A set of three compositions for piano, two woodwinds (multi-instrumentalists if possible) and brass (multi-instrumentalists if possible). Each of these works are designed to establish a particular kind of improvisation - from thematic to open layered structures.
Extended medium tempo structure for solo postulation.
Slow pulse multi-structure for open improvisation.
Relationship structure in three sections for extended improvisation. Med/slow and fast pulse.
for four orchestras (1978)
303 pages of notated music for four orchestras and four
conductors. Each orchestra is positioned to have the optimum sonic
possibilities for a three dimensional spatial music. All of the musicians
are seated on rotating chairs with the addition of television sets for
regulation, as well as specially built risers for vertical sound
possibilities. Each orchestra has the same instrumentation, that being 2
(pic) 1+1, 2 (sop clar) 1, 2+2+1 b trom + TB, harp, 5+5+5+4+3, and 3 per.
The score is written for each instrument as is, rather than in concert
pitch.
Oberlin version (255 pages arranged in 1978)
for orchestra (1978)
140 pages of notated music. Instrumentation: 2 flts (1 pic), 1 oboe, E. horn, 3 clar (1 b clar), 1 bassoon, 1 contra-bassoon, 2+2+ b. trom, TB, Harp, 6+6+6+4+3, Per (vibes, marimba, gongs, sn dr, bs dr, cym, etc).
for any number of instruments (1978)
Fourteen pages of symbolic notation to be used in any order - either completely or in part.
A set of four compositions for one woodwind instrument and string bass. Each piece is designed to establish a particular conceptual area for improvisation - both thematically and structurally. This material can also be linked together for performance in any combination desired. The score is written in concert pitch and can be executed by any wind instrument in any key.
Medium tempo extended composition for solo postulation.
--Kol Nidre [w/ Andrew Voigt]
--Nine Compositions (DVD) 2003
Extended relationship structure for collective and solo postulation. Medium/medium slow pulse.
--Duets 1987 [w/ Gino Robair]
--The Aggregate [w/ ROVA]
--Zurich Concerts [London Jazz Compose's Orchestra]
--Willisau (Quartet) 1991
--12 Compositions: Live at Yoshi's (July 1993)
--Duo (Leipzig) 1993 [w/ Ted Reichman]
Medium fast/fast pulse extended structure for scored improvisation.
--The Aggregate [w/ ROVA]
--Kol Nidre [w/ Andrew Voigt]
--11 Compositions (Duo) 1995
--Nine Duets (1993) [w/ Mario Pavone]
Medium slow extended structure for solo and collective improvisation.
--Five Compositions (Quartet) 1986
--(If My Memory Serves Me Right)