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It was performed in Holland, but that's a minor issue, haha! It was a peasure to work with such a fantastic composer! Dankjewel! Thank you!

A revised version of these pieces was premiered by @Maarten Bauer (who had asked for pieces for this duo) and Simone Penders during the SEC Kunstcafe in Ede, the Netherlands, on April 7, 2017. I thank both of them for this wonderful performance and interpretation and for their dedication in realizing these pieces in concert.

WELL I AM GLAD YOU ASKED ... *contains sudden enthusiasm* He's actually had quite a lot of his work performed and recorded. His record label (New Amsterdam Records) in New York specifically aims at putting out contemporary music like this. Their Soundcloud page has some of his work there and he has a personal one as well, though I discovered him through Spotify's Indie Classical playlist. There's a ton of good work by other composers as well, so I'd recommend checking them out. If you'd like I can recommend specific works/composers but I want to keep this particular thread on topic since we're talking about Judd Greenstein. Which reminds me... Interesting bits of info: He's a member of the NOW Ensemble and their albums typically include one of his compositions. In my opinion his stuff is usually the best part. He initially wanted to go into Hip Hop music and hit the streets rather than study music. He's been quite vocal in calling for more frequent performances of living composers and for other reforms within the musical community. These are my other favorites of his. If I had to pick an absolute favorite from him it would be one of the four I've shared in this thread. I can't narrow it down any more. https://soundcloud.com/newamrecords/now-ensemble-city-boy https://soundcloud.com/ymusic-official/clearing-dawn-dance https://soundcloud.com/newamrecords/jasper-string-quartet-four-on-the-floor-composed-by-judd-greenstein-1 His personal Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/juddgreenstein

I was having trouble visualizing a timpani as Michael desired, but you made it all work, Blaire! Great job. Thank you, luderart : Having some decisions made for you generally makes things easier. I enjoyed writing this because it was one of the quickest and least fussed over things I've done. As for timing, composers have, for generations, counted BPM for timing/tempo, and relied on conductors to make music fit to other media. Now, of course, their is software to help with this.