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Commission Schedule

Thank you for your interest in my work. I am excited to share my upcoming projects and the timelines for their delivery. From the drop-down menu, you can also view detailed information for ongoing or recent consortia.

 

Due to a full schedule of commissions, I am currently unable to accommodate any new commissions before August 2027, regardless of scale. I look forward to collaborating with you on new and exciting musical ventures - fill out the CONTACT form to get in touch with me!

ONGOING COMMISSIONS

a little ridiculous

Delivery Date: October 31, 2026

Length: 3 minutes

Orchestra: 3222, 4331, timpani+3, celesta, strings

Commissioned by Kevin Sütterlin, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra

Sugar Rush

Delivery Date: December 31, 2026

Length: 5-10 minutes

Orchestra: 2222, 4221, timpani+2, optional harp, strings

Commissioned by Chaowen Ting, Georgia Tech Symphony Orchestra

The Leader, an opera (full-length, 60-minute version)

Delivery Date: January 31, 2027

Length: 60 minutes

For 9 voices and wind ensemble

Commissioned by Maryland Opera Studio and University of Maryland Wind Orchestra

In This Breath (Orchestra Version)

Delivery Date: March 31, 2027

Length: 8 minutes

Orchestra: 3333, 4331, timpani+3, piano, strings

Commissioned by Lead commissioner to be announced soon

Spiral Paths

Delivery Date: Postponed — new date TBD

Length: 10 minutes

Guitar quartet

Commissioned by George England at Sacramento State School of Music

Violin Solo

Delivery Date: Summer 2027

Length: 8-10 minutes

Violin solo

Commissioned by Christina Adams for her upcoming album

RECENT COMMISSIONS

Noctilucent Berceuse

Delivery Date: May 31, 2026

Length: 5-7 minutes

For Violin and marimba

Commissioned by Yvonne Lam for her upcoming album

The Wild Party

Delivery Date: December 31, 2025

Length: 20 minutes

For Soprano, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano

Commissioned by Fromm Music Foundation for Earplay

Coping Cadence (Orchestra Version)

Delivery Date: September 1, 2025

Length: 20 minutes

Six flex soloists and orchestra (2222, 4221, timpani+2, strings)

Commissioned by Francesco Lecce-Chong at Santa Rosa Symphony

Fused

Delivery Date: August 15, 2025

Length: 5-7 minutes

Solo saxophone and fixed media

Commissioned by Carrie Koffman

The Leader, an opera

Delivery Date: July 31, 2025

Length: 10 minutes

For 4 voices, string quartet and drum set

Commissioned by Rogue Music Project

In This Breath (Wind Ensemble Version)

Delivery Date: March 31, 2025

Length: 8-10 minutes; Grade 4+

For wind ensemble

Commissioned by Led by Andy Collinsworth and Chris Ramos

Coping Cadence (Band Version)

Delivery Date: January 31, 2025

Length: 20 minutes

Six flex soloists and wind ensemble; Grade 5

Commissioned by Bobby R. Francis at Texas Christian University

The Phoenix Ascends

Delivery Date: December 15, 2024

Length: 5-7 minutes

Orchestra: 3333, 4331, timpani+3, harp, strings

Commissioned by San Francisco Symphony for its 25th anniversary of the Lunar New Year concert and gala celebration

Availability for New Commissions

  • Small-Scale Works (Solo, Short Chamber Works): Available for delivery in August 2027

  • Large-Scale Works (Orchestra, Band, Lengthy Chamber Works): Earliest delivery date is December 2027

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