Making Music
The music listed below is available in the format of either MP3, MIDI, or both.
Click on the plus sign next to the genre heading to see the list of music. To listen to a specific piece of music, click on the "MP3" or "MIDI" button to the left of the title.
+ Solos
Fanfare for the Uncommon Guy (2003)
This one movement work is written for solo Bb or A piccolo trumpet. This work demonstrates the use of new techniques (valve slapping) and muting.
First Sonata for Flute and Piano (2004)
This three movement sonata for flute starts off with a fast tempo and lots of difficult passages. There is an emphasis on rhythm and chords with added notes. The second movement is steady, flowing, with beautiful lyrical lines. The final movement places heavy emphasis on rhythm with a lyrical section.
Theme and Variations for Clarinet Solo (2002-2003)
This unique theme and variations was written so that the variations work backwards to the theme. Variation 5 is strictly 12-tone (serialism) and tonality is gradually worked in to the Theme which is presented last. Written for solo Bb clarinet.
+ Duets
Duets for Flute on Messian Modes (1996)
Contains 4 movements. First one is moderate, the second is allegro, the third is slow, and the final is allegro. These four pieces contain all of Messian's modes.
Little Waltz for 4 Hand Piano (1999)
Binary form, each section contrasts from one another. Written for one piano and two players.
- MIDILittle Waltz for 4 Hand Piano
Poem for Flute and Guitar (1999)
Contains several sections of contrasting tempos and style. It was premiered March 28, 2000 in Spivey Hall on Kristy's Senior Composition Recital.
- MIDI Poem for Flute and Guitar
+ Trios
Adventure for String Trio (1998)
One movement string trio. First premiered by the Georgian String Trio May, 1st 1998 at Spivey Hall, Morrow, GA.
- MIDIAdventure for String Trio
Confusion & Contentment (1997)
Written for flute, oboe, and piano. Binary form. Has not been performed yet. It reflects my interest in Danny Elfman music.
- MIDIConfusion & Contentment
Weaselette Suite, The (1998)
This piece follows the story about a cartoon Weasel whose car breaks down on the way to college and how she left her phone, license, and money for the tow truck at home. Based on a true experience of Kristy Adams. The instrumentation is unusual too, because it is written for piccolo, trombone, and marimba.
+ Quartets
String Quartet No. 1 (1999)
Emphasis on pizzicato, tremolo, and other techniques of strings, Kristy's first quartet. The full piece was premiered on her Senior Composition Recital March 28th, 2000. The first movement was played by the Georgian Chamber players (Atlanta Symphony Strings) for a master class in the Spring of 1999.
String Quartet No. 2 (2000)
One-movement string quartet piece emphasizes rhythm and fire. Cluster chords, accented off-beats, and many other elements are used. Kristy looks back on this piece and realize that it is one of her better works. MP3 is the Georgian Chamber Players performing for their master class in April of 2000 at Spivey Hall, Morrow GA.
+ Large Ensembles
Canine Quintet, The (2002-2003)
Collection of pieces for brass quintet. Each instrument represents a different breed of dog. The trumpets are Chihuahuas, the horn is the Great Dane, the trombone is the Basset Hound, and the Tuba is the Saint Bernard.
- MP3MIDII. Duke the Great Dane
- MP3MIDIII. Bubba the Bassett Hound
- MP3MIDIIII. Bear the Saint Bernard
- MP3MIDIIV. Chili and Chip the Chihuahuas
Percussion Sextet No. 1 (2003)
This work is written for six percussionists (including piano). The instruments used are timpani, triangle, five wood blocks, bass drum, large suspended cymbal, tam-tam, four tom-toms, glockenspiel, snare drum, chimes, piano, and castanets. It is in rondo-style with three main themes. Theme A is written for pitched percussion and theme B contrasts with non-pitched percussion. Theme C combines both pitched and non-pitched percussion.
- MP3Percussion Sextet No. 1
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+ Orchestral
For the Beauty (2007) New
This is an arrangement/orchestration of the famous hymn, For the Beauty of the Earth by Conrad Kocher (1838). It is written the style of film music. It was premiered by the Belle Aire Orchestra on May 17, 2007. Flute solo by Kristy Sullivan. Trumpet solo by Benny Walker.
- MP3For the Beauty
In Triumph (2000)
Large percussion section, synth voice to add depth to some of the chords. Simple binary piece. This piece was inspired by the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. MP3 is a recording made in Spivey Hall in Morrow, GA in Spring 2000.
Layla's Theme (2003)
This string orchestra work has a melancholy feel. Written in simple rounded binary form, this short piece reflects emotion at the deepest level while yet still achieving the lighthearted feel of a child's innocence. Layla's Theme was premiered by the Southern Crescent Symphony on the Women of Substance Gala Concert September 28, 2003.
- MIDILayla's Theme
Memories of Appalachia (2000)
My second full orchestra piece and this one is my favorite. Lots of composers have written works using folk tunes, but I decided to add the 'real' Appalachian folk instruments. I was very fortunate to be educated in Bluegrass music and so, writing for banjo, hammer dulcimer, and fiddle was not too difficult of a task. Growing up near the Appalachian Mountains had spurred my interest in folk music and instruments. Work is still in progress.
Piano and Harp Duo (1999)
My first full orchestra work with emphasis on piano and harp. Premiered by the Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra in March of 2000.
- MIDIPiano and Harp Duo
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+ Film Music
Don Juan Film Clip (2002)
1.5 minute clip for TCM Young Film Composer Competition 2002. The clip that this is associated with is the action clip where Don Juan is riding a horse and fighting the enemy with sword. It ends abruptly as so does the clip.
- MIDIDon Juan Film Clip
Romance Film Clip (1999)
Film music clip written for the TCM Young Film Competition of 2001. Scene is a young couple that start off having a good time at a picnic, then they show their love.
- MIDIRomance
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+ Songs and Vocal
Alice Suite, The (1999)
It contains poems of Lewis Carroll's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" and "Alice in Wonderland." Written for Alto, Viola, and Piano accompaniment. Premiered on Kristy's Senior Composition Recital March 28th, 2000.
Christmas is for Children (2005)
This work was written for lyricist, Charles E. Carr, in celebration of his recently published book, "At the Door." This beautiful work was written for mezzo soprano (artist Christie Jennings) and piano accompaniment (Drew Gay). EMI Publishing has expressed an interest in publishing this work, and this recording is a demo only.
Help is Just a Prayer Away (2001)
Contemporary Christian Song written for a friend. Was performed in August 2001. Original lyrics by Brett Hoffman.
- MIDIHelp is Just a Prayer Away
It's a Human Right (2001)
Work written for voice and full orchestra. Original Lyrics by Tina Norgard. Song produced in Denmark and donated to charity in Africa for children.
- MIDIIt's a Human Right
Road Less Traveled, The (1996)
Four-part A Cappella choral work for soprano, alto, tenor, bass. Lyrics by Robert Frost. The CCSU Chorus read through it in 1999.
- MIDIRoad Less Traveled
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