Antarctica (2023)

For electronically processed solo flute
Inspired by the composer’s experiences in Antarctica in 2018
Duration — 4-5 minutes
Difficulty — advanced
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Watch here.
World premiere:
31 Mar 2023 flutist Adrienne Inglis, Wesleyan at Estrella, Georgetown, Texas

Bananas and Flamingos (2024)

for flute, cello, and guitar
Composed as a wedding celebration gift for Martín Torres and Jess O’Donnell
Duration 2:30
Difficulty: intermediate
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World premiere:
30 Mar 2024 Wedding Celebration, The Cedars Ranch, Wimberley, Texas presented by guitarist Walter Torres, flutist Adrienne Inglis, and cellist Louis Saxton (world premiere)

Bendición (Blessing) (2001)

for sikus, harp, guitar
Bolivia sikuriada based on the Taizé piece Bless the Lord by Jacques Berthier.
Duration 1:27
Recorded by Chaski on Chaski's CD, Viracocha (2005) listen

Canoe (2022)

For solo piano
Commissioned by Dr. Joseph Choi
Tells a harrowing story through music of the composer’s Ojibwe ancestor, Wabegiah, and her three young children.
Duration 9:22
Difficulty 5 advanced
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Let me know if you are performing the world premiere!

Elizabeth (1998)

Quena, guitar, pedal or lever harp
Program note — vals venezolano composed in memory of the composer’s mother
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Listen here.
Performances:
10 Jul 2023 Chaski at Greenridge at Buckner Villas, Austin, Texas
11 Aug 2023 Chaski at Brookdale at Westlake Hills, Austin, Texas

Feline Tea Party Waltz (2023)

Flute and piano
Composed in dedication to flutist Carol Masters
Duration 3:30
Difficulty: intermediate
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World premiere:
31 Mar 2023 Wesleyan at Estrella, Georgetown, Texas
Watch video at 1:22

Incandescence (2023) by Walter Torres (BMI) and Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP)

Flute and classical guitar or harp
Composed as a wedding celebration gift for Nick and Michelle, this duet weaves rich harmonies with expressive melodic lines.
Duration 2:00
Difficulty: intermediate
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World premiere:
14 Jan 2023 Wedding Celebration, Palm Beach, New South Wales, Australia presented by guitarist Walter Torres and flutist Adrienne Inglis (world premiere) watch video

The Invincible Eagle (2022) by John Philip Sousa (1901) arranged by Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP) for flute quartet (piccolo, two flutes, bass flute)
Duration 3:51
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World premiere:
11 Nov 2022 Southwestern University Flute Ensemble, Georgetown, Texas — watch video

Kindness (2020)
Solo flute
A gentle, haunting piece composed in memory of a friend and arts supporter
Duration 2:37
Difficulty — intermediate
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World premiere:
30 Aug 2020 private in-person memorial service, Austin, Texas (world premiere)
Watch on YouTube.
Recognition: Third Prize Winner of the 2022 New Voices for the Young Flutist Competition.

Leaving Footprints (2024)

Flute and piano
Duration — 2:15
Difficulty — intermediate/advanced
The contemplative nature of this 5/4 chorale makes me think of the simple physical act of leaving footprints in the mud or snow on a quiet walk, but also of the impact we humans have on each other and on the earth. May we tread lightly and lovingly on our home, the earth, and care gently for our fellow humans and other creatures.
Sheet music available soon.
World premiere:
3 Mar 2024 Lenten Worship at First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs, Arkansas — Flutist Adrienne Inglis and pianist Ian Aipperspach presented the world premiere of Leaving Footprints.

listening (2022)

for flute and pedal or lever harp
inspired by the poem by Suzanne Babbie
Duration 3:15
Difficulty — intermediate/advanced
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World premiere:
10 Mar 2022 The Muses on their 2022 Celtic Spring program, Texarkana, Texas — watch video

Ma’iingan (Wolf) (2022)
Flute and piano
Inspired by the Ojibwe/English poem Aangodinong (Sometimes) from Weweni by Margaret Noodin
Difficulty: intermediate
Duration: 3:46
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World premiere:
18 Nov 2022 Southwestern University Flute Studio Recital, Georgetown, Texas — watch video

Maysajata cutayana (2002)
huayño boliviano
Sikus, charango, and pedal or lever harp
Recorded by Chaski on Viracocha (2005)
Listen

Metamorphosis (2019)
for solo flute, solo pedal or lever harp, and string orchestra, commissioned by Balcones Community Orchestra
Duration 5:30
Difficulty — intermediate
Metamorphosis celebrates the life and work of Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), pioneering entomologist, naturalist, and artist.
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World premiere:
Chaski flute/harp duo with flutist Adrienne Inglis and harpist Shana Norton performed with the Balcones Community Orchestra under the direction of Robert Radmer.
22 Sep 2019 Lakeway, Texas watch video

Nana’isanishinaam (2020)

for Native American flute
Duration — 2m
Difficulty — intermediate
Nana'isanishinaam (Bring Us Peace), an Ojibwe prayer improvisation by Adrienne Inglis on Native American flute watch
Sheet music available for purchase soon.
World premiere:
1 Jul 2021 Westminster Senior Living, Austin, Texas

Newt (2020)

for flute and string bass or guitar
Duration — 2:15
A sassy, jazzy tune inspired by the poem Newt from The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane, illustrated by Jackie Morris
Purchase sheet music for flute/double bass here.
Purchase sheet music for flute trio (3 C flutes or 2 C flutes and bass flute) here.
Purchase sheet music for flute trio (2 alto flutes and bass flute) here
Listen here.
Recorded premiere: 21 Aug 2020 recorded video world premiere on Chaski's YouTube channel with double bassist Jessica Valls
World premiere:
8 Sep 2021 Chaski's concert Words & Other Wild Things

Pájaros (2017)

for solo flute and strings
Commissioned by Inversion Ensemble for Universal Chamber
Duration about 6:00
Difficulty — professional flutist with community or professional orchestra
Pájaros captures the springtime songs of many Texas Hill Country birds, including the beloved Golden-cheeked Warbler, and sets them to flirtatious Latin rhythms.
I. Tango argentino — Bewick’s Wren
II. Pasaje venezolano — Chuck-will’s-widow
III. Danzón cubano — Golden-cheeked Warbler
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World premiere:
17 Sep 2017 Balcones Community Orchestra with director Robert Radmer and flute soloist Adrienne Inglis, Lakeway, Texas— video

She Is the Spirit (2024)

Arrangement of hymn Thainaky by John L. Bell for organ
Commissioned by Cathleen Parsley for Pentecost
Duration — about 2 minutes
Difficulty — intermediate
For Pentecost, organist Cathleen Parsley presents the world premiere of an arrangement she commissioned by Adrienne Inglis of John Bell’s hymn, She Is the Spirit.
World premiere:
Sun 19 May 2024 at 11 AM at University Christian Church, 2007 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705 — livestream.

To the Sky (2022)

Flute and lever or pedal harp
Aleatoric nature sounds using extended techniques
Duration about 1:00 minute
Difficulty — intermediate
Aleatoric nature sounds and special effects
Sheet music is available for purchase soon.
World premiere:
10-13 Mar 2022 Chaski premieres listening for flute and harp with The Muses, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Walk With Me (2022)

Flute and violin or flute and harp
Dedicated to the composer’s niece and her husband for their wedding and inspired by their passion for hiking, this duet captures a sense of their devoted love for each other and their commitment to walking side by side as they journey through life together.
Duration 2:12
Difficulty — intermediate
Purchase the sheet music for flute and violin here.
Listen on SoundCloud here.
World premiere:
30 Apr 2022 at a private event, The Woodlands, Texas — watch here

Watershed Love (2022)

Flute and lever or pedal harp
Composed In Memory of Pete Van Metre — Commissioned by Martha MacDonald in honor of a couple who shared meaningful environmental watershed work and a lifetime of love together. Their lives and love and families joined together, much like water converges in a watershed and flows to the ocean.
Duration 2:08
Purchase the sheet music here.
World premiere:
8 May 2022 at a private event, Cedar Creek, Texas
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