List of Works
90 works
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Atonal Fantasie Impromptu (Opus 90) 2025 (in progress)
solo piano
10 minutes​​
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The Organist (Opus 89) 2025 (in progress)
In Four Acts
A chamber opera featuring an organ soloist
1 hour
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Antony and Cleopatra (Opus 88) 2025 (in progress)
In Four Acts
A chamber opera based on the Shakespeare play.
Original libretto written by me based on Shakespeare's text.
1 hour
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O Notte, O Cielo, O Mar (Opus 87) 2025
Prokofiev quintet for oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, double bass
Inspired by a madrigal by Maddalena Casulana
Commissioned by Oklahoma City University and premiered on February 26, 2025
10 minutes
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A Liturgical Organ Concerto: Piano Reduction (Opus 86) 2025
concerto reduction for solo organ and piano
27 minutes
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Feminist Advocacy Through the Liturgy: A Liturgical Organ Concerto (Opus 85) 2025
A concerto for solo organ and strings
Texas Christian University Doctor of Musical Arts Dissertation
Each movement comes from the text of the Ordinary of the Mass and is inspired by music by a woman composer.
27 minutes​
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The Civilization Story (Opus 84) 2024
A duet for solo marimba and piano (based on my concerto for marimba and orchestra)
15 minutes
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The Death Instinct (Opus 83) 2024
Based on the madrigal Moro, lasso, al mio duolo (I die in my suffering) by Carlo Gesualdo
Pierrot quintet (flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, and piano)
Written for performance by the Texas New Music Ensemble in July 2024
7 minutes
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The Voyage (Opus 82) 2024
TCU DMA Comprehensive Exam Piece - a fugue describing a brief sea voyage
flute, clarinet in Bb, violin, and violoncello
3 minutes
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The Blue Dress (Opus 81) 2024
flute, clarinet in Bb, viola, and piano
5 minutes 30 seconds
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Based on the madrigal Io Parto e Non Più Dissi (“I am leaving,” was all I said) by Carlo Gesualdo
solo organ
8 minutes
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War Toccata (Opus 79) 2023
solo organ
3 minutes
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The Mid-autumn Magic Toccata (Opus 78) 2023
Performed at Texas Christian University on October 12, 2023
solo organ
3 minutes
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Fantasia on a Madrigal by Gesualdo (Opus 77) 2023
Based on the madrigal Io pur respiro in così gran dolore (I still breathe through such immense pain) by Carlo Gesualdo
Performed as part of my DMA Recital II at Texas Christian University (November 9, 2023)
organ and piano
6 minutes
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The Red Shoes (Opus 76) 2023
viola and piano
Performed as part of my DMA Recital II at Texas Christian University (November 9, 2023)
8 minutes
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The Beauty Myth (Opus 75) 2023
flute, clarinet, and piano
2 minutes
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Gravitating Towards Pitch (Opus 74) 2023
percussion solo (snare drum, cymbal [hi-hat], and marimba)
Performed as part of my DMA Recital II at Texas Christian University (November 9, 2023)
8 minutes
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Midsummer Magic (Opus 73) 2023
bass clarinet and organ
Performed as part of my DMA Recital II at Texas Christian University (November 9, 2023)
5 minutes
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Midsummer Magic (Opus 72) 2023
bass clarinet and marimba
Performed by Transient Canvas at the Alba Music Festival in Italy
5 minutes
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Within a Nightmare (Opus 71) 2023
solo piano
6 minutes
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Jesu, du mein liebstes Leben (Opus 70) 2023
Performed as part of my DMA Recital I at Texas Christian University (March 23, 2023)
solo organ
6 minutes
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Le Don de soi-même: The Gift of Oneself (Opus 69) 2022
mezzo-soprano and piano song cycle
6 minutes
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From a Small Town in England (Opus 68) 2022
viola and piano
4 minutes
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Ancient, Modern Sounds (Opus 67) 2022
saxophone quartet
Performed as part of my DMA Recital II at Texas Christian University (November 9, 2023)
5 minutes
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The Composer's Wife: A Bonsai Opera (Opus 66) 2022
Performed at Texas Christian University on March 23, 2022
soprano, alto, baritone, and piano
2 minutes
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Chekhov's The Seagull: An Opera (Opus 65) 2022
In Four Acts
soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone soloists, chorus; flute, oboe, clarinet in Bb; trumpet in Bb; snare drum, cymbals, marimba, and vibraphone; piano; and strings
Performed as part of my DMA Recitals I and II at Texas Christian University (March 23, 2023 and November 9, 2023)
1 hour
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oboe, double bass, and piano
2.5 minutes
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Adventures in MicroCity (Opus 63) 2021
clarinet and piano
5 minutes
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A Musical Glimpse (Opus 62) 2021
trumpet 1 in Bb/piccolo trumpet in Bb, trumpet 2 in Bb, horn in F, trombone, and tuba
6 minutes 33 seconds
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Two Scenes of Madness: Shakespeare Juxtaposed (Opus 61) 2021
two actors, soprano, piano, and drum set
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electronics
3 minutes 50 seconds
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A Musical Reflection: Uncle Vanya (Opus 59) 2021
two actors and piano
10 minutes
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Alleluia, Song of Gladness (Opus 58) 2021
piccolo, 2 flutes, alto flute, bass flute, and contrabass flute
5 minutes
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soprano solo, viola, choir, and piano
Performed as part of my DMA Recital I at Texas Christian University
2 minutes
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wind ensemble: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets in B flat, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, euphonium, 1 tuba, double bass, timpani (F and low C), percussion (tambourine and wood block), and piano
Performed by Texas Christian University Symphonic Band (December 2021)
6 minutes 30 seconds
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orchestra: 3 flutes (including piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets in B flat, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani (F and low C), percussion (tambourine and wood block) and strings
Read by Texas Christian University Symphony Orchestra (April 2021)
6 minutes 30 seconds
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Chekhov's The Seagull: A Musical Sketch (Opus 54) 2020
two actors and piano
5 minutes
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Chromatic Water (Opus 53) 2020
trumpet, viola, and piano
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Mending, Manipulating, Convalescing (Opus 52) 2020
dancer​, flute, bongos, tambourine, piano, and organ
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Extraordinary Adaptations (Opus 51) June 2020
clarinet in B flat, violin, viola, and violoncello​
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Ar Hyd y Nos (Opus 50) 2019
violoncello​ and piano
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We Plow The Fields And Scatter! (Opus 49) 2018
SATB Choir
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Sing With All the Saints! (Opus 48) 2018
(an anthem for All Saints Sunday)
SATB Choir
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The Introverted Harpist (Opus 47) 2018
solo harp
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing!
A New Arrangement
(Opus 46) 2018
A Cappella SATB (available with and without piano reduction)
3 Minutes
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Tennessee State University Graduate Project, Ethnic Music in Nashville: A Choral Approach:
One Language is Never Enough (Opus 45) 2017
A Cappella SSAB (Also available in SATB)
5 Minutes
Performed by Hendersonville High School Select Chamber Chorus
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Pony Country (Opus 44) 2017
orchestra: 3 flutes (including piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets in B flat, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani (F and low C), percussion (tambourine and wood block) and strings
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Prelude on Long Ago Prophets Knew (Opus 43) 2015
solo organ
Performed by myself at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Gallatin, TN, Bethany Lutheran Church in Dallas, TX, First United Methodist Church in Farmersville, TX, and Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church in Fort Worth, TX
Sheet music available for purchase
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Five Miniature Expressions (Opus 42) 2015
cat and mouse, polonaise, red shoes, surprise, waltz
string quartet
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Story of a Crowded Palace (Opus 41) 2013
electronics
4 minutes
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Unrequited (Opus 40) 2012
electronics
4 minutes 30 seconds
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Lover’s Traffic (Opus 39) 2012
violin and piano
Recorded by Nanako Takata and Mary Mazur-Park in 2012
Performed at my Wedding at Vine Street Christian Church in Nashville, TN on August 10 2013
Performed at Texas Christian University (2021)
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Jazz, Lightning and Paradise (Opus 38) 2011
clarinet, violin and piano
9 Minutes 45 Seconds
Commissioned by Antonio Correia Pina and Simone Deleon-Pina
Performed at my Wedding at Vine Street Christian Church in Nashville, TN on August 10 2013
Performed in my Master of Music recital at Texas Christian University (October 1, 2021)
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Coming of Age (Opus 37) 2011
wind ensemble
10 minutes
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Boston Conservatory Senior Thesis:
Vanity’s Illogical Lament (Opus 36) 2011
orchestra: 2 flutes (2nd doubling piccolo and alto flute), 2 oboes (2nd doubling cor anglais), 2 clarinets in B flat (2nd doubling bass clarinet in B flat), 2 bassoons (2nd doubling contrabassoon), 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in B flat, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, drum set, marimba, vibraphone, electric guitar, harp, coloratura soprano soloist, piano and strings
Excerpt Performed by The Boston Conservatory Orchestra
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Play, Contemplate, Laugh and Postlude (Opus 35) 2010
soprano, flute, violin and vibraphone
Performed by Ludovico Ensemble
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Crash Every Second (Opus 34) 2010
electronics
4 minutes
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Diminished Cube (Opus 33) 2010 revised 2011
SATB 4-part Chorus with piano
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Diminished Cube (Opus 32) 2010
flute, snare drum, piano, two violins, viola and violoncello
Twisted Lullaby (Opus 31) 2010
solo violin, oboe, cor anglais, bassoon and percussion
Performed as part of Susan G. Komen’s “Passionately Pink for the Cure”
Played by, Created by and Made for Women concert at Boston Conservatory on 18th October 2010; Part of Susan G. Komen’s “Passionately Pink for the Cure” –Performance of Twisted Lullaby by Chai Li Ho (violin) Amy Gollins (oboe), Claire Cutting (English horn), Shelly Mohr (bassoon), Laurel Black, Reynaliz Herrera, Xi Zhang, Nanako Takata (percussion)
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Plagal Abstraction (Opus 30) 2009
solo piano
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A Ball Rolls on a Point (Opus 29) 2009
soprano and piano
Performed as part of a collaboration with The Boston Conservatory Junior Vocal Performance Seminar
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Creation Through Conflict (Opus 28) 2011
solo drum set with flute, violoncello, electric guitar and amplified harpsichord
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Creation Through Conflict (Opus 28) 2009
solo drum set with violin and piano and electronics
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Creation Through Conflict (Opus 28) 2009
solo drum set with chamber orchestra: flute, violoncello, two trumpets, three violins, three violas
The Unspoken Love (Opus 27) 2009 revised 2011
snare drum, tuba and two pianos
Quintuplet Rhapsody (Opus 26) 2009
marimba and piano
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orchestra without woodwind section: 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in B flat, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 2 marimbas and strings
Performed by The Boston Conservatory Orchestra
A Melodic Sacrifice Upon Dawn (Opus 24) 2008
flute duet
Commissioned and performed by flutist, Emily Wilson as part of The Boston Conservatory Woodwind Seminar
Recorded by Judy Diez d'Aux
Performed as part of my DMA Recital II at Texas Christian University (November 9, 2023).
Performed at the 2024 Music by Women Festival, Columbus, MS.
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Without Distraction (Opus 23) 2008 revised 2011
snare drum, cymbal, two marimbas, piano and strings
Commissioned and performed by dancer, Mimi Lui
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flute, violin, viola and violoncello
Performed by Juventas New Music Ensemble
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Romantic Ideals of Organized Fragmentation (Opus 21) 2008 revised 2011
solo mezzo-soprano and string quintet (two violins, two violas and violoncello)
Commissioned and performed by soprano, Melissa Piantedosi
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It Shames Worlds to Know (Opus 20) 2008
SATB 4-part Chorus a cappella
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Transcription of J.S. Bach’s Partita No.2 for keyboard (Opus 19) 2008
orchestra
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An Epitaph of Paradise (Opus 18) 2008 revised 2011
SATB 8-part Chorus a cappella
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A Temporary Solution Until the Final Judgment (Opus 17) 2008 and 2010
violin and piano (1st and 3rd movements are acoustic, 2nd movement is accompanied by electronic drone)
Commissioned and performed by violinist, Nanako Takata
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The Hateful Hymn (Opus 16) 2008
flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano
Read by Brave New Works
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The Civilization Story (Opus 15) 2007-2013
marimba concerto
Commissioned by Justin Doute
Read by The Boston Conservatory orchestra (Spring 2008)
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A Reaction Against the Concept of Existence Through Shakespeare (Opus 14) 2007 revised 2011
mezzo-soprano and piano
Performed as part of a collaboration with The Boston Conservatory Junior Vocal Performance Seminar
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soprano, baritone and piano
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Obsessed by Love (Opus 12) 2007 revised 2011
flute, clarinet and piano
Performed by Xanthos New Music Ensemble
Descent from Worldly Virtues (Opus 11) 2007 revised 2011
piccolo, oboe, bassoon, timpani, two violins, viola and violoncello
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Resurrection of Spring into Summer Eternal (Opus 10) 2007/2008
solo piano
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Spirals of Logic (Opus 9 no. 2) 2005
piano concerto
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Spirals of Logic (Opus 9 no. 1) 2005/2006
flute, oboe, clarinet and piano
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Music for Film (Opus 8) 2004
solo piano
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Carol (Opus 7) 2003/2004
solo piano
China (Opus 6) 2002
solo piano
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Moods (Opus 5) 2002
violin and piano
Sea Dance (Opus 4) 2002
solo piano
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The Eagle (Opus 3) 2001
clarinet and violin
Big Ben (Opus 2) 2000
solo piano
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Dolphins (Opus 1) 2000
flute, violin and piano