A. General Information and Overview of Original Compositions

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Curriculum Vitae (2009)

The pdf document includes my current Curriculum Vitae.

 

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Professional Biography, UTEP Department of Music Website (2009)

The attached link will take you to my homepage at the UTEP Department of Music...

 

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Statement of Artistic Philosophy (2009)

The pdf file includes my statement of artistic philosophy.

 

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Statement of Philosophy on Teaching, Research, and Service (2009)

The pdf file includes my statement of philosophy on teaching, research, and service.

 

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List of Original Compositions, Chronological (2009)

The pdf document lists original compositions by date. For works with audio files available, the...

 

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List of Original Compositions, by Genre (2009)

The pdf document lists original compositions by genre. For works with audio files available, the...

 

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List of Commissioned Compositions (2009)

The pdf document lists compositions commissioned by musicians and musical organizations, with details about the...

 

B1. Publications of Original Compositions Available to the Public

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"New Day Dawning" for string orchestra (2008)

Published by TRN Music Publisher, Inc. (www.trnmusic.com); available to the general public

 

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"Soaring" for concert band (2008)

Published by TRN Music Publisher, Inc. (www.trnmusic.com); available to the general public.

 

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"A View from Within" for soprano saxophone or oboe and piano (2007)

Published by Dorn Publications, Inc. (www.dornpub.com); available to the general public

 

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"Little Suite, 'In Early Spring' " for soprano saxophone or oboe and piano (2007)

Published by Dorn Publications, Inc. (www.dornpub.com); available to the general public

 

B2. Publications of Original Compositions Accepted, Available to the Public at a Later Date

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"Songs of Sea and Life" for tenor/baritone voice (medium high voice) and piano (2008)

Accepted for publication (2008) by Classical Vocal Reprints; available to the general public at a...

 

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"Three Songs of Night" for bass-baritone voice and piano (2008)

Accepted for publication (2008) by Classical Vocal Reprints; available to the general public at a...

 

"Westward Journey" for trombone quartet (2006)

Accepted for publication (2006) by Pebble Hill Music Publisher for their Continental Trombone Quartet Series;...

 

C. Commercial Recording of Original Compositions

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"Six Songs on the Poetry of Langston Hughes" and "With a Song in My Heart" (commercial recording) (2004)

A CD featuring African American Art Song (titled "With a Song in My Heart"), including...

 

D. Conference Presentations - National and International

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"The Winds of a Summer Night" for viola and piano (original composition), College Music Society Pacific Central/Pacific Southern SuperRegional Conference (2008)

A performance of my composition by Renee Skerik, viola (Texas Tech University) and Dominic Dousa,...

 

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"Westward Journey" for trombone quartet (original composition), International Trombone Conference (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the Continental Trombone Quartet at one of the...

 

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"Pastorale" for flute choir (original composition), National Flute Association - Viva La Flauta! (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Flautistas directed by Melissa Colgin-Abeln on...

 

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"The Winds of a Summer Night" for viola and piano (original composition), College Music Society Rocky Mountain Regional Conference (2007)

A performance of my composition by Stephanie Schweigart, viola (UTEP) and Dominic Dousa, piano (UTEP)...

 

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A Quantitative Model of Key Distance, with an Analysis and Performance of Schumann’s "Märchenbilder", Op. 113 (music theory presentation, lecture-recital) (with Renee Skerik), Schumann Perspectives, A View Across Disciplines: An International Conference Commemorating the 150th Anniversity of Robert Schumann's Death, Texas Tech University (2006)

Musicians are familiar with the traditional categorizations of key relationships: closely related, parallel, relative, and...

 

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"Westward Journey" for trombone quartet (original composition), College Music Society National Conference (2006)

A performance of my composition by the Continental Trombone Quartet. Presented at Concert I of...

 

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The Poetry of Langston Hughes, In Song (presentation of original compositions and other comteporary works), Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities (2006)

The powerful and expressive poetry of Langston Hughes comes to life in song in a...

 

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"Airstreams" for alto saxophone and vibraphone (original composition), 12th World Saxophone Congress (2000)

A performance of my original composition by John Nichol, alto saxophone (Central Michigan University) and...

 

E. International Performances of Original Compositions

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"Two Pieces for Flute and Piano" (Paris, France), Atelier Concert Series, American Church in Paris (2008)

A performance of my original composition by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano) at...

 

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"Two Pieces for Flute and Piano" (Paris, France), American Ambassador's Residence (2008)

A performance of my original composition by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano). This...

 

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"Christmas Morning" for orchestra (Wuhan, China), Wuhan Orchestra (2008)

A performance of my original composition by the Wuhan Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Loeb.

 

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"Little Suite - 'In Early Spring' " for soprano saxophone and piano (Finland / 3 performances), Concerts in Juva, Mikkeli, and Pieksamaki, Finland (2005)

A performance of my original composition by Dan Gordon (soprano saxophone) and Jari Piikki (piano),...

 

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"Visions of the American Great Plains" for oboe, two horns, and string orchestra (Lima, Peru / 2 performances), National Symphony Orchestra of Peru (2003)

A performance of my original composition by the National Symphony Orchestra of Peru, conducted by...

 

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"Visions of the American Great Plains" for oboe, two horns, and string orchestra (Toluca, Mexico), Chamber Orchestras of Mexico City and Central Michigan University (2001)

A performance of my original composition by the combined Chamber Orchestras of Mexico City, and...

 

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"Visions of the American Great Plains" for oboe, two horns, and string orchestra (Trujillo, Peru), 7th International Bach Festival (2000)

A performance of my original composition by the festival chamber orchestra, conducted by Jose-Luis Maurtua.

 

F. National Performances of Original Compositions

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"Mountain Song" for viola and piano (Lubbock, TX), Texas Tech University (2009)

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and Susan...

 

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"Mountain Song" for viola and piano (Cleveland, OH), Baldwin Wallace Conservatory (2009)

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and James...

 

"A Hunting We Will Go" for child's voice and chamber orchestra (Dallas, TX), Camerata Winds (2009)

A performance of my original composition (an arrangement of animal nursery rhymes) by Katrina Swift...

 

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"Evocations from the Plains" for piano quintet (El Paso, National Chamber Music Fesitval), El Paso Pro Musica Chamber Music Festival (2009)

A performance of my original composition by the Biava String Quartet and Doris Stevenson (piano).

 

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"Czech Christmas Medley" for children's choir and string orchestra (Las Vegas, NV / 2 performances), Nevada Chamber Symphony (2007)

A performance of my original composition (an arrangement of Czech Christmas Carols) by the Ronzone...

 

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"Songs of Sea and Life" for tenor/baritone voice and piano (Grand Forks, ND), North Dakota State University (2007)

A performance of my original composition by Robert Jones, baritone, and Andrew Froelich, piano on...

 

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"Evening Piece and Summer Dance" and "The Winds of a Summer Night" for viola and piano (Lubbock, TX), Texas Tech University (2007)

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano), at...

 

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"Evening Piece and Summer Dance" and "The Winds of a Summer Night" for viola and piano (Golden Valley, MN), Minnesota Viola Society (2007)

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano). Invited...

 

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"Evening Piece and Summer Dance" and "The Winds of a Summer Night" for viola and piano (Northfield, MN), St. Olaf College (2007)

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano), at...

 

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"Evening Piece and Summer Dance" and "The Winds of a Summer Night" for viola and piano (Rochester, MN), Calvary Episcopal Church - Rochester, MN (2007)

A performance of my original composition by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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"Quintet for SATB Saxophone Quartet and Piano" (Plattsburgh, NY), Plattsburgh State University of New York (SUNY) (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the Frontier Saxophone Quartet and Karen Becker (piano)....

 

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"A Winter Pastorale" for violin and piano (Cambridge, MA), Longy School of Music (2006)

A performance of my original composition by Vanessa Cedillos (violin, Master's degree recital) and Naoko...

 

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"In Song We Raise Our Voices" for SATB choir and piano (Coldwater and Bronson, MI / 2 performances), Branch County Community Chorus (2006)

A performance of my original composition by the Branch County Community Chorus, conducted by Gerald...

 

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"The Tears of Heaven" for SATB choir and piano (Winona, MN), St. Mary's University (2006)

A performance of my original composition by the St. Mary's University Concert Choir, conducted by...

 

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"Westward Journey" for trombone quartet (Tallahassee, FL), Florida State University (2006)

A performance of my original composition by the Continental Trombone Quartet at a recital presented...

 

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"Songs of Sea and Life" for tenor/baritone voice and piano (Fairbanks, AK), University of Alaska, Fairbanks (2005)

A performance of my original composition by Christopher Meerdink, tenor and Jamila Hla Shwe, piano...

 

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"Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven" for SATB choir and piano (South Bend, IN), Vesper Chorale (2004)

A performance of my original composition by the Vesper Chorale, conducted by Robert Briggs.

 

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"From the High Tatras" for orchestra (Virginia Beach, VA), Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia (2001)

A performance of my original composition by the Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia, conducted by...

 

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"Five U.K. Pubs I Have Known Intimately - Jeff Foote" and "Three Songs of Night", for bass-baritone voice and piano (Mt. Pleasant, MI), Central Michigan University (2000)

A performance of my original compositions by Jeffrey Foote, bass-baritone, and Timothy Oonk, on a...

 

G. UTEP Faculty Composition Recitals

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Solo Composition Recital (February 17, 2009), UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2009)

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Renee Skerik (viola, guest artist from Texas Tech University), the...

 

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Solo Composition (Half) Recital (February 28, 2008), UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2008)

Faculty Recital, presented by Renee Skerik (viola, guest artist from Texas Tech University) and Dominic...

 

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Solo Composition Recital (October 11, 2007), UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2007)

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute, UTEP), John Siqueiros (flute, UTEP), Don Wilkinson...

 

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Solo Composition Recital (November 9, 2006), UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2006)

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Elisa Wilson (mezzo soprano, UTEP), Lesley Chen (violin), and Dominic...

 

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Solo Composition Recital (October 13, 2005), UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2005)

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented by Dena Kay Jones (piano, UTEP), John Siqueiros (guitar, UTEP), Christopher...

 

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Solo Composition Recital (February 11, 2005), UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2005)

Faculty Compositon Recital, presented Stephanie Schweigart (violin), and Dominic Dousa (piano). Performances of the following...

 

H. UTEP Performances of Original Compositions

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"Korean Psalm (Psalm 23)" for tenor voice and piano, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2009)

A performance of my original composition by Sang-In Han (tenor) and Dominic Dousa (piano). The...

 

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"Departed Days" for SATB choir and piano, UTEP Department of Music Gala (2009)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

 

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"Hymn of Trust" for SATB choir and piano, UTEP University Chorale (2009)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

 

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"Departed Days" for SATB choir and piano, UTEP University Chorale (2009)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

 

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'II. Running with the Wind' from "Two Pieces for Flute and Piano", UTEP Faculty Departmental Recital (2008)

A performance of my original composition by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano) at...

 

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"Two Pieces for Flute and Piano", UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2008)

A performance of my original composition by the Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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"Southwestern Fanfare" for brass ensemble, UTEP Department of Music Gala (2008)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Chamber Brass Ensemble, directed by Stephen...

 

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"Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven" for SATB choir and piano, UTEP University Chorale (2008)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

 

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"Three Songs of Love" for SSA women's choir and piano, UTEP Women's Glee Club (2008)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Women's Glee Club, conducted by Elisa...

 

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"Title-Waves" for flute, guitar, and marimba, UTEP Student Senior Recital (2008)

A performance of my original composition by the Krystal Mata (flute, student senior recital presenter),...

 

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"Hymn of Hope" for concert band, UTEP Wind Symphony (2008)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Wind Symphony, conducted by Ron Hufstader.

 

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'I. Wind' and 'II. Breeze' from "Airstreams" for alto saxophone and vibraphone, UTEP Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Recital (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the Don Wilkinson (alto saxophone) and Larry White...

 

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"Mountain Song" for viola and piano, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2007)

A performance of my original composition by Stephanie Schweigart (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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"Westward Journey" for trombone quartet, UTEP Faculty / Guest Artist Recital Series (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the Continental Trombone Quartet.

 

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"Love, the Greatest" for SATB choir, flute, oboe, brass quintet, percussion, and organ, Bruce Nehring Consort and UTEP University Chorale (2007)

Two performances of my original composition by the combined choirs of the Bruce Nehring Consort...

 

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"Love, My Lord and King" for SATB choir and piano, UTEP University Chorale (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

 

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"Great Plains Hymn" for concert band, UTEP Wind Symphony (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Wind Symphony directed by Ron Hufstader.

 

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"Songs of Sea and Life" for tenor/baritone voice and piano, UTEP Student Senior Recital (2006)

A performance of my original composition Jose Dominguez (tenor, student senior recital presenter) and Dominic...

 

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"The Winds of a Summer Night" for viola and piano, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2006)

A performance of my original composition by Stephanie Schweigart (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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'III. The Sky's the Limit' from "High Vistas" for piano 4-hands, UTEP Faculty Departmental Recital (2006)

A performance of my original composition by Dena Kay Jones (piano) and Dominic Dousa (piano)...

 

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"Sail On!" for SATB choir and concert band, UTEP Music Department Gala (2006)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale and University Wind Symphony,...

 

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"Sculptors of Life" for SATB choir and piano, UTEP University Chorale (2006)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

 

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'III. Crossing the Bar' from "Songs of Sea and Life" for tenor/baritone voice and piano, UTEP Faculty Departmental Recital (2005)

A performance of my original composition by Christopher Meerdink (tenor) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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"Evening Piece and Summer Dance" for viola and piano, UTEP Student Senior Recital (2005)

A performance of my original composition by John Holguin (viola, student senior recital presenter) and...

 

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"Songs of Sea and Life" for tenor/baritone voice and piano, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (2005)

A performance of my original composition by Christopher Meerdink (tenor) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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"The Tears of Heaven" for SATB choir and piano, UTEP University Chorale (2005)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP University Chorale, conducted by William McMillan.

 

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"Soaring" for concert band, UTEP Wind Ensemble (2004)

A performance of my original composition by the UTEP Wind Ensemble, conducted by Ron Hufstader.

 

I. El Paso Area (non-UTEP) Performances of Original Compositions

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"Christmas Morning" for orchestra, El Paso Symphony Orchestra (2008)

A performance of my original composition by the El Paso Symphony Orchestra for the ensemble's...

 

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"Christmas Morning" for orchestra, El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras, conducted by...

 

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"Inner Chambers" for string orchestra, Parkland High School (2007)

A performance of my original composition by the Parkland High School Orchestra (Leonid Riters, Music...

 

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"Onward!" for orchestra, El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (2006)

A performance of my original composition by the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras, conducted by...

 

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"A Winter Pastorale" for violin and piano, El Paso Summer Chamber Music Fesitval (2006)

A performance of my original composition by Lesley Chen (violin) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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"New Day Dawning" for orchestra, El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (2006)

A performance of my original composition by the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras, conducted by...

 

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Recital, Music Forum of El Paso (2006)

Compositon Recital, "A Musical Portrait of Winter in the Midwest" presented by Lesley Chen (violin)...

 

J. Full Recitals as a Collaborative Pianist

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Recital, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (April 4, 2009), The University of Texas at El Paso (2009)

A faculty recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute), Orit Eylon (mezzo soprano), Michael Way (graduate...

 

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Recital, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (October 12, 2008), The University of Texas at El Paso (2008)

A faculty recital presentation by Stephanie Schweigart (violin and viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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Recital, Atelier Series at the American Church in Paris, Atelier Recital Series, The American Church in Paris (2008)

A recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute), Maurizia Dalla Volta (flute, and Dominic Dousa (piano)....

 

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Recital, American Ambassador's Residence in Paris, France, American Ambassador's Residence in Paris (2008)

A recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute), Maurizia Dalla Volta (flute), and Dominic Dousa (piano)....

 

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Recital, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (May 18, 2008), The University of Texas at El Paso (2008)

A faculty recital presentation by Melissa Colgin-Abeln (flute) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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Recital, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (October 5, 2007), The University of Texas at El Paso (2007)

A faculty recital presentation by Stephanie Schweigart (violin and viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano).

 

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Recital, Texas Tech University Faculty Recital Series, Texas Tech University (2007)

A faculty/guest artist recital presentation by Renee Skerik (viola, Texas Tech University) and Dominic Dousa...

 

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Recital, Minnesota Viola Society, Minnesota Viola Society (2007)

A recital presentation by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano). An invited performance by...

 

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Recital, St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN), St. Olaf College (2007)

A guest recital presentation at St. Olaf College by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa...

 

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Recital, Calvary Episcopal Church (Rochester, MN), Calvary Episcopal Church - Rochester, MN (2007)

A recital presentation by Renee Skerik (viola) and Dominic Dousa (piano). No recording is available...

 

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Recital, UTEP Guest Artist Series (February 8, 2006), The University of Texas at El Paso (2006)

A guest recital presentation by Jaunelle Celaire (soprano, University of Alaska at Fairbanks) and Dominic...

 

K. Other Recital Performances as a Collaborative Pianist

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Recital, NMSU Faculty Recital Series, New Mexico State University (2008)

A presentation of two works (Small, Nelhybel) as a collaborative pianist, with Steve Wilson (trombone),...

 

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Recital, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (September 21, 2008), The University of Texas at El Paso (2008)

A presentation of two works (Small, Nelhybel) as a collaborative pianist, with Steve Wilson (trombone),...

 

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Recital, Music Forum of El Paso (February 17, 2008), Music Forum of El Paso (2008)

A presentation of two works (Brahms, Crusell) as a collaborative pianist, with David Ross and...

 

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Recital, UTEP Faculty Recital Series (September 8, 2006), The University of Texas at El Paso (2006)

A faculty recital presentation by Stephanie Schweigart(violin and viola), Judi Wilkinson (harpsichord), and Dominic Dousa...