DANCES and Ballet

This section includes original music which responds to the impulse to dance. There are pieces that draw upon Jewish traditions, contemporary rock influences, ragtime and tango.

There is a deep variety of dance-related music - some intended for full ballet companies and other music intended for the intimacy of couples.

Hebraic Dances

These pieces were inspired by the diary of Anne Frank and draws upon Hebraic folk music traditions.

Hebraic Dances

Missouri River Dances

These pieces reflect both past and present. The past numbers draw upon American folk traditions and music. The future is more abstract and includes rock and roll influences. The Missouri River is selected as the setting for the folk dances.

Missouri River Dances

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Ragtime

Ragtime music is simply my way to pay tribute to one of my favorite composers Scott Joplin - a fellow Missourian whose music has inspired me immensely. The sweet, simple, beautiful melodies juxtaposed with spicy, playful rhythms made his music, in my mind, equal to any master of the past.

Ragtime

Tango

Tango is soulful, provocative, spirited music that draws upon Spanish traditions and is difficult for the melodist to resist.

Tango