unruly clock etude (2025) for solo alto saxophone or flute
unruly clock etude was commissioned by saxophonist Phil Pierick as part of his Chicago Bagatelles project, which brought to life 12 new pieces by composers which connections to Chicago. The version for solo flute was created for flutist Sasha Ishov. It is a short, virtuosic etude which explores pulse and polyrhythm.
selected performances
Nov. 2025 — Sasha Ishov, UW La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Oct. 2025 — Phil Pierick, International Museum for Surgical Science, Chicago, IL
Nov. 2025 — Sasha Ishov, UW La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Oct. 2025 — Phil Pierick, International Museum for Surgical Science, Chicago, IL