LIST OF WORKS
ORCHESTRAL
The End is Nothing, the Road is All
For string orchestra
2020
7 minutes
Commissioned by Dr. Maia Zander / premiered by the Malibu High School string orchestra in Malibu, California
Amargosa
For symphony orchestra
2016
14 minutes
Premiered by the Thornton Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Don Crockett, Los Angeles
To Dust
For string orchestra
2016
13 minutes
Commissioned by Sharon Lavery and Donald Davis. Premiered by the Downey Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Sharon Lavery, Downey, CA
WIND ENSEMBLE
Hwy 6, Nevada
For solo alto saxophone, solo Bb clarinet, and symphonic wind ensemble
2022
6 minutes
Commissioned by Antonio Jarvey. Premiered by the University of Montana Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Jim Smart, Missoula, Montana
Standing Dead
For symphonic wind ensemble
2020
16 minutes
Commissioned by the Wind Band Association of the University of Montana. Premiered by the University of Montana Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Jim Smart, Missoula, Montana
Across the Desert (there Lies Home)
For symphonic wind ensemble
2013
6 minutes
Premiered by the Thornton Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Sharon Lavery, Los Angeles
CHAMBER
The Lost Valleys
For modular synthesizer
2023
50 minutes
Eight movements for modular synthesizer, performed and recorded live
The Sentinel Peaks
For Moog Sound Studio and effects
2023
45 minutes
Eight movements performed and recorded live for the Moog Sound Studio synthesizer system - Mother 32, DFAM, Subharmonicon - with effects from the Hologram Electronics Microcosm, Meris Hedra, and TC Electronics Flashback Delay
The Forgotten Seas
For Soma Lyra-8 and effects
2023
40 minutes
Eight movements performed and recorded live on a Soma Lyra-8 with effects by the Hologram Electronics Microcosm
Together
Mojave
For viola and modular synthesizer
2019
20 minutes
Five movements for solo viola accompanied by modular synthesizer
Flood
For solo percussion, found-object instruments, electronics, and live weather data
2018
10 minutes
Commissioned by Brandon Bell. Premiered by Brandon Bell in Houston, Texas
A Land Between
For piano, toy piano, Moog Sub 37 synthesizer, modular synthesizer, Max/MSP, percussion, and music box
2018
13 minutes
Premiered by Hocket in Los Angeles
Measures of Distance
For bassoon and piano
2015
7 minutes
Land of Little Rain
For 2 cellos, piano, celeste, vibraphone, and percussion (crotales, bass drum)
2014
15 minutes
Imaginary Dances
For piano, violin, viola, cello
2013
6 minutes
5 Variations on Loss and Isolations
For string quartet
2013
11 minutes
Music for Burying Things
For electric guitar, double bass, bass clarinet, vibraphone, piano, and percussion (crotales, bass drum)
2012
7 minutes
Migrations
For flute (doubling piccolo), oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, and piano
2009
45 minutes
Three movements - Bird, Human, Whale - for chamber orchestra
VOCAL
Alive
for SSAATTBB choir
2022
4 minutes
Premiered by The University of Montana Chamber Chorale, conducted by Dr. Coreen Duffy, Missoula, Montana
Thoughts and Prayers
For vocal solo and modular synthesizer
2018
11 minutes
The Abandoned Hive
For female solo vocalist, vocal quartet, and piano
2014
12 minutes
Three Songs on the Poems of Michelle Brittan
For 2 voices
2014
8 minutes
FILM
The River is Everywhere
For piano and synthesizer
2022
A woman embarks on a journey following the rivers of the Pacific Northwest in order to seek answers about the struggles in her life.
Written and directed by Bryan Curt Kostors
Vacations
For chamber ensemble and electronics
2022
A construction worker in the middle of the desert finds a way to pass the time
Written and directed by Danny Corey
Las Vegas Bender
For symphony orchestra and electronics
2019
Las Vegas Bender is a short-form documentary that follows Las Vegas native and neon artist Leticia Maldonado on her journey from a young girl enamored by the glitzy neon lights of Las Vegas Blvd to her inspired work as a neon bender.
Directed by Danny Corey
Written by Danny Corey, Matt Farabaugh, and David Sadofsky
Youth
For synthesizer and electronics
2016
8 minutes
The Long Run
For symphony orchestra and electronics
2017
A one-shot short film about a man who must get his pregnant girlfriend past the police surrounding his house after he's robbed a bank to support their new family
Directed by Tom Goodall, written by Tessa Price-Brooks
Miss Dixie High
For electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, and percussion
2015
When the local high school beauty pageant offers a college scholarship to the winning contestant, Shelly imagines a future beyond her abusive home life and does whatever it takes to break free
Written and directed by Jenna Cavelle
COMMERCIAL
Compassion International
2022
3 minute score for Compassion International PSA
Ad Council
2022
Music and audio design for Ad Council PSA
Carmax
2019-22
Scores and audio design for national spots:
Opening Audio Tag
Call Your Shot
Getting Up to Speed
Myrtle Beach
2022
Scores for multiple 15 and 30 second for the Myrtle Beach tourism board
Margaritaville
Full score for the Margaritaville property in Nashville, Tennessee
DANCE
Mythology of Self
For modular synthesizer and drum machine
2022
3 minutes
This piece is part of a larger work using music from multiple composers, commissioned by choreographer Laurie Sefton and premiered in Los Angeles in 2022.
Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things
For modular synthesizer, drum machine, and Ableton Live
2021
28 minutes
Three movements, commissioned by choreographer Laurie Sefton and premiered in Irvine, CA in 2021
Breathe
For modular synthesizer, keyboards, and drum machine
2020
30 minutes
Breathe is a three movement work commissioned by Laurie Sefton and premiered in Los Angeles in 2020
Imminent Drift
For modular synthesizer, trumpet, cello, and piano
2019
22 minutes
6 movements, commissioned by choreographer Laurie Sefton and premiered in Los Angeles in 2019
Concert Walls
For analog and digital synthesizers, electric guitar, cello, and percussion
2018
17 minutes
This three movement, site specific work was commissioned by choreographer Laurie Sefton and premiered in Los Angeles in 2018. The piece was created to be performed around the outside of Walt Disney Concert Hall, using the architecture of the building as part of he performance and musical space.
Agency in Narrative
For modular synthesizer, Moog Sub 37, digital synthesizers, computer, drum machine, and sequencers
2018
13 minutes
Girl, Get Off
For chamber ensemble
2017
25 minutes
The music for Girl, Get Off interweaves original music with curated pop electronic music over the course of 25 minutes. This work was commissioned by choreographer Laurie Sefton and was premiered in Los Angeles in 2017.
Memory Lapse
For oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, piano, harp, synthesizer, electric guitar, drum set, and percussion
2015
33 minutes
Memory Lapse is a six movement work commissioned by choreographer Laurie Sefton and premiered in Los Angeles in 2015
POP
Tech Czar
Tech Czar consists of John Wicks playing drum set and samples, and Bryan Curt Kostors performing on modular synthesizer. These original works incorporate live improvisation, sampling, and sequencing, and draw from a wide variety of styles and genres.
Queenager
Queenager is a synth-pop duo consisting of singer-songwriter Sarah Frazier and Bryan Curt Kostors. The duo released their first full-length album, Easy, in 2021.
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