Written for the 1951 commencement exercises at the State University of New York at Potsdam. Composed 1951. First performance Potsdam, New York, June 1951, State University of New York Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Spurbeck conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
Originally composed as the slow movement of Sonatina for flute and piano, 1953. This version 1954. First performance Potsdam, New York, July 1955, Chamber Orchestra of the State University of New York at Potsdam, Maurice Baritaud conductor, Donald MacDonald soloist. Dedicated to Mary Ellen.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
Written for the June 1952 commencement exercises at the State University of New York at Potsdam. Composed 1952. First performance Potsdam, New York, June 1952, State University of New York Symphony Orchestra, Samuel Spurbeck conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
Commissioned by the Springfield, Ohio Symphony Orchestra. Composed 1955-56. First performance Springfield, Ohio, March 1956, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Evan Whallon conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
Originally composed for 9 instruments, 1952; arranged for chamber orchestra same year. First performance at Lake Placid, New York, October 1952, by a faculty ensemble from the State University of New York at Potsdam, Brock McElheran conductor--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
Originally composed as a Sonatina for clarinet and piano, 1948.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.