Works
Mr. Patton's music is published by Bachovich Music Publications.
For unpublished pieces, please contact the composer directly.
Coming soon:
UP (2024)
Duo for Flute(s) and Marimba (5 octave)
The piece goes up, from alto flute, C flute, piccolo, to sopranino recorder. Written for the Duo Zuber. 10 minutes
The Fourth Kingdom (2024)
Solo speaking percussionist
A piece about the history of plastic and the problem of plastic pollution. Performed on a set of 20+ plastic objects and instruments. Text by the composer. 20 minutes
Moxie (2023)
Duo for Violin and Marimba (5 octave)
A lively piece with energy that matches the title. Written for the Vision Duo. 11 minutes
Nothing Follows (2022)
Solo marimba (5 octave)
A serious and virtuosic piece, with extreme contrasts of expression. 10 minutes
Winter (2022)
Trio for Flute/Cello/Timpani
A somewhat somber but melodic piece, which captures the mood of the title. 6 minutes
In Motion (2021)
Septet for Violin/Bass/Clarinet/Bassoon/Trumpet/Trombone/Percussion
4 movements: Strut, Mourn, Dance, Go!
A funkier piece for a L'Histoire ensemble. 25 minutes
Tough Questions (2021)
Clarinet/Viola/Marimba Trio
12 short movements, with a wide range of expression. 21 minutes
Three Canons (2021)
Piano Solo
Transcription of the three canon movements from Tough Questions. 4 minutes
There Will Come a Time (2020)
Chorus (SATB) and Piano
Text excerpted from President Barack Obama's speech at the National Institutes of Health in Dec. 2014, in which he stressed the importance of preparation for a possible future pandemic. 12 minutes
Broken-Winged (2020)
Oboe/Violin Duo
Lyrical duet inspired by a poem of Langston Hughes. 7 minutes
Solitary Dream of Infinite Connection (2020)
Harp Solo
A ruminative solo piece, written for Mariko Anraku. 12 minutes
Isolamento (2020)
Marimba Solo (5 octave)
A pandemic-inspired piece, with an embedded quotation from Bach's St. Matthew Passion. 5 minutes
Horizon (2020)
Brass Quintet (2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba)
In two movements: Aquatic, and Aerial. 14 minutes
The Forest does not Weep (2020)
Cello Ensemble (12 players)
Inspired by The Overstory, the novel by Richard Powers; also uses a quotation from a Gesualdo madrigal. 17 minutes
Moon Songs (2019)
Medium Voice/Piano/Violin
Settings of five poems by William Carlos Williams, all referring to the moon. 13 minutes
Elements (2019)
Flute/Viola/Harp/Percussion Quartet
In four sections, inspired by earth, water, fire, and breath. 27 minutes
Interval Studies (2019)
Piano Solo:
In six movements. All of the melodic and harmonic material of each movement consists only of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6ths, and 7ths, respectively. 18 minutes
The Artist Timpanist (2018)
Timpani Etudes/Technical Studies (book)
A comprehensive method book presenting a sophisticated approach to technique, along with numerous etudes to explore every facet of timpani musicianship. 120 pages
Vim (2017)
Percussion Duo
A lively and virtuosic duet. Primary instruments are vibraphone and marimba; each player has a small additional percussion set-up. 7 minutes
Sad (2017)
Bassoon/Viola Duo
A (humorous) quodlibet quoting great bassoon and viola moments from the opera and symphony repertoire. 5 minutes
"What we call I is just a swinging door..." (2016)
4 Flutes/Marimba Quintet (4th flute doubling alto flute)
A challenging work inspired by a quote from Shunryu Suzuki, Roshi. 17 minutes
Loud Music! (2016)
3 Trombones/Tuba/Timpani Quintet
Energetic piece in four movements, with surprising contrast: Loud Music, Quiet Music, Short Music, Fast Music. 14 minutes
Highwood Trio (2014)
Oboe/2 Percussion Trio
In two movements: Prelude, Passacaglia and Fugue; and Chorale. Traditional forms adapted for this unique instrumentation. Percussion is primarily vibraphone and marimba, with small additional set-ups. 10 minutes
The Cryptic Circle (Six solo pieces) (2014)
Timpani Solo
Collection of six diverse solos; all for four timpani. 2 - 4 minutes each solo
Gemini Return (2000)
Marimba/Timpani Duo
5 octave marimba, 6 timpani + 2 crotales. Lively and attractive piece. 11 minutes
Primordial Variations (1997)
Marimba/Timpani Duo
5 octave marimba, 6 timpani. Serious mood; a series of variations. 12 minutes
Fierce Murmurs (1992)
Timpani Solo with Percussion Ensemble (8 players)
In three movements: Whoa!, Mmm..., and Yow!; connected by timpani solo interludes. Dramatic. 35 minutes
Two Interludes from Fierce Murmurs (1992)
Timpani Solo:
The two solo interludes connected as a stand-alone solo. 6 minutes
Trio (1988)
Percussion Trio
Vibraphone, marimba (4 1/3 octave), bass drum. In a minimalist, dramatic style. 12 minutes
Fantasy Piece (1980)
Clarinet/Percussion Duet
A short duo with a wide range of expression. Percussion is primarily vibraphone, with a small percussion set-up. 6 minutes