Mellits

Black : For Two Soprano Saxophones, Two Alto Saxophones Or Two Tenor Saxophones.

In one movement. Dedicated to Jon Russell and Jeff Anderle. A rhythmic and funky piece. The music was originally composed for two bass clarinets. Of advanced difficulty. Duration ca. 5 minutes.

Splinter : For Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bassoon and Bass Clarinet (2014).

Contents: I. Scarlet Oak -- II. Sugar Maple -- III. Linden -- IV. Black Ash -- V. Cherry -- VI. River Birch -- VII. Weeping Willow -- VIII: Red Pine. Commissioned by Russ Irwin for Splinter Reeds. An appendix includes an optional encore version of the fifth movement.

Tight Sweater : For Cello, Marimba and Piano (2005).

Contents: I. Exposed Zipper -- II. Trans Fatty Acid's Rein -- III. Mara's Lullaby -- IV. Pickle Trousers -- V. Evil Yellow Penguin -- VI. Mechanically Separated Chicken Parts. Dedicated to Felix Fan, Andy Russo, and David Cossin. Commissioned with support from the Muzik3 Foundation. Of advanced…

Book of Ruth : For Solo Viola (2010/2015).

Contents: I. Chapter 1 -- II. Chapter 2 -- III. Jaana's Gift -- IV. Chapter 3 -- V. Chapter 4. Dedicated to Fabrice Bihan. In honor of Ruth Grigorov. This work was originally composed for solo cello. Of advanced difficulty.

Tachycardia : For Two Alto Saxophones (Or Any Pair of Like Instruments) (2014).

In one movement. Commissioned by an international consortium led by Dave Camwell and Stephen Page. A rhythmic and minimalistic work. Of advanced difficulty.

String Quartets Nos. 3, 4, 5. [CD]

The music of contemporary composer Mellits is performed by Quatuor Debussy.

Music For 5 Musicians : For Violin, Cello, Bass Clarinet, Marimba and Piano (2014).

In one movement. Commissioned by the University of Illinois at Chicago in celebration of the new IUC School of Theatre & music. A fast-paced and rhythmic work. Of advanced difficulty.

Gravity : For 2 Vibraphones and 2 Marimbas (Or 2 Vibraphones, 2 Marimbas and Bass Marimba).

In one movement. This work is presented in two versions: one for mallet quartet; and one for mallet quintet. With performance notes. Commissioned by a consortium of performance organizations and schools. Dedicated to Thad Anderson. Of advanced difficulty.

Ninkasi : For 4 Guitars (2015).

A one-movement work for four guitars. Commissioned by the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music for the Dublin Guitar Quartet. The music is rhythmic and moving. Of advanced difficulty.

Project Beck : For Voice, Baritone Saxophone and String Quartet / arranged by Marc Mellits.

Arrangements by Mellits of two songs by rock musician Beck: Just Noise -- Do We? We Do. Commissioned by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Dedicated to Ties Mellema. The songs call for soprano voice.

Tight Sweater Remix : For Marimba and Piano (2005/9).

Contents: I. Exposed Zipper -- II. Trans Fatty Acid's Rein -- III. Mechanically Separated Chicken Parts. The original Tight Sweater was in six movements and was scored for marimba, cello and piano. Of advanced difficulty.

Extrasensory Perception: For 8 B Flat Clarinets and 3 B Flat Bass Clarinets.

Arranged by Mellits and Bruce Belton. Contents: I. Roasting Petunia -- II. The Seduction of Brie -- III. Standing at the Gates of Orange Wheat.

Prometheus : For 6 B Flat Clarinets and 2 Bass Clarinets (2019) / arranged by Jonathan Russell.

Contents: I. Lento, tranquillamente -- II. Moderato -- III. Allegro e aggressivo -- IV. Adagio -- V. Andantino -- VI. Tempo Rubato -- VII. Allegro groove. Arranged from Mellits' String Quartet No. 4 (Prometheus). Of advanced difficulty.

11 Miniatures : For Baroque Flute, Baroque Oboe, Baroque Violin, Viola D’Gamba, Baroque Cello & Kb.

Black : For Two Bass Clarinets (Without Low C Extension) (2008).

Processations : For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Vibraphone/Marimba, Piano and Electronics (2015).

In one movement. With performance notes. Commissioned by the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble. Dedicated to Bill Ryan. This work features samples of music by Steve Reich, to be trigged by any controller. The samples are available direct from the composer.

String Quartet No. 5 : Waníyetu (2015).

Contents: I. clear winter -- II. funk -- III. distant echoes -- IV. playful -- V. smooth -- VI. energetic; eternal polar vortex -- VII. aggressive. Commissioned by the Mankato Symphony Orchesta's Music on the Hill, in memory of Ken Gertjejansen. Of advanced difficulty.

Nocturne : For Oboe and Piano (2014).

In one movement. Commissioned by and dedicated to Rebecca Schalk Nagel. A melodic and challenging work.

Black : For Two B Flat Clarinets and Two Bass Clarinets (2015).

In one movement. Dedicated to Rick Faria. A rhythmic and funky piece. The music was originally composed for two bass clarinets. Of advanced difficulty. Duration ca. 5 minutes.

Black : For Bassoon Quartet.

In one movement. Dedicated to Dominik Schulz. A rhythmic and funky piece. The music was originally composed for two bass clarinets. Of advanced difficulty. Duration ca. 5 minutes.

Titan : For Bass Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola and Cello (2018).

Contents: I. Saturn -- II. Vänern Kivu Hammar -- III. Harada -- IV. Hyperion Choroid -- V. Liquid Methane Rain -- VI. Dispersed Retina -- VII. Velvet Kickbox Hydroxy -- VIII. Phoebe & Janus. Commissioned by Bruce Belton for the Friction Quartet. Of advanced difficulty.

Phoenix : For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon (2017).

In one movement. Commissioned by the Chamber Music Conference and Composer's Forum of the East, Inc., 2017. The first part of this piece for wind quintet is somewhat chorale-like, while the second part is more rhythmic. Of advanced difficulty.

Black : For Two Bass Clarinets (Extended Range - Lowest Note C3) (2008).

Apollo : For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon (2019).

Contents: I. Theia -- II. Sea of Tranquility -- III. The Buzz -- IV. Luna Nova -- V. Debbie Waltzing on the Moon -- VI. One Small Step -- VII. Moonwalk. Commissioned by and dedicated to Winsync. Inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing. Of advanced difficulty.