Craig Peaslee Music
W o r k s
Orchestral:
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Her Dress Waves for chamber orchestra, 13:30, 2024.
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Hot Cocoa for chamber orchestra, 8:30, 2023.
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“Z” the 2022 Overture for orchestra, 7:00, 2022.
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Second City Strut for orchestra, 11:00, 2019 (also arranged for chamber orchestra 2020).
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The Fall of the House of Usher for chamber orchestra (set to the 1928 silent film), 13:00, 2019.
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Etana for soprano saxophone, alto saxophone and chamber orchestra, 7:00, 2016.
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Fattastic for chamber orchestra (for animated short), 3:00, 2015.
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Antares arranged for orchestra, 5:00, 2014.
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As Sigurd Sleeps for orchestra, 7:00, 2009.
Band:
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The Death of Dumuzi for jazz orchestra, 11:00, 2022.
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Etana & the Eagle arranged for jazz orchestra, 7:15, 2021.
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Marduk & the Dragon of Chaos arranged for jazz orchestra, 9:30, 2021.
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Hairy War In Memoriam for jazz orchestra, 5:00, 2014.
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Odd Ball for jazz orchestra, 3:00, 2014.
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Wounge Wizard for jazz orchestra, 4:30, 2014.
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Antares for concert band, 7:40, 2010 (also arranged for orchestra 2014).
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Waltz for jazz orchestra, 4:00, 2010.
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Blue Eyes at Sunrise for jazz orchestra, 6:00, 2008.
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Surreal Fantasy for melodica, accordion, clarinet, 2 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass, and drum set, 4:00, 2007.
Chamber Ensemble:
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Rescue Me for open chamber ensemble with pre-recorded sound from 2-15 performers, 16:00, 2021.
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Fragile for brass quintet and fixed media in four movements: A Nation of Immigrants, Global Warning, 8:46, Goodbye is the Hardest Thing to Say (03/11/2020), 24:00, 2021.
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tres bailes latinos for cello and piano in three movements: el nuevo tango de KT, en un barco de tontos, baila por tres pies izquierdos, 13:00, 2019.
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Whistlin’ Dixie Suite for clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba (and optional percussion) in five movements: Charlie’s Two-Step, Rose Room, Why, Why, Why, The Beautiful Yankee Doodle Dixe… Forever, Dirge & Second Line, 27:00, 2019 (also arranged for woodwind quintet 2019).
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for flute and guitar, 3:00, 2019.
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The Messenger for string quartet, 5:00, 2019.
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The Death of a Nation for string quartet and fixed media, 9:30, 2018 (rev. 2019).
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Lulls and Byes for piano trio, 10:00, 2018.
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Suite: Nine Songs from China for woodwind quintet, 45:00, 2017.
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A Song for Alz Son for flute, clarinet, piano and string quartet, 2:00, 2016.
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Etana & the Eagle for soprano and alto saxophones, guitar, piano, bass, drum kit, percussion, and string quartet, 7:15, 2016 (also arranged for jazz orchestra 2021).
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Marduk & the Dragon of Chaos for soprano and alto saxophones, guitar, piano, bass, drum kit, percussion, and string quartet, 9:30, 2009 (also arranged for jazz orchestra 2021).
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Ron Don’t for woodwind quintet, 5:30, 2009.
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Redneck & Blue Collar Breakdown for fiddle, git-fiddle, pianee, bass-fiddle, and drum set, 3:00, 2008.
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Rhumba for guitar trio, 4:15, 2006.
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Patiently Waiting for flute, clarinet, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, bass, and strings, 5:00, 2004.
Jazz Ensemble:
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Brain Salad Surgery for 3 saxophones, trumpet, and trombone, 5:00, 2022.
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Stitch It Up for 3 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, and rhythm section, 6:00, 2021.
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Lexi Belle for 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section, 5:00, 2017.
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Margarine for 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section, 4:30, 2017.
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The Way She Smiles for 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section, 3:30, 2016.
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Blues for Tynie for saxophones, guitar, and piano, 7:00, 2015.
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Hals’ In Step for 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section, 4:30, 2015.
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Idano for 2 saxophones, piano, bass, and drums, 3:45, 2015.
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On Momma’s Porch for vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, bass, and drum set, 6:00, 2012.
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Stairway to Monk for 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, vibraphone, and rhythm section, 4:30, 2009.
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Duke’s Blues for 2 saxophones, and rhythm section, 3:30, 2009.
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Delphinus for 2 saxophones, and rhythm section, 4:00, 2009.
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The Mage for 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section, 3:00, 2008.
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Thelonius for saxophone, piano, bass, and drum set, 4:30, 2008.
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Blue Peas for 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section, 6:30, 2008.
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Black River Bossa for 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section, 5:30, 2007.
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No Escape for 2 electric guitars, keyboard, bass, and drum set, 8:00, 2005.
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Blues Deluxe for vocals, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, and drum set 6:30, 2005.
Solo Instrumental:
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Life Without You for trombone and loop station, 5:00, 2022.
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A Working Title for trombone and loop station, 6:00, 2021.
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Blues So Low for solo bass instrument, 6:30, 2020.
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8’66” for piano, 9:00, 2018.
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Blatherskite for piano, 6:00, 2006.
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Serenity for guitar, 3:00, 2005.
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(Over the) Peaceful Mountain for guitar, 4:30, 2005.
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Dawn (In the Valley) for guitar, 3:00, 2005.
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Prelude for guitar, 1:15, 2005.
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Your Song for guitar, 4:00, 2005.
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The Flight of the Phoenix for guitar, 5:00, 2003.
Vocal:
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Mama’s Porch for vocals and piano (with optional string quartet), 3:45, 2022.
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Come Away With Me for vocals, backing vocals, 2 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 3 guitars, keyboard, bass and drum set, 6:00, 2012.
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The Best Thing for vocals, 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, 2 guitars, keyboard, bass, and drum set, 4:15, 2012.
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Summer Love for vocals, 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, 2 guitars, keyboard, bass, and drum set, 4:00, 2011.
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Sometimes I Feel Like… for vocals, 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, 2 guitars, keyboard, bass, and drum set, 5:30, 2011.
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Better Left Untitled for vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, bass, and drum set, 4:00, 2009.
Electronic:
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The Divine Comedy for narrator and MaxSP, 10:00, 2019.
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Ice for laptop ensemble, 20:00, 2019.
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MIA (Media Informs America) for fixed media, 10:00, 2018.
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Out of the Ashes for guitar and computer, 10:00, 2005.