Robert J. Frank
      Compositions

      Published by Robert Frank Music (ASCAP) unless otherwise noted.

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      Compositions

      (by date of composition, most recent first)


      • Tapestries for two violins and chamber string orchestra (2010) for Lewis Wong. Click here to listen.

      • The Perkins Fanfares for organ with GMIDI unit (2010) for the Perkins School of Theology in commemeoration of 50 years of the Master of Sacred Music program.

      • West of Argyle for woodwind quintet (2009) for Laura Romberg. Click here for a MIDI preview.

      • Shadows of Notre Dame for chamber strings and chimes (2008). Dedecated to Donna Mayer-Martin. Click here to hear the premiere by the 2008 Viva Vivaldi Festival Orchestra.

      • Taberah for solo 'Cello (2007) for Francesco Mastromatteo. click here for a performance by Maestro Mastromatteo.

      • Figaronacht (4 minute version of Figaronacht Overture) for String Orchestra (2005)
        Finalist in the Homage to Mozart International Blitz-Competition for Composers, Moscow, Russia, January 27, 2006 (Mozart's 250th Birthday)
        Click here to hear their performance, broadcast live over Russian State Radio

      • A Terribly Tangled Tarantella for solo harpsichord and chamber string orchestra (2005) for Larry Palmer
        Click here to hear a performance by the 2006 Viva Vivaldi Festival Orchestra

      • My Viola Don't Swing (2005) for solo viola. click here for a performance by Nicholas Weege.

      • The U.S.S. Ronald Reagan (anthem) (2005)
        composed for the crew of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
        Recording: Erick Reich, tenor

        • click here for a free download of the sheet music!

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      • Figaronacht Overture for String Orchestra (2005)
        composed for Eduard Schmieder and I Palpiti for premiere on the opening concert of the 2005 Salzburg Summer Music Festival/Mozarteum
        Click here to hear a performance by the 2006 Viva Vivaldi Festival Orchestra

      • Metallic Origami Five Miniatures for Metal Instruments (2005)
          • I. Lucky Stars
          II. Silver Crane
          III. Steel Fortuneteller
          IV. Titanium Snowflakes
          V. Iron Dragon
        Recording: world premiere performance by the Meadows Wind Ensemble, Jack Delaney, dir.
        click here for program notes and accompanying haikus for this piece.

      • Legacy for Concert Band (Level III) (2004)
        Commissioned for Paul Schmidt by the 2003-2004 8th Grade Band of DeWitt Perry Middle School
        click here for an MP3 preview

      • Viva Vivaldi! for flute, oboe, bassoon, 2 horns, violin, harpsichord and strings (2004)
        written for the 2004 Viva Vivaldi International Festival of the Arts, Aug. 1, 2004, Mexico City, Mexico, Michael Meissner, dir.
        Click here to hear a performance by the 2004 Viva Vivaldi Festival Orchestra

      • Fast Falls the Eventide for orchestra (2222/4231/3perc/harp/strings) (2004)
        written for the Meadows Symphony Orchestra, Paul Phillips, dir. premiered Feb. 27, 2004, to be released on Gasparo Records in 2005
        click here for an MP3 of the premiere performance

      • Passages for solo violin (2003) for Lewis Wong

      • Alone with my thoughts... (2003) for soprano or tenor and real-time computer. customizable version of "Just Joan...")

      • Just Joan: Alone with my thoughts... (2003) for Joan Heller and real-time computer.
        Commissioned by Joan Heller with funding from a Meadows Faculty Development Grant, SMU.
        Premiered at the 2003 College Music Society International Conference, Costa Rica.

      • Lullaby of the Sea for Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, and Bassoon (2002) Published by Brixton Publications, Lakeland, FL

      • >Driven (2002) for Concert Band (Level V) click here for a MP3 file of the 2003 Interlochen Summer Music Camp performance, Jack Delaney, dir.

      • Beach Music (2001) for piano, percussion (2) and real-time computer.
        commissioned by Gary Stegall and Coastal Carolina University.
        premiered at the 2001 Percussive Arts Society International Conference.

      • Aftermath (2001) for flute, 2 Bb Cl., Bsn., 2 Bb Tpts., Tbn., Vn., Perc., Guitars, and piano.

      • String Quartet No. 2: "...para mis amigos Mexicanos..." for String Quartet (2001)
        written for the Mexico City String Quartet.
          I. Las Playas de los Mayas
          II. La Tragedia
          III. La Fiesta!
          premiere performance by the Mexico City String Quartet

      • The Voice in the Sky for SATB Chorus, flute and piano (2001)
        written for the 2001 National Flute Association National Conference, Aug. 19, 2001, Dallas, TX

      • Muse (2000) for computer music on tape. <>BR>

      • Quartet (1999) for Bb Clarinet, Disklavier with live soloist and real-time computer
        written for, and premiered by, Voices of Change, Dallas, TX, on the opening concert of their 25th Anniversary Season.

      • Incidental Music for "As You Like It"
        commissioned by The University of North Texas Division of Dance and Drama. Performed in Denton, TX Dec. 2-8, 1999 & in Czech. Replblic March, 2000

      • Rhapsody & Allegro for piccolo and harp. Published by Brixton Publications, Lakeland, FL
        Premiered at the 2000 National Flute Association Conference, Columbus, OH

      • Sonata for Harpsichord with Optional Electronic Effects (1998)
          • I. Divergentia
          II. Phrygidian Cadences
          >III. Dementia

      • Zymurgy (1998) for computer music on tape.
        realized in the Electronic Music Studio, S.M.U.

      • Psalm for the House (1997) for violin, cello, and piano.
        written for Carrie Rehkopf and John Michel, dedicated to the House of the Redeemer, New York, NY.

      • Jerusalem Stones (1997) for narrator, chorus and orchestra.
        • 30 sec. excerpt, part 1: The City of Peace (1.5 MB)
        • 35 sec. excerpt, part 2: A City Besieged (1.6 MB)
        • 50 sec. excerpt, part 3: Consolation and Prayer for Peace (2.1 MB)
        • first reading: Central Washington University Orchestra and Chorus, Dan Baldwin, dir.; Robert Frank, narr.

      • Part of the Wind (1997) for flute, soprano, and percussion.
        commissioned by Central Washington University for inclusion on a compact disk, "Flute for Thought" 1997.

      • Incidental Music (Woodwind Quintet, Percussion, Chorus, and computer music on tape) (1996) for Pillars of Society by H. Ibsen.
        commissioned by the University of North Texas Dept. of Theater and Dance

      • Temporal Distortions (1995) for Orchestra.
        I. Space
        II. Wormholes
        III. Comets

      • Coral Fantasy, (1995) Oboe with Electronic Effects and NeXT Computer Music on Tape.
        revised for realtime computer MAX/MSP (2002)

      • Algorithmic Atmospheres (1995) for General MIDI/ SC-55 mk. II
        I. Binary Blizzard
        II. Fractal Fog
        III. Sinewave Storm<

      • String Quartet: "...a smoldering wick...", (1994)
        selected for performance on the Memorial Concert, Cracow, Poland
        I. Freely (atacca)
        II. Allegro
        III. Grave
        performance by the Mexico City String Quartet

      • WARP!, (1994) for Brass Quintet Published by Brixton Publications, Lakeland, FL

      • Der Mozartgeist: Concerto for MIDI Piano with Soloist and Orchestra, (1994)
        I. The Ressurection MP3
        II. Der Mozartgeist MP3
        III. Allegro "con spirito" MP3

        • (click MP3 for the premiere by the Meadows Symphony, Paul Phillips, dir., Sam Holland, soloist)

      • Dinosaur!, (1993) for Choir and Piano
        winner of the 1993 Ithaca College/Theodore Presser Co. Composition Competition
        • 30 sec. excerpt (1.1 MB)

      • Der Mozartgeist (1993) for MIDI Piano with Soloist (Mvt. II from Concerto)

      • Hatshepsut's Chant and Dance, (1992-3) for Bassoon and Piano Published by Brixton Publications, Lakeland, FL

      • The Emergence of Night, (1992) for Flute and Piano
        Published by Brixton Publications, Lakeland, FL Recorded: "Night Thoughts and Fancies", CAPSTONE RECORDS CPS-8664 ( also available through Brixton Publications)
        Honorable Mention: 1999 Natl. Flute Assn. Newly Published Music Competition        click here for an MP3 file with Hal Ott, flute.

      • In the Upper Room, (1992) for Orchestra winner of the 1993 University of North Texas Orchestral Composition Competition
        • click here for an MP3 file performance by the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra, Ron Cummings, dir.

      • Vienna Postlude, (1992) for Violoncello and Piano

      • About the Ninth Hour, (1989) for Strings and Timpani.
        • 60 sec. excerpt, beginning (2.5 MB)
        • 2 minute excerpt in .aiff format (compressed) (1.5 MB)
        • Richardson Symphony Orchestra, Anshel Brusilow, dir.

      • Synoptic Rhetoric, (1989) for Violin & Piano.

      • Voice on Many Waters, (1988-9) for Solo Tuba and Orchestra.

      • The Bards Tale, (1988) Soliloquy for Bb Trumpet .

      • Stellar Quintet, (1987-8) for String Quartet and Harpsichord. (also for Chamber Orchestra)

      • For the Oppressed, (1986-7) for Orchestra.
        winner of the 1988 Young American Composers Reading Session, Civic Orchestra of Chicago
        • 1 minute excerpt- middle of work (2.1 MB)
        • Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Kenneth Jean, dir.

      • Liturgical Impressions, (1986) for Trumpet and Organ. Published by Brixton Publications, Lakeland, FL
        I. Introit
        II. Sanctus
        III. Gloria

      • Of Ice and Fire, (1986) for Organ.

      • Three Impressions, (1985) for Bb Clarinet.

      • Sonata, (1985) for Trumpet and piano. Published by Brixton Publications, Lakeland, FL


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