String Quartets

String Quartets

As a percussionist and a singer, I have found that string quartets represent a unique intersection of both worlds: a set quartet of similar timbre that is nearly unlimited in rhythmic or pitch possibilities. I began writing string quartets during my doctoral work, and in fact String Quartet No. 2 was my doctoral dissertation. My quartets are layered with everything I have to say as a composer, and I feel they may represent my most important work.

String Quartet No. 1
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String Quartet No. 2
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    April 27 – Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek premiered Latte, an art song with lyrics by Lisa Pegram, at Georgetown University’s Davis Performing Arts Center. On the same day, Maryland percussionist Tim McKay premiered my new percussion piece Tres Leches at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. It was amazing to have two totally different premieres of totally [...]

    March 24, 2012

    The Siena College Chorus and Musicians of Ma’alwyck premiered new Mass for the New Jerusalem for chorus and string quartet at the Chapel at Carondelet Hospitality Center in Loudonville, NY under the direction of Tim Reno. Thanks to all the musicians for their excellent performance!