Catalog of Works
Brian Packham:
Selected Works (1980-2017)
Music with an asterisk (*) is suitable for liturgical performance.
MUSIC FOR THE CONCERT HALL
Staircase Variations [2017] [2 vins, 2 vlas, 2 Vc.]_manuscript [dur. ca. 20’]
Music for Two Cellos [2017] [dur. ca. 12’] commissioned by Peter Thomas and Madeline Kabat
World Premier scheduled for February 23, 2017, Cleveland, Ohio
Music for Stargazers [2016] [pf]_manuscript/midi [dur. ca. 8’]
*Two Hymns for French Horn and Organ [2016] [dur. ca. 6’30’’] commissioned by Ted Durant
1. Meditation on "All Our Hope on God is Founded" [dur. ca. 4’]
2. Fanfare on "Crown Him With Many Crowns" [dur. ca. 2’30’’]
Harvey Challenge [2015] [pf]
No.1: Fugue in the Style of J.S. Bach [dur. ca. 2’]
No. 2: Polonaise in the Style of Chopin [2015] [pf] [dur. ca. 8’]
In a Field of Wildflowers [2015] [fl,pf] commissioned by Glen Quarrie [dur. ca. 4’]
Ten Haiku [voice, pf, ensemble tbd]_manuscript [2014] [dur. ca. 20’]
Raintune No.1 [pf]_ midi draft[2014] [dur. ca. 3’]
Raintune No.2 [pf]_ midi draft[2014] [dur. ca. 3’]
A Short Climb [pf] [2014] [dur. ca. 2’]
TimePiece [pf] [2014] [dur. ca. 3’]
Epilogue after Hindemith [pf] [2014] [dur. ca. 1’30’’]
Jazz Study No.3 [pf] [2014] [dur. ca. 3’]
Jazz Study No.2 [pf] [2014] [dur. ca. 2’30’’]
Jazz Study No.1 [pf] [2013] [dur. ca. 3’]
Jazz Invention No.3 [pf] [2013] [dur. ca. 2’]
Jazz Invention No.2 [pf] [2013] [dur. ca. 2’]
Jazz Invention No.1 [pf] [2013] [dur. ca. 2’]
*excerpt from Variations on "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" [pf] [2013] [dur. ca. 7’]
Variations on "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" [pf]_manuscript [2013] [dur. ca.18’]
*Ubi Caritas et Amor [SSA w/ organ ] {SSA, string ens, fh quartet_in manuscript} [2010] [dur. ca. 5’30’’]
Little Suite for Guitars [guitar duet] [2009] [dur. ca. 5’]
*Prelude Impromptu [org.] [2009] [dur. ca. 3’]_manuscript
The Shapers Song [string quartet] [2001] [dur. ca. 14’]
Sinfonia Concertante [solo fl. and chamber orchestra] [2001_revised 2014] [dur. ca. 28’]
*Prelude no.10 [pf] [2000] [dur. ca. 1’30’’]
From Thoreau Landscapes Book One [5 songs for medium male or female voice, pf.] [1994-2000] [dur. ca. 21’]
Universe Mirror [SATB w/ pf] [1998] [dur. ca. 12’]
Ad Futurum [brass ensemble] [1998] [dur. ca.10’]
One-Armed Bandit [marimba, 3-5 players] [1999] [dur. ca.8’] to Blake Cramer
Concert Overture "Ashes of Eden" [orch] [1997] [dur. ca.17’]
*Exultare Lux Dei [org] [1996] [dur. ca. 4’30’’]
Sonatine [Flute and Vibraphone] [1996] [dur. ca. 8’]
South American Suite [fl, guit., dulcimer, String Orchestra] [1996] [dur. ca.11’]
_ arrangement of Folk Song Set No.1 for the recording “Highlandsâ€
Jazz Suite No.2 (large jazz band -culled from college sketch books) [1995] [dur. ca. 7’]_manuscript
Jazz Suite No.1 (large jazz band -culled from college sketch books)[1995] [dur. ca. 12’] _manuscript
Volcano Dance [percussion ensemble] [1994] [dur. ca.4’30’’] for Blake Cramer and the USNA Percussion Ensemble
Prelude No.9 [pf] [1994] [dur. ca. 2’30’’]
Cape Breton Concerto [fl. string orchestra] [1994] [dur. ca.16’] Commissioned by Chris Norman
also arranged for flute with string quintet, and flute wth string quartet.
Folk Song Set No.2 "China" [fl, guit., dulcimer, Orch] [1994] [dur. ca.9’]
Commissioned by Chris Norman and Helicon (Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner)
Little Suite for Flutes [flute ens.] [1994] [dur. ca.11’]
Folk Song Set No. 1 "South America" [fl, guit., dulcimer, Orch] [1994] [dur. ca.11’]
Commissioned by Chris Norman and Helicon (Robin Bullock, Ken Kolodner)
Israfel [SATB] [1994] [dur. ca.10’]
*Toccatina [organ] [1993] [dur. ca.4’]
Sonata No.2 [pf] [1993] [dur. ca.16’]
Tetra Musics [concert band] [1993] [dur. ca.13’] for John Corley and the MIT Concert Band
Variations on GRYMG [brass quintet] (also arr. for 2 trp, 2 trb, org.) [1992] [dur. ca.8’]
*Five Pieces for Soprano and Brass Quintet (Chamber Mass) [1992] [dur. ca.12’]
Symphony No.1 [large orchestra] [1992] [dur. ca.34’] _ N.B._mvt.II ’Elegy' may be performed by itself.
Impromptu No.2 [pf] [1992] [dur. ca.8’]
Prelude No.8 [pf] [1992] [dur. ca. 2’]
Impromptu No.3 [pf] [1991] [dur. ca.5’]
The Gramophone at Fond-du-Lac [narrator, fl., pf] [1991] [dur. ca.10’ ]
_ Public Domain text by Robert Service (1875-1958)
Impromptu No.1 [pf] [1990] [dur. ca.5’ 30’’]
Two Bagatelles [marimba] [1990] [dur. ca.6’] Commissioned by Nora Davenport
Incantation, Transformation and Ascension [concert band] [1990] [dur. ca.8’]
for John Corley and the MIT Concert Band
*Wedding Music- [organ] [1990]
1. Fantasy-Prelude [dur. ca.7’ 30’’]
2. Processional [dur. ca.3’]
3. Recessional [dur. ca.3’]
_N.B. Processional and Recessional also arranged for brass quintet.
Marimba Concerto [orchestra w/ solo marimba] [1989] [dur. ca. 15’] Commissioned by Nora Davenport
Spiders [violin, marimba] [1989] [dur. ca.6’]
Prelude no.7 [pf] [1987] [dur. ca. 1’]
Seven Steps from Heaven [orch] [1985] [dur. ca.7’]_manuscript
Trellis [concert band] [1984] [dur. ca.6’]_manuscript- transcription of “Prelude and Fugueâ€
*Prelude and Fugue [organ] [1983] [dur. ca.6’]
Music for Saxophone Quartet [sop.,alt,ten,bari, saxophones] [1984] [dur. ca.5’]
Sonata No.1 [pf] [1984] [dur. ca.20’]
Mobius [concert band] [1983] [dur. ca.2’]_manuscript
Three Pieces for Piano [pf] [1983] [dur. ca.14’]
Six Preludes [pf] [1983] [dur. ca.9’]
Le Ungaire Moo Moo (piano 4 hands) [1982] [dur. ca.3’]
Caprice [fl.] [1981] [dur. ca. 1’]
Sonatina [pf.] [1981] [dur. ca.9’]
Land's End [for mixed brass and percussion]1981_manuscript [dur. ca.3’30â€]
Reflections in the Rain [guitar]1980_manuscript
MUSIC FOR FILM AND THEATER
“Back at the Staircase†a film by Drew Britton [2017]
"When the King Tllts" a film by Drew Britton [2013]
Incidental music to the play “Wiley and the Hairy Man†[electronic- a children's play][1991]
Incidental music to the play “Closets†[electronic-][1990]
Ludvik, the Carpenter [children's voices and organ] [1988]
- incidental music to the play “I Never Saw Another Butterfly†by Celeste Rita Raspanti]
MUSIC FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
A Couple O'Chunes [Marching Band][2015] [dur. ca. 2’]_ not including repeats.
[for the Pewaukee High School (Wisconsin) marching band]
Echo Mountain [concert band] [1998] [dur. ca.2’]
Serenata Espanole [concert band] [1996] [dur. ca.3’]
Precipice [concert band] [1995] [dur. ca.4’]
ARRANGEMENTS AND SERVICE MUSIC:
*Live it Out! [unison choir, org.] [2017] [dur. ca. 1’] benediction response
Londonderry Aire [Vc, pf] [2017] [dur. ca. 4’]
*Canticle on Old Hundredth [Vc., Org.] [2017] [dur. ca. 3’]
*Exaltation on Psalm 119 “Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet†[pf] [2016] [dur. ca. 4’]
*Heart Wide Open [2016] [A,T,Bt,B, Cb. drone] [dur. ca. 2’] benediction response
*We can Thank God [praise song] [2016] [dur. ca. 3’]
*No More Cross’ to Bear [gospel bluegrass song] [2016] [dur. ca. 3’]
*All Things Bright and Beautiful [pf] [2015] [dur. ca. 4’]
*Alleluia [unison choir, org.] [2013] [dur. ca. 1’] benediction response _manuscript
*Four Advent Meditations [pf] [2013] [dur. ca.9’]
1. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. [dur. ca.3’]
2. Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming. [dur. ca.2’]
3. Silent Night. [dur. ca.2’30’’]
4. Away in a Manger. [dur. ca.1’30’’]
*Gratitude [praise song] [2013] [dur. ca. 3’]
*Live, Love, Give [hymn] (Like the Vine We bear the Fruit_ a doxology) [2013] [dur. ca. 3’]
*Christmas Fanfare [2 trp, 2 trb, organ] [2009] [dur. ca. 3’]
*Meditation on In the Bleak Mid-Winter [vln, cl., organ] [2008] [dur. ca. 5’]
The Brown Haired Girl [Trad. for vln solo, strings(vlns, Vcs), guitar, celtic harp, pno] [2007]
[dur. ca.7’30’’]
commissioned by Bob Childs for ‘Childsplay’
*I Trust You, Jesus [bluegrass band] [2007] [dur. ca. 3’]
*Lo How a Rose ere Blooming [T,Bt,Bt_bluegrass gospel] [2007] [dur. ca. 3’]
*It's a New Day [bluegrass band] [2006] [dur. ca. 4’]
*Hear Our Prayer, Oh, God [TTBB] [2006] [dur. ca. 1’]
Amen [TTBB] [2006] [dur. ca. 1’]
Fanny Powers' [Trad., arrangement- string quartet w/guitar] [1999] [dur. ca.4’]
Lark in the Morn' [Trad., arrangement- string quartet w/guitar] [1999] [dur. ca. 2’]
In Ireland [Sir Hamilton Harty, arrangement- fl, strings, harp] [1996] [dur. ca.10’]
Commissioned by Chris Norman and by permission of Boosey and Hawkes Publishing Co.
For the recording “Highlands†Chris Norman and Camerata Beriloche.
*Meditations on Amazing Grace (solo instrument, organ/piano) [1993] [dur. ca. 7’]
