Here is a list of instrumental pieces, with instrumentation and a brief description. Instrumental pieces written for theatrical productions are not included here.

The wood weeps and sings (cello, piano, 2009; cello, string orchestra, 2014) This six-movement suite explores the range and color of the cello. Included are a nod to Dmitri Shostakovich (movement 2) and Gustav Holst (movement 5). The string orchestra version expands on several movements and its cello solo is not interchangeable with the piano version.

The Long Day suite (full orchestra and piano, 2012) A suite of selections from the score for Long Day’s Journey into Night. The piano is featured throughout as a solo instrument to coincide with its importance to the story of the play.

Variations on Slane (full orchestra, 2012) This piece, based on the Irish tune, was written for the 25th Anniversary of Illinois Lutheran High School, Crete, IL. Allusions to the Irish roots of the tune predominate, as well as hints of Bernstein and a military march. A version for concert band will be available in 2026.

Instrumental Christmas (flute, clarinet, piano, 2013) This is a collection of short settings holiday carols, written for middle school or high school instrumentalists. I am constantly adding to this collection. Currently there are 12 carols in the collection, including Do you hear what I hear, Silent Night, I saw three ships, Coventry carol, and We three kings.

Fantasia on “Lasst uns Erfreuen” (concert band, 2017) Commissioned by Illinois Lutheran High School for the WELS East Regional BandFest.

Symphonina No. 1, “Haydn” (chamber orchestra, 2022) This three-movement orchestral work is inspired by early Classical period symphonies, especially those of Haydn’s early period. While having several instances of modern harmonies, it relies on the form and structure of many early symphonies. It is perfect for High School or Youth Orchestras.

Fanfare and Variations on ROUEN (concert band, 2025) This work is based on the hymn tune ROUEN (or ISTE CONFESSOR (Poitiers)). It begins with a fanfare that alternates with the tune and goes on to present variations on the tune, inspired by the commonly associated text “Only begotten, Word of God eternal.”