Quintet (2007) was written with the specific goal of creating melodies not only from pitch material, but from a succession of timbral colors.  Tension is created through the use of slow moving glissandos and microtones in tight clusters.  This technique results in dense harmonies, the resolution of which propels the piece forward.  Intervallic growth contributes to the form, beginning with displaced minor seconds and expanding to quartal harmonies before returning to seconds, this time with undulating unisons in the same octave.
 

Performers*: (1st half) Brave New Works- Sarah Brady, flute; Terri Garrett, B^b clarinet; Maria Sampen, violin; Katri Ervamaa, cello; Winston Schoi, piano; Chris Younghoon Kim, conductor

(2nd half) Anna Steele, flute; Justin Lee, B^b clarinet; Brendan Aanes, violin; Samantha Gribble, cello; Aaron Spotts, piano; William Coogan, conductor

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*This piece was not yet complete when Brave New Works performed it in a reading session.  The recording has been spliced to match the score.