Book of Duets (2020)

I. Dizzy Scherzo (for Flute and Oboe)
II. Shostakovich 5 as Digested by Francis Bacon (With Ligeti in the Background) (for Clarinet and Bassoon)
III. Interlude - Variations on Bach's "Verleih' uns Frieden gnadilgich" (for Woodwind Quintet)
IV. It's Still a Fugue (for Alto Saxophone and Trumpet)
V. Fanfare (for Horn and Trombone)
VI. Interlude - One More Variation (for Brass Quintet)
VII. Breakneck Rehearsal (for Violin and Cello)
VIII. Empty (for Viola and Double Bass)
IX. Finale - Colgrass and Ligeti Have a Pleasant Conversation (for Mixed Ensemble)

Originally a set of compositional exercises for an orchestration class, these duets vary greatly as a sort of musical variety show.

Duration: 20 minutes

Book of Duets was completed in December of 2020.