan publications.