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Item Concerto for violin and wind ensemble(2011-05) Camacho, Hermes; Grantham, Donald, 1947-; Sharlat, Yevgeniy; Pinkston, Russell; Freeman, Robert; Webb, LaurenConcerto for violin and wind ensemble is a 25-minute virtuosic work for the violin and accompanying winds, brass, and percussion. As a trained violinist, among the first works I learned were the concerti of J.S. Bach. Thus, I pay special homage to Bach in this piece by using the famous B-A-C-H motive (each letter corresponding to a pitch) to generate much of the musical material in the work. The analysis of the Concerto details the processes in which B-A-C-H affected and shaped the melodic and harmonic language of the piece, while also touching upon the use of orchestration and the problems associated with balancing a single solo instrument against a large ensemble. I also discuss the several existing works for violin that were highly influential in composing the Concerto and the "anxiety of influence" associated with each model.Item Hollow Manor for sextet and electronic accompaniment(2005-05) Boland, John P.; Appledorn, Mary J. V.; Hobbs, Wayne C.; Fried, EricHollow Manor is a programmatic work for chamber orchestra with electronic accompaniment. Specifically, it employs a flute, bass clarinet, Bb trumpet, and one of each, violin, viola, cello, conductor, and tape. This work has nine one-minute ambient settings, each creating the imagery of a room in an abandoned manor. The composer was inspired by video game scores to write Hollow Manor. His desire was to create original loop-based, and chamber music that could be used in a multimedia score. He chose to program and compose in the Reason music software. With video game scores as a model, this composition has rhythmically irregular electronic loops that are heard throughout. Section A, titled Corridor, greets the listener with the screeching and slamming of the front door. Section B, Parlor, employs an electronic choir and recalls an empty room where parties were once attended by aristocrats. Section C, Dining Room, is a scenario in which remnants of forgotten food remain on the serving table and flies are eating and laying their eggs. The melody of section D, Nursery, is created by phrases of children’s songs. The electronic accompaniment of section E, Game Room, recalls the entertainment of guests with music from a dilapidated phonograph. The music of section F, The Study, represents the stacks of books lining the walls.