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An Uncommon Bond
(14') A work for brass quintet
I. A Coming Together --
view score (pdf)
II. The Wayward and Watchful One -- view score (pdf)
III. The Grand Mother -- view score (pdf)
IV. Versions of a Story -- view score (pdf)
V. The Hero Ritual -- view score (pdf)
Originally written for the Spacific Brass Quintet

A public face behind closed doors, caught,
walks still with a public smile (except maybe in the end).
(8') violin and piano
I.   A Public Face --
listen to recording (mp3)
II.  Behind Closed Doors -- listen to recording (mp3)
III. Caught! -- listen to recording (mp3) - parts III and IV
IV. Walks Still with a Public Smile (except maybe in the end)

The Awakening Room
(8') flute, clarinet, bassoon, piano, and soprano voice
I.   The Awakening Room --
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II.  Instructions for Burying an Opossum -- view score (pdf)
III. Idler I -- view score (pdf)
A setting of poems by Tyler Williams
Originally written for Synchromy

Why Lie With Only One Eye?
(3') flute, clarinet, and bassoon
1. Why Lie With Only One Eye? --
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2. part II -- view score (pdf) -- listen to recording (mp3)
Originally written for Synchromy

The Easy Way and The Hard Way
(5') flute, 2 clarinets, and piano
1. The Easy Way
2. The Hard Way
view score (pdf)
Originally written for Synchromy

Ombres
(13') soprano and piano
A setting of six poems by Tyler Williams
listen to recording (mp3)

Capra Settings
(6') tenor and piano
1. The Second Esme
2. For Eternity
3. Dear Amy
A setting of poems by Pablo Capra

The Continuing Adventures of a Caged Bird Set Free
(4.5') flute solo
I.   Daybreak, exploits of a city still yet asleep
II.  In the shade, hiding from the sun
III. City streets, crowded with activity
view score (pdf)
listen to recording (mp3)

Nonsense Advice as Music
(9') chamber wind ensemble
I.  In case of fire, don't forget to go for water
II. At the edges of the world, beware of falling in
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A quintet for flute, oboe, trombone, snare drum and piano
Originally written for Synchromy

Diabolical and Sweet
(8') flute, clarinet and piano
I.   Diabolical and Sweet --
view score (pdf) -- listen to recording (mp3)
II.  Fiendish Rain -- listen to recording (mp3)
III. Departure -- listen to recording (mp3)
Originally written for Rue 22

Melancholy
(6.5') chamber wind ensemble
A single movement piece for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, 2 horns,
2 trombones and vibraphone.

Magenta Read (red)
(6') oboe, violin,and cello
1. Magenta Read (red) --
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2. As Follows: -- view score (pdf)
Originally written for the Tonoi Ensemble.

Bad jazz taxi cabaret/Cinnamon radar
(4') 2 flutes and baritone voice
A setting of two poems by Darick Chamberlin.
1. Bad jazz taxi cabaret
2. Cinnamon radar

Life as a Poet
(8') cello quintet with soprano voice
A setting of four poems by Pablo Capra.
1. "A Woman with no Head" and "Hurting Myself"
2. Time
3. Pablo and the Angel
Originally written for the Los Angeles Cello Quintet,
and Susan Asbjornson, soprano

Episodes
(7.5') A piano suite with the following movements:
Introduction
First Episode: All alone
Second Episode: In a frantic motion
Third Episode: A jealous rivalry
Fourth Episode: A decision is made
Afterwards

Used Thoughts for Sale
(6.5') violin, cello and piano
1. Adventure's Old Hat
2. Captive's Folly

With a Heavy Hand and a Heavy Heart
(7') piano
1. An Excuse as a Tall Tale
2. Fiery and Loud
3. With a Heavy Hand and a Heavy Heart

The William Blake Collection
(13') cello and soprano voice
A setting of 6 poems by William Blake,
available now through
ISG Publications
1. The Tyger
2. The Fly
3. The Sick Rose
4. The Clod and the Pebble
5. The Wildflower's Song
6. Earth's Answer
Contact me by email: dgall.music@gmail.com