A lively and lighthearted trio with the cello providing a clave-like rhythm against the flutes.
"This trio of well-phrased voices is utterly charming. The melody uplifts the listener, while at the same time, the accompaniment keeps the listener anchored. Bravo!" --Jeanette
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A Twist of Lime [trio] v1_3.mp3 |
| A Twist of Lime v1_2 Score.pdf |
Energetic piece re-arranged for guitar trio. duration ~2:50 (228 bpm) key of Am
At the ensemble's request, I re-arranged this quartet for the trio of flute, guitar & cello. Part of a series of "street scenes." (At a Busy Intersection was also similarly arranged recently.)
duration 3:00 (~121 bpm)
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at_the_subway_stairs_v117-trio.mp3 |
| at_the_subway_stairs_v117_FL.pdf |
| at_the_subway_stairs_v117_FULL.pdf |
| at_the_subway_stairs_v117_GTR.pdf |
| at_the_subway_stairs_v117_VC.pdf |
A single-movement piece arranged for
harp, cello, flute (118),and
harp, viola, flute (119)
duration 2:50 (~120 bpm)
"A very cool 'mise en scne'... Great ending!" -- John M.
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at_the_subway_stairs_v119_harp_trio.mp3 |
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at_the_subway_stairs_v119_harp_vla_fl.mp3 |
| at_the_subway_stairs_v119_harp_trio.pdf |
| at_the_subway_stairs_v119_harp_vla_fl.pdf |
A light-hearted trio for two flutes and cello inspired on the evening of the Autumn equinox... thus the "day" and "night" equal-time motifs in the two flutes, with the cello as the ocean and the wind in the trees... (A companion piece to A Twist of Lime.
"This sounds larger than three instruments; you have a lot of musical ideas in this piece--but it's not cluttered. I like the now and then chromaticisms [and] how you approach a cadence and your use novel ways of creating release." --John M.
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Autumn Equinox Caprice.mp3 |
| Autumn_Equinox_Caprice_Score.pdf |
A trio for bass flute, cello and guitar. An aggressive, percussive acoustic guitar track with lots of body tapping and string tapping brackets a delicate center section where the bass flute carries the melody.
Gm, 3:20
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Army_Boots_TRIO_No_2_v108.mp3 |
| Army_boots_trio_B_FL.pdf |
| Army_boots_trio_GTR.pdf |
| Army_boots_trio_VC.pdf |
| bass_fl, guitar DUO-TRIO No_2_v104.pdf |
A little flurry of whimsical energy for soprano, alto and bass flute, clarinet and bass clarinet. One of those little ideas that just popped out in the middle of the night. Alternates measures of 5/4 & 6/4. (Hence, "skittery.")
duration: 75 seconds, Dm
Revisited this piece and arranged for guitar, (oboe)/alto flute & flute. (Em)
I like it... -- C. Smith
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Dart_Skitter_Dash_v104.mp3 |
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Dart_Skitter_Dash_v106_gtr,alto_fl,fl.mp3 |
| Dart_Skitter_Dash_v104_winds_FULL.pdf |
| Dart_Skitter_Dash_v105_trio_FULL.pdf |
| Dart_Skitter_Dash_v106_gtr,alto_fl,fl.pdf |
This is a rare combination of instruments; the english horn and alto flute are both low registered instruments in their family, with distinctly different characters and overlapping ranges. In this piece, the voices intertwine. ~72 bp, due: 6 min
This piece has proven to be adaptable to other arrangements. There are versions for:
alto flute, cello, guitar
viola, cello, guitar
alto flute, english horn, harp
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Dusk-gtr,afl,ehorn_v111.mp3 |
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Dusk-guitar,vla,vc_v106.mp3 |
A trio arranged for alto flute, cello and classical guitar.
The first movement introduces and develops the chipper tune; 2nd movement is darker and crustier, but with a gentle 'chorale-like' interlude. The 3rd movement is a repeat of the first, with additional variations and modulations.
key:
I. D G Bb G F G
II. Em (G) Em
III. E F#
duration: 5:54
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Plucky_v118_guit_[trio].mp3 |
| Feelin'_Plucky_v118g_A_FL.pdf |
| Feelin'_Plucky_v118g_FULL.pdf |
| Feelin'_Plucky_v118g_GTR.pdf |
| Feelin'_Plucky_v118g_VC.pdf |
A trio for viola, cello and harp. A bright melody featuring pizzicato on the viola and cello together and separately. The sound is further extending with the gentle, more sustained sound of the harp--although its notes are frequently damped during the piece to keep notes short like the strings.
First movement introduces and develops the tune; 2nd movement is darker and crustier, but with a gentle 'chorale-like' interlude. The 3rd movement is a repeat of the first, with additional variations and modulations.
key: I. A,B,A,C II. Am,C,Am III. A,Am,A,B
duration: 5:42
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Feelin'_Plucky_v117.mp3 |
| Feelin'_Plucky_v117_FULL.pdf |
| Feelin'_Plucky_v117_VLA.pdf |
| Plucky v117 guit_FULL.pdf |
| Plucky v117 guit_GTR.pdf |
Inspired by Allegro from La Catedral a work of paraguayan composer and guitarist Agustín Barrios
Bm --> Cm 2.8min
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for_agustin_gtr,gtr,vc_v109.mp3 |
A short, light and lively trio arranged for guitar, flute, and cello (or bassoon).
2 min, key of D --> G
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fresh_mint_fl,gtr,bsn_trio_v106.mp3 |
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Fresh_mint_trio_v106a.mp3 |
| fresh_mint_fl,gtr,bsn_trio_v106.pdf |
This piece starts and ends in Am, with an opening section in 4/4 to contrast with the featured motif in 7/8 meter, The original string duo was extended in length and arranged for flute, clarinet and cello. dur: 4:40
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Heli Elu Seitse [fl,cl,vc] v114 cues.mp3 |
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Heli_Elu_Seitse_string_trio.mp3 |
| Heli Elu Seitse Trio CL.pdf |
| Heli Elu Seitse Trio FL.pdf |
| Heli Elu Seitse Trio FULL.pdf |
| Heli Elu Seitse Trio VC.pdf |
A miniature study, based on the melody from the 2nd movement of Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata. Languid.
key: G
duration: about 3 minutes.
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Hillside_trio_v102.mp3 |
| Hillside_trio_v102_FULL.pdf |
An impromptu for two flutes and harp. Uncomplicated. ~1.5min, Starts in Dm, ends in G, Moderato.
Image by love1008:deviantART
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je_ne_sais_quoi_trio_V103.mp3 |
| je_ne_sais_quoi_trio_V105.pdf |
| je_ne_sais_quoi_trio_V105_HARP.pdf |
A Piano Trio with seven movements, seven moods. (minor revision in 2015)
I. Spotlight II. Dappled III. Strobed IV. Twilight V. Blacklight VI. Neon VII. Firelight
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Neon_Trio_v125.mp3 |
| Neon_Trio_v125_FULL.pdf |
| Neon_Trio_v125_PNO.pdf |
| Neon_Trio_v125_VC.pdf |
| Neon_Trio_v125_VLN.pdf |
A short, light trio arranged for guitar, flute, and cello.
dur: 3.5 min, key of D --> B
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Spiral_Stones_v109.mp3 |
| Spiral_Stones_v107.pdf |
This trio was commissioned by John and Nancy for their daughters who played these instruments growing up. It has many fugue elements, and a bit of "heart and soul." Movements feature the flute, clar & horn respectively.
8.5min
I. Allison 4/4, D major, Larghetto
II. Laura 4/4, Db major Moderato
III. Caitlin 4/4, A major, Allegro
"Delightful!"
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Three_Daughters_v119.mp3 |
| Three_Daughters_v119_CL.pdf |
| Three_Daughters_v119_FL.pdf |
| Three_Daughters_v119_FULL.pdf |
| Three_Daughters_v119_FULL_tr.pdf |
| Three_Daughters_v119_HN.pdf |
Adagio for chorus and string trio in Fm. Written for Vigil for Iraq: honoring the dead, the wounded, the grieving and the dispossessed. The text is co-written by David Smith and Theresa Whitehill.
8.5 min (In this rendering, woodwinds are playing the vocal parts.)
Here's a link to the video of the choral performance.
Three Fingers of Light, a choral piece by David Smith, VFI_3 from david on Vimeo.
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3fol_v113.mp3 |
| 3fol_v113a_cues.pdf |
| 3fol_v113b_DB.pdf |
| 3fol_v113b_VC.pdf |
| 3fol_v113b_VLA.pdf |
| 3fol_v113c_FULL.pdf |
A trio for two bassoons and english horn. It was specifically written for a bassoonist, but I try to give everyone a "good" part. (Arrangement also for bsn, bass cl, engl hn.)
"The double reed voicing here sounds marvelous. Compositionally stimulating -- complex, yet still approachable..." --J.R.
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When_Time_Expands,_trio_v4a.mp3 |
| Trio_2bsn,EHrn_v1_4a_FULL.pdf |
