Keane Southard - Compositions/Recordings

Wind Ensemble/Concert Band

Concertino for Piano and Wind Ensemble Play

(2015) c. 12min

Commissioned by the Northeastern State University Wind Ensemble, Norman Wika-conductor, with the composer at the piano. Premiered by the ensemble Nov. 19, 2015, Tahlequah, OK.

No Interior do Rio de Janeiro for Wind Ensemble Play

(2015) c. 5min

Commissioned by the Northeastern State University Wind Ensemble, Norman Wika-conductor. Premiered by the ensemble Nov. 19, 2015, Tahlequah, OK.

Uma Passacalha Brasileira for Wind Ensemble Play

(2015) c. 6-7min

Commissioned by the Arrowhead Union High School Wind Ensemble, Jacob T Polancich-conductor. Premiered by the ensemble May 21, 2015, Hartland, WI.

Valsa Eólica for Concert Band

(2013) c. 3min

(Arr. from "Waltzing Dervish" for Wind Ensemble)

Carousel for Concert Band Play

(2012) c. 2min

(Arr. from the 3rd movement of Mini-Symphony for Chamber Orchestra) Premiered Nov. 19, 2015 by the Northeastern State University Wind Ensemble, Norman Wika-conductor. -Winner, 2013 Beta Omicron Composition Competition.

Do You Hear How Many You Are? for Concert Band Play

(2012) c. 3min

Premiered by the Minot State University Symphonic Band, Devin Otto-conductor, on April 19th, 2013 in Minot, ND. (Arr. from the choral work of the same name.) -Finalist, 3rd International Frank Ticheli Competition.

Waltzing Dervish for Wind (powered) Ensemble Play

(2010) c. 10min

Premiered Februrary 4, 2011 by the University of Colorado Wind Symphony, Ingrid Larragoity, conductor -George Lynn Prize from the University of Colorado -Charles B. Olson Young Composers Contest Winner from the Encore Wind Ensemble

Granolithic March for Wind Ensemble

(2008) c. 5min

Commissioned by the Algonquin Regional High School Wind Ensemble Premiered at Algonquin Regional High School, Northborough MA, on February 9, 2010, Amy Johnson, conductor

Orchestral

"Lamentation" for String Orchestra Play

(2019) c. 8min

(Arr. from "Jesus Wept" for SATB Choir). Recording from a reading by the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra, Jakub Rompczyk-conductor, from March 29, 2019.

A Hymn of Life Play

(2018) c. 5 min (1111-1111-2perc-hp-pno-11111)

Premiered by the Eastman Graduate Composers Sinfonietta, Garrett Wellenstein, conductor, Nov. 8, 2018.

Berceuse for String Orchestra Play

(2017) c. 4min

(Arr. from Prelude No. 14 (Berceuse) for Piano Solo). Premiered by N.E.O. SOUND Modern Orchestra, Cody Ray-director, Nov. 28, 2018 in Akron, OH. Also known as "Lullaby" for String Orchestra.

An Appalachian Trail Symphony: New England (Symphony No.1) Play

(2017) c. 27min (2232-4231-timp+2perc-strings)

Commissioned by a consortium of 4 New England Orchestras and a private donor. Premiered during the 2017-18 season.

Sound of Cowbell for Large Orchestra

(2016) c. 6min (3333-4331-3perc-hp-strings)

A condensed version of the piano work.

The Glastonbury Wilderness for Orchestra Play

(2015) c. 6 min (2222-4221-timp+2perc-strings)

For the Sage City Symphony, Bennington, VT. Premiered by the ensemble March 13, 2016

Um Ano no Brasil (A Year in Brazil) Play

(2014) c. 16 min

Dedicated to my Brazilian Flutist Friends. For Flute and Strings (or Piano) Version for Clarinet and Strings (or Piano) available as well. Premiered by Marcelo Bomfim-flute, Orquestra Petrobras Sinfonia, Sammy Fuks-conductor, in Rio de Janeiro, BR.

No Interior do Rio de Janeiro for Orchestra Play

(2013) c. 5min (2222-4231-timp+3perc-hp[opt]-strings)

Dedicated to my friends at Orquestrando a Vida in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil. Recording from an open reading session by Awesöme Orchestra Collective conducted by David Möschler, August 3, 2014.

Showers over Peaks and Vales for Orchestra

(2013) c. 10-11min (2222-4231-timp+2perc-hp[opt]-pno-strings)

-Finalist, 2017 Sioux City Symphony Composer of the Year -Honorable Mention, 2017 American Composers Orchestra Underwood New Music Readings

"Classical" Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra Play

(2012) c. 20min (0200-2000-pno-strings)

Commissioned by the Sounds of Stow Festival Chorus and Orchestra. Premiered Nov. 18, 2012 by the Sounds of Stow Orchestra and the composer at the piano.

“29” from “A Coney Island of the Mind” for Chamber Orchestra and Soprano

(2008) c. 10min - (1111+sax-1111-2perc-gtr-hp-pno-11111)

Premiered at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, on February 21, 2009, Diane Morris, soprano, with the composer conducting.

Mini-Symphony for Chamber Orchestra Play

(2008) c. 9min - (2222-2221-2perc-hp-pno-strings)

Reading (Mvt III-Carousel) by the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra, April, 2010, Gary Lewis, conductor -2nd prize in Eighth annual Asia America Symphony Association Composition for Orchestra Competition (Mvt III-Carousel)

Seven Short Studies for String Orchestra Play

(2006) c. 14min

Premiered by the Cleveland Chamber Symphony, on May 11, 2007, Cuyahoga Community College Metro Auditorium, Cleveland, OH (#1,2,4,5,7) and May 22, 2008, Drinko Recital Hall, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (#3,6); Steven Smith, conductor.

Chorus and Orchestra

A Day of Sunshine for Chorus and Orchestra Play

(2009) c. 13min - (2{picc.}22{Bs.Cl.}2-4231-timp+2perc-hp-chorus{SATB}-organ{opt.}-strings)

Premiered at First Parish Church, Portland, ME, on Februrary 27, 2010 by the Longfellow Chorus and Orchestra, Charles Kaufmann, conductor -First Prize in the Longfellow Chorus International Composers Cantata Competition

Chamber Works

"Are We Not Drawn Onward to New Era?" for Sextet

(2019) c. 7min

For 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Horn, and Double Bass. Written for the Bennington Chamber Music Conference.

"Breathing Winter's Air" for Sextet Play

(2019) c. 8min

For Flute, Violin, Alto Saxophone, Horn, Bassoon, and Electric Guitar. Inspired by Harold Weston's painting "Three Trees, Winter" (1922). Premiered by students at the Eastman School of Music at the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery.

Midnight Prayer for String Quartet Play

(2017) c. 4min

Premiered Nov. 21, 2019 by Leo Matsuoka, Hannah Kim-violins, Adrian Jackson-viola, Joella Becker-cello at the Eastman School of Music.

Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Play

(2016) c. 14min

Commissioned by the Colorado State Music Teachers Association. Premiered by Kellan Toohey-clarinet, and the composer at the piano, at the CSMTA Conference at Colorado State University-Pueblo on June 4, 2016.

Mini-Concerto for Piano and 8 Players Play

(2016) c. 4min

Version for Piano and 9 Players also available. Premiered Nov. 14, 2019 by Kevin Wang-piano, and the Eastman Graduate Composers' Sinfonietta conducted by Austin Chanu.

Two Minutes for Saxophone Quartet Play

(2013) c. 2min

Movement I premiered Sept. 27, 2014 by a very small consortium, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, WI. Movement II premiered Jan. 11, 2015 by New Thread Saxophone Quartet, Jan Hus Church, New York, NY.

Rumination and Manifestation for Tenor Saxophone and Piano

(2013) c. 7min

Commissioned for Allison Dromgold Adams, with love from her husband. Premiered March 21, 2014 by Allison Adams, saxophone, and Kevin Class, piano at the North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

Swansong for Cello and Piano Play

(2012) c. 5min

Commissioned by Cellist Christine Thomas Tsen. (Version for Viola and Piano also available.) Premiered by Benjamin Noyes-cello and Jesse Feinberg-piano at the Back Cove Contemporary Music Festival in Portland, ME.

The Dove in the Ash Grove for Cello and Piano Play

(2012) c. 6min

Commissioned by Cellist Christine Thomas Tsen. Premiered April 12, 2015 by Benjamin Noyes-cello and Jesse Feinberg-piano at the Back Cove Contemporary Music Festival, Portland, ME -3rd Prize, Belvedere Festival Composition Contest

Quintette de Cuivres Play

(2012) c. 5min

Written for Quintette de Cuivres. Premiered by the group on June 8, 2012 at the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as part of the Chamber Music Institute.

Waltzing Dervish for (wind powered) Flute Quartet and Piano

(2012) c. 10min

Written for Sammille Bonfim. (Arr. from "Waltzing Dervish for Wind [powered] Ensemble)

Anthropomorphism for mixed chamber ensemble

(2011) c. 7min

Piano Quintet 'New England' Play

(2011) c. 22min

Premiered April 13, 2011, University of Colorado-Boulder, by the Tesla String Quartet and the composer at the piano

Sonata no 1 for Violin and Piano Play

(2010) c. 10min

Premiered February 12, 2011, Boston Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA, by the Juventas New Music Ensemble, Sara Matayoshi-violin, and Julia Scott Carey-piano

Trio for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano

(2010) c. 7min

Music for the Film "Glava" for Piano Quintet

(2010) c. 32min

Premiere screening at University of Colorado-Boulder on April, 9, 2010.

For Sofia for Viola and Piano

(2009) c. 3min

For Sofia von Atzingen Premiered December 1, 2010, Belo Horizonte, Brazil by Sofia von Atzingen, viola, and Helico Vaz, piano

"Song of Son" for Narrator(Rapper), Electric Guitar, and Percussion

(2009) c. 5min

Written for the Northeastern University Fusion Arts Exchange

Blazonry for 8 Percussionists Play

(2008) c. 3min

Reading by the Baldwin-Wallace College Percussion Ensemble, December, 2008, Josh Ryan, director

Variazioni Semplici for Violin and Harp Play

(2008) c. 3min

Premiered by Joshua Burca, violin and Stephanie Gustafson, harp on July 24th, 2012 at the Bowdoin International Music Festival in Brunswick, ME.

Concerto for Solo Piano and Solo Organ Play

(2008) c. 12-15min

Written for Kirsten Homdrom. Premiered March 30, 2008, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Kirsten Homdrom, organ and the composer at the piano

Chorale for Brass Quintet Play

(2007) c. 3min

Premiered May 4, 2008, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Mark Maliniak, trumpet, David Perkins, trumpet, Emily Applegarth, horn, Jake Mercer, Trombone, Eli Terwilliger, tuba

Duo for Clarinet and Cello Play

(2007) c. 8min

Premiered March 18, 2007, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Heather Tillman, clarinet, Sarah Gardner, cello.

String Quartet no 1 Play

(2005) c. 14min

Premiered (Mvts II, IV, V) March 2006, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Amanda Ramey, Brittany Kubiak, violins, Bill Tackett, viola, Emily Grissing, cello. -ASCAP Young Composer Award Finalist, 2006

Duo for Violin and Piano Play

(2004) c. 5min

Premiered June 2005, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Southborough, MA, Lawrence Franko, violin, with the composer at the piano -2005 Irl Allison, Sr. Award from the American College of Musicians' Composition Contest

Solo Works (piano)

Prelude No. 17 (For the Left Hand) for Piano Solo

(2019) c. 3min

Prelude No. 16 (Scurrying) for Piano Solo

(2019) c. 2min

Prelude No. 15 (Liquid) for Piano Solo

(2017) c. 1'30"

Prelude No. 14 (Berceuse) for Piano Solo Play

(2017) c. 4min

Premiered April 29, 2018 at Pilgrim Congregational Church, Southborough, MA by the composer.

A Waltz for Diane Play

(2016) c. 3min

(Arr. from "Waltzing Dervish" for Wind Ensemble) Premiered April 29, 2018 at Pilgrim Congregational Church, Southborough, MA by the composer at the piano.

Prelude No. 13 (Waves) Play

(2015) c. 3 min

Premiered by Kevin Wang, Oct. 18, 2018, at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY.

Prelude No. 12 (88 Keys) for Piano Play

(2015) c. 1min

Premiered by Kevin Wang, Oct. 18, 2018, at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY.

Prelude No. 11 (Pinball) for Piano solo

(2014) c. 2min

Prelude No. 10 (For Ken Girard) for Piano solo Play

(2014) c. 1min

Premiered April 20, 2016 by Allen Shawn-piano at Bennington College, Bennington, VT.

Sound of Cowbell for Piano Solo

(2014) c. 11min

Commissioned by Christopher Janwong McKiggan for his "Resonance of Hope" Project. Premiered by McKiggan April 1, 2015 at Rice University, Houston, TX.

Prelude No. 9 (Guante-ango) for Piano solo Play

(2012) c. 1min

Premiered May 18, 2014 by Yumi Suehiro, Jan Hus Church, New York, NY

Prelude No. 8 (Chromatic) for Piano Solo Play

(2011) c. 2min

Premiered October 30, 2014 by Kris Carlisle, Berry College, Mt. Berry, GA

Prelude No. 7 (Perfect Ostinato) for Piano Solo (2010) Play

(2010) c. 3min

Premiered April 20, 2016 by Allen Shawn-piano at Bennington College, Bennington, VT.

Prelude No. 6 (12-tone) for Piano solo

(2009) c. 3min

Prelude No. 5 (Precision) for Piano solo Play

(2009) c. 2min

Premiered January 27, 2010 at the University of Colorado-Boulder, with the composer at the piano

Prelude No. 4 (O Woozy Suzy!) for Piano solo Play

(2009) c. 2min

Premiered January 27, 2010 at the University of Colorado-Boulder, with the composer at the piano

Prelude No. 3 (Homage to Nancarrow) for Piano solo Play

(2009) c. 3min

Premiered April 30, 2009 at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, with the composer at the piano

Fantasy in B flat minor Play

(2005) c. 7min

Premiered January 27, 2007, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Kirsten Homdrom, piano -Honorable Mention, 2010 Kate Publishing Piano Composition Contest

No-Name Rag for Piano solo Play

(2006) c. 5min

Premiered January 27, 2007, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, with the composer at the piano

Piano Sonata no 2 Play

(2006-08) c. 20min

Premiered November 9, 2008 at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, with the composer at the piano -ASCAP Young Composer Award Finalist, 2009

Prelude No. 2 (Drops) for Piano Solo Play

(2008) c. 3min

Premiered January 2009, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Corey Knick, piano

Prelude No. 1 (Jazz) for Piano Solo Play

(2007) c. 2min

Premiered Fall, 2007, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Megan Denman, piano

Homage to L. M. Gottschalk Play

(2006) c. 7min

For Claire Black; premiered April 29, 2007, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Claire Black, piano -Victor Herbert/ASCAP Award from the National Federation of Music Clubs, 2007

Tidal Wave Rag for Piano solo Play

(2004) c. 4min

Premiered June 2005, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Southborough, MA, with the composer at the piano

Piano Sonata No. 1

(2004) c. 14min

Premiered June 2005, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Southborough, MA, with the composer at the piano -National Music Educators Conference Composition Contest Winner, 2005

Solo Works (other instruments)

In this short Life for Organ Play

(2018) c. 5min

(arr. from choral work of same name) Premiered Feb. 25, 2018 at the First Congregational Church of Walpole, NH by the composer.

Two Symmetries for Disklavier

(2011) c. 6min

Premiered February 23, 2011, University of Colorado-Boulder

For Natalie for Solo Cello

(2010) c. 4min

For Natalie Spehar Premiered Jan. 29th, 2012 by Natalie Spehar, cello, at the Church of the Holy City, Washington, D.C.

Carousel for Organ

(2008) c. 3min

(arr. from Mvt III of Mini-Symphony)

Guitar Piece

(2007) c. 5min

For David McHenry

Variations on a Hymn (Beecher) for Organ Play

(2006) c. 8min

Premiered December 2006 at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Margaret Scharf, organ, and the composer at the organ

Choral Works (a cappella or keyboard accompaniment)

Missa Brevis Play

(2017-19) c. 15min

Movement I premiered March 23, 2019 by the East Lyme High School Choir (CT), Anthony Maiese-conductor. Finalist, 2019 Ithaca College Choral Composition Competition (Mvt I).

"Jesus Wept" for SATB Choir Play

(2018) c. 8min

Recording from a reading session with the Eastman Chorale, Noemi Binag-conductor, from March 22, 2019.

Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace for SAB Choir and Piano

(2018) c. 4min

For the First Congregational Church of Walpole, NH. Premiered June 24, 2018 at the church, directed by the composer.

"In this short Life" for SATB Choir Play

(2017) c. 5min

Premiered by The Capital Hearings, Sept. 15, 2018, at the First Congregational Church, Washington, D.C. -Winner, 2018 Capital Hearings Young Composer Competition

God Be In My Head for Unison Voices and Piano

(2017) c. 1min

Premiered by the First Congregational Church of Walpole, NH Choir, on Oct. 8, 2017, directed by the composer.

"A Blessing of Discomfort" for SSA Choir Play

(2015) c. 4min

Commissioned by the Algonquin Regional High School Camerata Singers, directed by Kathrine Waters, with funding from the Northborough Southborough Music Association. Premiered April 12, 2016 by the ensemble.

"Bennington" for 12-part SATB Choir Play

(2015) c. 6min

Premiered April 4, 2019 by singers from the Eastman School of Music, Connor Doran-conductor.

"Dona Nobis Pacem" for SATB Choir Play

(2014) c. 3min

Winner, 2019 Yale Glee Club Emerging Composers Competition. Recording from a reading by the Eastman Chorale, Joe Taff-conductor, from March 22, 2019.

In the Spaces of Thought" for SATB Choir Play

(2014) c. 2'30"

Premiered by the Algonquin Regional High School Chamber Choir, Kathrine Waters-conductor, on April 12, 2016

Do You Hear How Many You Are? Play

SATB choir (2010) c. 3min

Premiered June 3, 2011, St. John's Episcopal Church, Boulder, CO by the Ars Nova Singers, Thomas Morgan, conductor -2011 Ars Nova Singers Colorado Composers Competition Professional Category Winner

Viderunt Omnes for SATB Choir

(2009) c. 4min

Premiered for November 11, 2010 by the Colla Voce Ensemble, at the 2010 Society of Composers National Conference at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

"Anima Christi" for SATB choir

(2008) c. 3min

Premiered August 15, 2012, Cracovia Sacra, Cracow, Poland, by the Silesian Philharmonic Choir, Michael Kwiatkowski, conductor -3rd Prize, 1st H.M. Gorecki International Composers Competition

"Snowflakes" for SATB choir

(2008) c. 2min

Two Choruses from an Opera for SATB choir

(2007) c. 3min

"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" for SAB choir Play

(2007) c. 3min

With or without piano. Premiered by the Algonquin Regional High School Freshman Chorale, Kathrine Waters-conductor, October 2007.

Songs

"Again and Again" for Voice and Piano

(2016) c. 2min

Premiered by Diane Southard-soprano, and the composer at the piano on April 20, 2016 at Bennington College, Bennington, VT.

"I Am" for Voice and Piano

(2012) c. 3min

(arr. from 'For Sofia' for Viola and Piano)

"Mea Videbo Deum" for Soprano and String Quartet or Organ

(2010) c. 3min

(arr. from Motet for SATB choir) For my sister

"Simple Song" for Soprano and Piano

(2007) c. 3min

For Diane Morris

And Death Shall Have No Dominion Play

for Baritone and Piano (2006) c. 5min

Premiered February 10, 2007, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, CA, Brian Leerhuber, baritone, Steven Bailey, piano -Student Composer Award from the American Art Song Competition, 2006

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Play

for Voice and Piano (2005) c. 3min

Premiered February 21, 2009, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Zachary Rusk, baritone, with the composer at the piano

In My Craft or Sullen Art Play

for Voice and Piano (2005) c. 3min

Premiered December 2005, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH, Anthony Macias, baritone, with the composer at the piano

Electronic Music

"Winter Scene at Summer Lake" for 4-channel Fixed Media Play

(2019) c. 3min

Most of these sounds were recorded during my stay as an artist-in-residence at Playa in Summer Lake (pop. 90) in rural central Oregon during January-February 2012.

Wind Ensemble/Concert Band

Orchestral

Chorus and Orchestra

Chamber Works

Solo Works (piano)

Solo Works (other instruments)

Choral Works (a cappella or keyboard accompaniment)

Songs

Electronic Music

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