WOODWIND

MP3s for the music on this page will be found either in the ENSEMBLE CROSS REFERENCES (above menu heading) or in the pages for individual instruments.

Aegean Perspective> (1999) 14 min. Commissioned by Shelley Jagow and Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, for flute, clarinet, saxophone, tuba, and percussion. Narration, written by the composer and based on a humorous, modern perspective of ancient Greek myths, can be narrated by the musicians or by an outside narrator. Premiered at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference in Regina, 2000. Later performed at the World Saxophone Congress in Montreal and the World Flute Congress in Ohio. CMC

Amazing Grace> (2002) 4 min Arrangement of the well known hymn for trumpet, clarinet, and piano. Contact E. Raum

Arabesque for String Bass and English Horn> (1985) 5 min. Commissioned by Stephen McLellan, principal bassist in the Regina Symphony. CMC

Barcarole for Flute (or Piccolo) and Piano> (1991) 4 min. Virgo (http://www.printed-music.com/virgo/)

Baroque Trio >(1989) 12 min. Commissioned by Trio Mio, a Toronto based ensemble, for clarinet (optional doubling on E-flat), flute (optional doubling on alto flute and piccolo), and piano. Premiered at Roy Thompson Hall and taken on tour with Jeunesses Musicales. Also “mix and match” versions for violin on the first part and viola on the second. CMC

Chagallian Suite for Baritone Saxophone and Piano> (2010) 16 min. Also versions for alto saxophone and euphonium. Commissioned by Wayne Leechford for premiere, Jan. 30, 2011 for the Free Spirits Ensemble in Raleigh, North Carolina, with Lanette Lind accompanying him on piano. Cimarron Music Press

Cinderella Suite> (1996) 12 min. Written for flute, cello, and piano. Simplified version available CMC

Conversations for Flute and Piano > (1982) 15 min. Five movements for flute and piano describing the various types of conversations friends might have. CMC

Duet and Burlesque> (2001) 16 min. Commissioned by Eduard and Pauline Minevich with assistance from the Sask. Arts Board for premiere, April 8, 2001, at the University of Regina Concert Series. CD and music available from the CMC

Duet for Piccolo (or Flute) and Euphonium>and Piano >(2001) 3 min. Tuba Euphonium Press

Excerpting> (2007) 20 min. for solo oboe. Commissioned by Nancy Ambrose King and the university of Michigan Oboe Studio with assistance from Andy Hill. Each of the seven movements is built on an excerpt that all oboist spend hours practicing. CMC

Fantasy for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano > (2006) 6’30” for piano, cello, and clarinet. Written for Katherine Skorzewski, cellist, on commission of her son, Jan, as a 60th birthday present. Contact E. Raum

Flights of Fancy (2012) 12 min. commissioned by the Triple Play Ensemble, Charlotte Leonard, trombone, Brenda Arrowsmith, clarinet, and Charlene Biggs, piano. Premiered at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Oct. 2012.

King Lear Fantasy> (1987) 14 min. Woodwind quintet (optional part for alto trombone replacing the French horn) based on themes used by the composer for background music for a production of Shakespeare’s King Lear. CMC

Northern Lights > (1995) 14 minutes. For solo flute and tape. Commissioned by the Saskatchewan Youth Ballet with assistance from the Canada Council. Premiere performance on May 11, 1995, with Jane Schudel, flute. CMC

Parody for Clarinet> (1992) 5 min. Commissioned by the Concours de Musique du Canada with the help of the Canada Council. CMC

Phoenix >(for piano, cello, flute, clarinet, trombone, and percussion) (1986) 10 min. Commissioned by the Contemporary Directions Ensemble in Regina for flute, clarinet, cello, trombone, percussion, and piano. CMC

Prairie Suite >(1992) 8 min. Commissioned and recorded by CBC. Scored for violin, cello, oboe, and piano. CMC

Quartet>for Alto Saxophones >Version of the above for saxophone quartet. Contact E. Raum

Searching for Sophia> (2001) 17 min. Version of the above for oboe and string quartet, commissioned by Mooredale Concerts for their “Song of Lilith” tour. Premiered in the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto, September, 2000. CMC

Sextet for Woodwind Quintet and Piano> (1992) 13 min Commissioned by Music Toronto and recorded for Arts National.

Suite for Woodwind Quintet > (1982) 6 min. Three movements, winner of the Saskatchewan Music Educator’s Association competition for an ensemble work written for high school students. CMC

The Bushwakker Six Pack > (2002) 23 min. Several versions with piano including clarinet & horn; trumpet & trombone; clarinet & saxophone; clarinet & trombone; clarinet & trumpet; trumpet & horn; clarinet & euphonium; and oboe & trumpet. This piece was commissioned by horn player, Kurt Kellan and clarinettist, Don Oehler, in 2002 for premiere at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, March, 2003. CMC

The International Suite> (1992) 23 min. For wind octet. Seven movements each representing a different country. Premiered by the Qu”Appelle Wind Octet in Alexandria, Minnesota. CMC

Valentine Variations> (1991) 11 min. Commissioned by composer Thomas Schudel for his wife, Jane. Variations for flute and piano on a theme written by Schudel. CMC

Valentine Variations for Clarinet and Piano> (2006) 11 min. adapted from Valentine Variations for Flute and Piano. Contact E. Raum

Valentine Variations for Flute and Piano >(1991) 11 min. Commissioned by Tom Schudel for his wife, Jane”s birthday. CMC

(Wright) State of Mind> (2000) 5 min Commissioned by saxophonist, Shelley Jagow and Wright State University for tape and solo saxophone. Premiered at the “Women and Music Technology Conference” in Wright State, Dayton, Ohio, in March, 2000. Contact E. Raum.