1998

• Jasper for orchestra.
• Lucent Variations for orchestra.

1997

• Pentecost for soprano, organ and string orchestra, in three movements, using text from Acts 2:17, 19 - 21. Commissioned by St Mary' Parish of Elm Grove, Wisconsin to celebrate their 150^th anniversary as well as to celebrate the building and installation of their new organ. Completed on 1^st November.
• Overnight Mail in three movements: 1. Priority, 2 Standard and 3. Saturday Delivery, for three saxophones, three trumpets, three trombones, flute, horn, piano and string bass. Commissioned by Orkest de Volharding. Completed April 1st.
• Change of Address for five winds, 3 brass, two keyboards, percussion and string quintet. Commissioned by Channel 4 UK, instrumental tracks drawn from studio recording prior to filming and edited to make six movements.
• Brick Symphony for full orchestra. Commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Completed February.

1996

• Book of Proverbs for orchestra choir, soprano and baritone soloist.
• Great Crossing for String Quartet.Commissioned by the Smith Quartet.
• Sprite for Flute and Piano. Written as a "Valentine" for a recital given by Carol Wincenc on Feb 14^th 1996.

1995

• The Blue Pages for flute clarinet, violin, cello and piano.
• The White Pages for flute clarinet, violin, cello and piano. Commissioned by Present Music.
• Telephone Book suite comprising The Yellow Pages, The Blue Pages and The White Pages.
• December for string orchestra.
• July for saxophone quartet.Commissioned by the Apollo Saxophone Quartet. Boosey and Hawkes catalogue no. ISMN M051 10458 1
• Flint for mixed ensemble.Commissioned by Alvin Ailey.

1994

• Bone for mixed ensemble
• Javelin for orchestra. Boosey and Hawkes Study Score: ISMN M 051 21245 3
• Nylon for solo guitar and chamber orchestra

1993

• Four Proverbs for female voice and ensemble. Commissioned by Kevin Stalheim for Present Music. First performed in Milwaukee, May 28^th 1993.
• King of Hearts opera for television. Commissioned by Channel 4 UK.
• Chrome for flute and piano
• Piano Concerto
• Saxophone Concerto Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no. (Arrangement for Saxophone and Piano: ISMN M 051 32320 3

1992

• Music on the Floor for chamber ensemble
• Chalk for string quartet
• Run for orchestra
• Monday and Tuesday for chamber ensemble

1991

• Red for orchestra

1990

• Mass for baritone solo, chorus and chamber orchestra. Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no. ISMN M 051 28488 7
• Bronze for piano and orchestra

1989

• Ash for orchestra or chamber orchestra. Commissioned by the St Paul Chamber Orchestra with support from the Jerome Foundation. First performance February 3^rd 1989 in St Paul, conducted by John Adams. Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no: Study Score: ISMN M 051 21138 8
• Slate for concertante group and orchestra
• Rust for piano and wind instruments

1988

• Black & White for orchestra (Ballet)
• Copper for brass quintet and orchestra

1987

• Purple for orchestra
• Adjustable Wrench for ensemble.
  Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no: Study Score: ISMN M 051 21155 5

1986

• Green for orchestra
• The Directions chamber opera

1985

• Ecstatic Orange for orchestra. Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no: Study Score: ISMN M 051 21123 4
• The Yellow Pages for flute/piccolo, clarinet, violin, cello and piano. Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no: Study Score: ISMN M 051 21129 5
• Bright Blue Music for orchestra.Commissioned by the New York Youth Orchestra. Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no: Study Score: ISMN M 051 21154 8
• The Harlequins Are Looking At You for piano trio is a chamber version of Bright Blue Music)

1984

• Vanada for brass, keyboards and percussion. Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no: Study Score: ISMN M 051 21128 9

1983

• Ceremony of Innocence for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano

1982

• Laetus for piano. Boosey and Hawkes Catalogue no: ISMN M 051 28488 7

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