Amusing settings of ‘Chopsticks’. English horn 1 can be played by oboe d’amore. For: 2Ob, 2EH, 3Bn, CBn. Performed at the 2017 International Double Reed Society conference at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin on JUne 21, 2017.

Tried and true selection for school concerts. The audience can sing along, but there are some amusing twist and turns to throw them off (a little bit!).

These pieces were composed in 1977 for piano but are much happier in the strings. The four movements are: Prelude(0'42"); Scherzo (0'32"); Duet (1'24") and Finale (0'50"). The work is dedicated to Zoe Johnstone in appreciation for her support of musical activities in Central Ohio. The difficulty level is about 7 on a scale of 1 (easy) to 10.

Blue Bassoon for solo bassoon & band [5'00]

The bassoon dips its toe into the 'blues'. Premiered by the composer and The Ohio State University Wind Symphony, Dr. Russel Mikkelson, director. Full score and parts for solo Bn, Pic, Fl, Ob, 3Cl, BCl, ASx, TSx, BarSx, 2Tp, 2 Hn, 2Tb, Eu, Tu, Cas, Tamb, Tgl, WBlk, TempleBlk, Vphn. A perusal score is available. We also publish a piano accompaniment [0512C].

A recording by the composer with band is available on request.

Chopsticks Varations is an hilarious setting of the famous piece for 2 oboes (or oboe & oboe d'amore), English horn and bassoon. It makes an excellent concert encore - especially if you've gone overboard with the "serious" stuff - and it is a proven hit at children's and senior citizen's programs. Parts are provided for all instruments and the score shows all instruments.