Of Dancing Fireworks and Norwegian Animal Sounds (2020; 4’00”). An eight-channel soundscape composition produced at Simon Fraser University’s Sonic Research Studio, for the annual Music & Sound Festival in the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Vancouver, BC (postponed due to COVID-19).
A Preponderance of Evidence (2019; 6’29”). A multimedia reflection on climate change, in collaboration with video artist Leanna Kirchoff. Produced with support from the Creative Arts Materials Fund.
A recurrent dream while driving west near Sand Creek (2017; 9’36”). A multimedia collaboration with video artist Leanna Kirchoff, on the subject of the Sand Creek Massacre. Presentations at multiple venues in Colorado; Canada (NAISA); Argentina (CICTeM); Taiwan (Shih Chien University); and South Korea (ICMC).
Operation Deep Pockets (2016; 5’44”). A multimedia contemplation on the decisionmaking of a curiously loud, arrogant President of the United States. Presentations at multiple venues in Colorado and Massachusetts; Canada (NAISA); Mexico (MUSLAB); England (University of Coventry); Northern Ireland (Sonorities and ISSTA); Germany (SMC); Taiwan (Shih Chien University); and Japan (Nagoya University of the Arts).
Music and other audio for Kids Play Math, an interdisciplinary video game development project funded by Head Start (2012).
An American in London (2009; 10’00”). Mixed sounds derived from field recordings that were made in and around London. Produced with support from the Creative Arts Materials Fund. Premiered in the Denver Eclectic Concerts.
Music for Squeezed (2006), a video game designed to generate interest in the plight of migrant farm workers. Squeezed was sponsored by a grant from mtvU, and won “Best Future Game Talent Prize” at the 2006 FuturePlay International Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology in London, Ontario.
Why Are Things So Quiet? (2006; 4’45”). Computer generated sounds derived from phone conversations of Lyndon Baines Johnson and Robert McNamara in August of 1964. Presentations at multiple venues in Colorado, and in Northern Ireland (Sonorities). Published on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
The Gliding Intervals (2006; 4’15”), for virtual soprano. Presentations at multiple venues throughout the United States; Canada (University of King’s College); Ireland (ISSTA); Northern Ireland (Sonorities); Japan (Osaka Electro-Communication University and Nagoya University of the Arts); and Taiwan (WOCMAT and Shih Chien University). Published on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
Against the Odds (2017; 4’00”), for clarinet with prerecorded sounds. A recording by Celeste Case-Ruchala is published on Electroacoustic & Beyond, Vol. 2, from RMN Classical, a division of RMN Music, London.
A Celestial Breath (2015; 8’00”), for clarinet with an animated score. Performances in South Korea (ICMC); Japan (Nagoya University of the Arts); the US (University of Denver); and Northern Ireland (Sonorities). Published in The Arizona State University Digital Repository.
Cold Light (2004; ca. 6’30”), for piano with prerecorded sounds. Performed by Keith Kirchoff at ICMC-NYCEMF 2019. Other performances at multiple venues throughout the United States; Brazil (CMMR and the University of São Paulo); Argentina (CICTeM); Ireland (ISSTA); Taiwan (Shih Chien University); and Japan (Nagoya University of the Arts). Available from Chester Music, Ltd. A recording by the composer is included on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
Z-Tones (2002; ca. 5’00” ), for viola with prerecorded sounds. Available from Chester Music, Ltd. A recording by Basil Vendryes is included on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
Flaming Donuts, for voice and piano (rev. 2017; ca. 6’00”). Performed at multiple venues in Massachusetts.
Sur un Ton d’une Légende, for solo piano (2009; 4’00”). Commissioned by Berlin pianist SooJin Anjou for a 2010 recital commemorating the bicentennials of Frédéric Chopin and Robert Schumann.
Emily and the Nightingale, for cello with narration (2009; ca. 20’00”). Commissioned by Carol Tarr for the Japan Seattle Suzuki Institute.
A Moment of Colossal Abundance, for solo guitar (2009; ca. 4’00”). For Ricardo Iznaola’s April 17 recital at the University of Denver’s Hamilton Recital Hall.
Millions of Mischiefs, for 10-string guitar (2005; ca. 11’00”). Performed at multiple venues in Europe and the United States. Available from Chester Music, Ltd. A recording by Jonathan Leathwood is included on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
Atlantic Melody, for solo violin (2002; ca. 5’30”). Performed at multiple venues in Europe and the United States. Available from Chester Music, Ltd. A recording by Yumi Hwang is included on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
Nubble Light, for piano (1999; ca. 5’00”). A recording by Jeffrey Jacob is available on Contemporary American Eclectic Music for the Piano, a New Ariel CD.
Fantasy in A, for cello and piano (1998; ca. 6’30). Available from Chester Music, Ltd. A recording by Richard vonFoerster and Chris Malloy is included on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
A Frog, A Fish, A Dragon (2016; 4’00”), for Eiko Morikawa, soprano; Kaori Fujii, bass clarinet; and Chris Malloy, piano. Premiered at the Nagoya University of the Arts.
Hammers and Nails for piano and guitar, commissioned by Jonathan Leathwood and Heidi Brende (2013; 9’00”).
The Harmony of Opposites (2011; 10’00”), for viola and harp, commissioned by Duo Esprit (violist Basil Vendryes and harpist Ann Marie Liss). Performed at multiple venues in California and the Mountain West states.
Duel, for cello and guitar (2008; 9’00”). Commissioned by Jonathan Leathwood and Richard vonFoerster. Performed at multiple venues in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Octopus Gamelan, for percussion quartet (2007; 11’00”). Performed at multiple venues in the United States.
Strange Attractors, Indeed, for piano and percussion (2005; ca. 14’00”). A recording by Alice Rybak and John Kinzie is included on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
Metal Narrative, for ten trumpets in any single key (2004; ca. 5’00”). Commissioned by the International Trumpet Guild.
Behind the Scenes, for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano (1999; ca. 9’15”). Performed at multiple venues in the United Kingdom and the United States. A recording by Yumi Hwang, Richard vonFoerster, Pamela Endsley, Abby Raymond, and Alice Rybak is included on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
Fantasy in A, for cello and piano (1998; ca. 6’30). Available from Chester Music, Ltd. A recording by Richard vonFoerster and Chris Malloy is included on Millions of Mischiefs, a Cadenza CD (2008).
The Crimson and the Gold (2015; 2’00”), for SATB chorus. This is the University of Denver’s alma mater.
A Higher Place (2014; 18’00”), for chamber orchestra. Performances in the US (University of Denver) and Taiwan (Shih Chien University). Produced with support from the Professional Research Opportunities for Faculty fund.
One Variation on the Sussex Mummers Carol (2011; 3’00”), for wind ensemble, as a tribute to Joe Docksey’s 23 years of service as School of Music Director at the University of Denver.
The Round Side of the Moon (2010; 7’00”), for piano with percussion orchestra. Produced with funding from the University of Denver’s Office of Internationalization.
Zombie Lullaby, for mixed chorus (2003; ca. 3’30”). Performed at multiple venues in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Vague de Chaleur, for orchestra (2001; ca. 8’30”). Commissioned by the Music on the Hill Orchestra.
Passacaglia for Chorus and Whale (2001; ca. 4’30”). Performed at multiple venues in the United Kingdom and the United States.
One Variation on a Theme by Mozart, for orchestra (2000; ca. 1’15”). Commissioned by the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra.
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (1997; ca. 18’00”).
email: chris [at] chrismalloy [dot] ca