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      ( actual sound is coming soon )        

recent works

Claytosmunda Claytoniana --- for unaccompanied piano

"Interrupted" fern --- a very old species. All others in its genus are now extinct, as far as we know.

Modular No. XV --- for bass clarinet + effects, trombone, and trap kit

The fifteenth in a series of short pieces meant to be smashed up, broken apart, and put back together.

High Structure Carbon Black --- for solo horn --- play

"Disclosed herein are methods of synthesis and treatment, and dispersions and inkjet ink formulations prepared therefrom. The carbon black can have the following properties: OAN > 170 mL/100 g; and STSA ranging from 160 to 220 m²/g."

W/M --- for winds, 'cello, bass, and trap kit

A large, grimy warehouse holding detritus to be sorted for recycling.

XERODROMES I-IV --- For clarinets, kamancheh, tape machines, and little instruments

"By fulfilling creation's cycle of purification (dust to dust), the ground and biosphere contribute to the consummation of dust with wetness -- mess. The pro-creationist cycle of purification is transcendentally carried out through being recycled into dust over and over again." --- R.N.


earlier works

Adapted Choral Works [ongoing]

Isaac Otto - horns

1. "Fumeux Fume" (Solage)
2. "O Sacrum Convivium" (Messiaen)
3. "Tenebrae Factae Sunt" (Gesualdo)
4. "Moro, Lasso, Al Mio Duolo" (Gesualdo)
5. "Thou Knowest Lord" (Purcell)


CW / AR / JI / IO [2020]

Chris Williams - tpt
Atticus Reynolds - d
James Ilgenfritz - cbs
Isaac Otto - cl

1. Process for the Pres-
ervation of Feathers

2. Measurement of Avian
Embryo Movement in Intact Eggs


a n t i v i s c e r a [2018]

Isaac Otto - horns

1. Antiviscera Suite - I-III
2. x oxo | ooo
3. Noct-Nikkor
4. pashm charb
5. A Silk Ribbon for Her Bonnet
6. Garotte Fantasy
7. Nacreous Humor Suite
8. Intaglio