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Orchestra

Collective Uncommon: Seven Orchestral Studies on Medical Oddities (2010)
for the Philadelphia Mütter Museum: Of the College of Physicians
Winner of the 2011 Indiana University Dean's Prize in Orchestral Composition
Instrumentation:
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, E-flat Clarinet, 2 A Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 4 F Horns, 3 C Trumpets, 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, 3 Percussionists, Harp, Piano, Strings
Duration:
about 15 minutes
Premiere:
Indiana University Concert Orchestra, David Effron, conductor, October 9, 2011, Musical Arts Center, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Professional Premiere:
The Minnesota Orchestra Composers Institute, Minnesota Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä, conductor, January 6, 2012, Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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ciach_collective_uncommon_program_notes.pdf
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IV. The Screaming Soap Lady (Palindrome)
VII. The Shrunken Heads Fight for Dr. Hyrtl's Skull Collection (Fantasy-Passacaglia)
I. Megacolon (Mensuration Canon)
II. The Progressive Ossification of Harry Eastlack (Variations on a Descending Bass)
III. The Human Horn Growing on the Forehead of Madame Dimanche (Study on a Unison)
V. Dance of the Siamese Twins: Chang and Eng Bunker (Polyrhythmic Study)

 

Choral

Whitman Carol for SATB a cappella choir (2008)
Duration:
about 8 minutes
Premiere:
Doctoral Chamber Recital, Brian Ciach, DM Composition, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Feb 16, 2009, Auer Concert Hall, Vivian Ip, conductor
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Whitman Carol

 

Voice

Road Trip for soprano and chamber orchestra (2010)
The 2010 Indiana University Georgina Joshi Commission Prize
Dedicated to the memory of Georgina Joshi
Instrumentation:
Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet, Bassoon, F Horn, C Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Tuba, 2 Percussionists, Harp, Piano, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass
Duration:
about 12 minutes
Premiere:
"Emerging Composers", Indiana University New Music Ensemble, David Dzubay, director, Sharon Harms, soprano, April 21, 2011, Auer Concert Hall, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
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IV. The Paris Subway
I. A quiet dream of a place/Un posto da sogno (Venice)
II. Checkpoint Charlie (Berlin)
III. Cracker Barrel (the US)

 

Mölna Elegy for soprano and four percussionists (2008)
Dedicated to Amanda DeBoer
Winner of the 2010 Indiana University Georgina Joshi Commission Prize, Dean's Prize
Duration:
about 12 minutes
Premiere:
soundSCAPE International Contemporary Music Festival, Pavia, Italy, 2008, Amanda DeBoer, soprano
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Mölna Elegy with Sharon Harms, soprano (1 of 2)
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Chamber Music

Mountain Song for piano and tuba (2009)
Written for Paul Carlson
Duration:
about 10 minutes
Premiere:
Doctoral Recital, Brian Ciach, DM Composition, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Feb 16, 2009, Auer Concert Hall, Paul Carlson, tuba, Brian Ciach, piano

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Mountain Song with Paul Carlson, tuba, Brian Ciach, piano

 

Solo

Two Berlin Preludes for piano (2009)
Dedicated to Sam Adler
Duration:
4 minutes
Premiere:
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Auer Hall, Oct 20, 2009, Brian Ciach, piano

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Second Sonata for piano (2007)
Winner of the American Liszt Society Bicentennial Festival Composition Competition (2010)
First Prize Winner in the National Federation of Music Clubs Emil and Ruth Beyer Composition Awards (2008)
Duration:
about 10 minutes
Premiere:
Amado Recital Hall, University of Pennsylvania on March 25, 2007, Brian Ciach, piano

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Two Berlin Preludes, Brian Ciach, piano

















Second Sonata, I. Nasty without Hesitation or Reserve--Timeless, Desolate, Free, Brian Ciach, piano
Second Sonata, II. Nimble and Joyous, Brian Ciach, piano

 

Electronic Music

Ich bin (2009)
stereo audio
An electronic music fantasy based on a famous JFK speech (Rtcmix, MAX/MSP, Digital Performer).
Duration:
5 minutes
Premiere:
The Center for Electronic and Computer Music Student Concert, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Jan 23, 2010, Sweeney Hall
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Ich bin
Chaconne for cello and electronic music (2008)
Duration:
9 minutes
Premiere:
The Center for Electronic and Computer Music Concert, Sweeney Hall, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, December 7, 2008, Hyun Jee Song, cello
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Waterclocks (2008)
stereo audio
The musings of a clock tower consumed by a water fountain (Digital Performer).
Duration:
6 minutes
Premiere:
The 2009 SEAMUS National Conference, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 18, 2009
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Waterclocks
Chaconne for cello and electronic music, Hyun-Jee Song, cello
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