Selected Works
For scores and parts, contact Jay directly
Vocal/Choral
Songs from our mothers (2021) - Program Notes, Recording, and Score Sample
For voice, electronics, and piano. 2 songs, 7 minutes total. In English and Tagalog. Commissioned by Mishael Eusebio.
*MARCH 20 2020* (2020) - Program Notes, Recording, and Score Sample
Song for soprano and piano. 4 minutes 25 seconds. In English, text by Julian Jaffe.
When I Look Back: Theme and Variations (2017) - Program Notes, Recording, and Score Sample
Song cycle for 8 male voices. 24 minutes. Text from interviews conducted by the composer with people with lived experience of mental illness. Commissioned by Renaissance Men and National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts.
O Magnum Mysterium (2016) - Recording and Score Sample
For TTBB male choir. 3 minutes 50 seconds. Commissioned by Renaissance Men.
Cummings Songs (2009) - Recording and Score Sample
Song cycle for bass-baritone and piano. 4 songs, 10 minutes total. In English, text by E. E. Cummings. Commissioned by Benjamin Pfeil.
Chamber
Flip a Coin (2020–2021) - Program Notes, Recording, and Score Sample
For amplified chamber orchestra (fl, Bb cl, Bb tpt, tbn, tuba, dr set, harp, pno, str). 8 minutes 30 seconds.
Whim (2017) - Recording and More Info
For guitar orchestra. 5 minutes 15 seconds.
pepto-bismol pink (2016) - Program Notes, Recording, and Score Sample
For clarinet in Bb and electric guitar. 5 minutes 50 seconds.
Hay Dances (2008, rev. 2009) - Recording and More Info
For guitar quartet. 4 minutes.
Opera
Anabel (2010) - Program Notes, Recording, and Score Sample
Chamber opera in one act. 25 minutes.
Large Ensemble
Festival Fanfare (2017)
For Symphonic Band (2 fl, 1 ob, 1 bsn, 3 Bb cl, 2 bass cl, 2 alto sax, 1 tenor sax, 1 bari sax, 4 Bb tpt, 4 F Hn, 3 tbn {3=bass}, 1 euph, 1 tuba, str bass, timp, 5 perc). 3 minutes. Commissioned by Niskayuna High School and premiered at the Niskayuna, NY District Band Festival, March 2017.