The Homepage for Barry Seroff

I’ve organized these pieces by instrument/traditional ensembles, alphabetically, including recordings where available. Soon, I’ll provide score samples, and I am currently working on making scores available by paypal. If there isn’t a paypal link, please contact me for score and parts at barryseroff@yahoo.com. Don’t see your instrument? Write and ask!

Bass

The Mystic Trumpeter for tenor and soprano voices, flutes doubling saxophone (2), electric guitar, electric bass, double bass, percussion and drumset (2007). Premiered 10/26/08 at Queens College. See under ‘Rock Band’ for a recording/purchase information.

On Dreams and Memory for alto flute, bass clarinet, electric guitar, cello, bass, and marimba (2008).

Bassoon

Special Agent Rex Hallowby vs. the Argnot Warriors of the Rub al’Khali for Wind Quintet (2002)- See under ‘Wind Quintet’ for a recording.

Brass Quintet

Bukowski’s Conciousness Dawning for Brass Quintet, Organ and Drumset (2006). Premiered by the Second Instrumental Unit at Queens College October 2006.

Cello

For Albert Ayler for piano trio. See under Piano Trio for a recording.

Duo #3 for electric guitar and amplified cello. Premiered by Anti-Social Music on 6/19/08 at the Pig N’ Whistle. Pat Muchmore- Cello.

On Dreams and Memory for alto flute, bass clarinet, electric guitar, cello, bass, and marimba (2008).

Chorus

Atheist Hymns or chorus: (2008) – Premiere TBA
Shall I Pray?

Der Raub Vogel

Kyrielle Elation
I was an Infant

Clarinet

On Dreams and Memory for alto flute, bass clarinet, electric guitar, cello, bass, and marimba (2008).

Duo #1 for Flute and Clarinet (2003, rev. 2005)- premiered by International Contemporary Ensemble 9/26/05 at Queens College. This performance by Asuka Yamamoto (clar.) and Emma Hospelhorn (fl.)

Special Agent Rex Hallowby vs. the Argnot Warriors of the Rub al’Khali for Wind Quintet (2002)- See under ‘Wind Quintet’ for a recording.

Flute

A Forum for Abandoned Euro Leaders for 2 flutes (2009)- Premiered by Anti-Social Music on 6/25/09 at the Pig N’ Whistle

Yes, Always for flute and marimba (2008)- Premiere TBA- Recorded by Emma Hospelhorn (fl) and Charlie Schmid (mar)

Duo #1 for Flute and Clarinet (2003, rev. 2005)- See under ‘clarinet’ for recording.

On Dreams and Memory for alto flute, bass clarinet, electric guitar, cello, bass, and marimba (2008).

Music For Worship I for two flutes(1998)

Special Agent Rex Hallowby vs. the Argnot Warriors of the Rub al’Khali for Wind Quintet (2002)- See under ‘Wind Quintet’ for a recording.

Guitar

Duo #2 for 2 guitars (2007)- Premiered by Anti-Social Music on 5/12/07 at Greenwich House Music School.

On Dreams and Memory for alto flute, bass clarinet, electric guitar, cello, bass, and marimba (2008).

It is Not the Scriptures! for tenor, elec. guitar and drum set (2005). See under ‘Rock Band’ for a recording.

The Back Country for guitar and soprano or tenor on texts by Gary Snyder (2006). See under ‘Vocal’ for a recording.

Horn

Special Agent Rex Hallowby vs. the Argnot Warriors of the Rub al’Khali for Wind Quintet (2002)- See under ‘Wind Quintet’ for a recording.

Oboe

Special Agent Rex Hallowby vs. the Argnot Warriors of the Rub al’Khali for Wind Quintet (2002)- See under ‘Wind Quintet’ for a recording.

Open Instrumentation

For 6 for unspecified sextet (2008), Premiered by New Haven Improvsers Collective on 4/28/08 at Neverending Books, New Haven. This recording by ThingNY live at Goodbye Blue Monday.

The Sea is the Sweat of the Earth for unspecified ensemble and singer (2008)- Premiered 10/26/08 by New Haven Improvsers Collective at Firehouse12, New Haven

For 2 for 1 harmonic and 1 melodic instrument (2008)- Premiered 1/04/09 by Paul Pinto and Barry Seroff at ABC No Rio.

Music for Worship III for any combination of instruments (2000)

Organ

Bukowski’s Conciousness Dawning for Brass Quintet, Organ and Drumset (2006). See under ‘Brass Quintet’ for a recording.

Percussion

The Mystic Trumpeter for tenor and soprano voices, flutes doubling saxophone (2), electric guitar, electric bass, double bass, percussion and drumset (2007). Premiered 10/26/08 at Queens College. See under ‘Rock Band’ for a recording.

On Dreams and Memory for alto flute, bass clarinet, electric guitar, cello, bass, and marimba (2008).

Bukowski’s Conciousness Dawning for Brass Quintet, Organ and Drumset (2006). See under ‘Brass Quintet’ for a recording.

Improvisation for 1-100 Snare Drums for as many snare drums as you can fit into a room (2007).

Piano

Music for Worship II for piano solo (1999)

Piano Trio

For Albert Ayler for piano trio (2006). Premiered by the Second Instrumental Unit at Queens College.

Rock Band

The Mystic Trumpeter for tenor and soprano voices, flutes doubling saxophone (2), electric guitar, electric bass, double bass, percussion and drumset (2007). Premiered 10/26/08 at Queens College.

It is Not the Scriptures! for tenor, elec. guitar and drum set (2005) premiered by Anti Social Music on 12/2/06 at Issue Project Room.

Democracy for tenor and soprano voices, flutes doubling saxophone (2), electric guitar, electric bass, double bass, percussion and drumset. ca. 40 minutes. See the Democracy page for more details.

Saxophone

The Mystic Trumpeter for tenor and soprano voices, flutes doubling saxophone (2), electric guitar, electric bass, double bass, percussion and drumset (2007). Premiered 10/26/08 at Queens College. See under ‘Rock Band’ for a recording.

Trombone

Lone Trombone for Obama for Solo Trombone (2008)- Premiered 9/25/08 by Tom Ferrara at Queens College Voter Registration Concert.

Vocal

The Back Country for guitar and soprano or tenor on texts by Gary Snyder: (2006)- premiered by Barry Seroff/Eve Miriam on 11/18/06 at Tenri Cultural Institute

Fire in the Hole (Stefan Paolini-Tenor, Jason Sagebiel- Guitar)

Vapor Trails (Solo voice)

The Night (Eve Miriam- Soprano, Barry Seroff- Guitar)

Nature Green Shit

The Mystic Trumpeter for tenor and soprano voices, flutes doubling saxophone (2), electric guitar, electric bass, double bass, percussion and drumset (2007). Premiered 10/26/08 at Queens College. See under ‘Rock Band’ for a recording.

It is Not the Scriptures! for tenor, elec. guitar and drum set (2005). See under ‘Rock Band’ for a recording.

your little voice for soprano and sampler

Violin

For Albert Ayler for piano trio (2006). See under Piano Trio for recording.

Wind Quintet

Special Agent Rex Hallowby vs. the Argnot Warriors of the Rub al’Khali for Wind Quintet (2002) (Note: baritone sax subs bassoon in this recording)