a dance is a kind of wish - concertino for cello and ensemble (2023)
a dance is a kind of wish was commissioned by the University of Nevada, Reno for the faculty of the School of Music in honor of the University’ s 150th anniversary. It is dedicated, with admiration and gratitude, to Dmitri, Aaron, Joshua, Eric, Natalie, Hyeyeon, Andy, and Reed.

a dance is a kind of wish is a cello concertino scored for:
oboe, clarinet in Bb, bassoon, horn in F, solo cello, piano, and percussion (1 player): vibraphone, crotales, kick drum, two tom-toms, woodblock, cowbell, hi-hat, suspended china cymbal, triangle
With the music faculty of University of Nevada, Reno and University President Brian Sandoval after the premiere of a dance is a kind of wish ​
​selected performances
​        Feb. 2024 -- Andrew Molina with UChicago New Music Ensemble, conducted by Justin Weiss, Chicago, IL       
        Feb. 2024 -- Dmitri Atapine and the music faculty of University of Nevada, Reno, conducted Reed Chamberlin, Reno, NV