Orchestral Music

The Skylark Sings

"In an uninterrupted flow of seven songs, Kechley set to music a skillful collage of Japanese haikus, interwoven with Persian, Chinese and...

Clocks and More Clocks

Based on the book by Pat Hutchins and dedicated to the composer’s son, Aaron, this work tells the story of Mr. Higgins who cannot understand why...

Alexander and the Windup Mouse

Based on the children’s book by Leo Lionni and dedicated to the composer’s son, Benjamin, this narrated work has been performed successfully by a...

Lightening Images

Received Honorable Mention, 1994 ASCAP Rudolf Nissim Competition.  Stravinsky said he “saw” the entire Rite of Spring in a dream in the same way...

TUAHKU: A Dark Samba for Orchestra

The second in a series of “crossover” orchestral works that combine various popular styles and musical ideas with classical methods of development...

KARASUMA: A Fast Funk for Orchestra

Premiered by the Boston Pops, KARASUMA is a true “crossover” inspired by an encounter with music students in Doshisha Womens College in...