Alan Smith's Three Short Pieces For Woodwind were composed in 2004 as an entry for the 60x60 competition organised by Vox Novus who were looking to promote 60 pieces each lasting no more than 60 seconds. As part of the competition selection process the Three Pieces were broadcast on WBAR Radio New York in August 2004. Subsequently Nocturne (the second of the pieces) was chosen for performance …

Uhtceare for Flute Percussion Violin and Cello. Composed 2014 published 2016. Score included in UYMP's Firewheel Anthology (ISMN M-57036-615-6) recorded by Dark Inventions. Duration: 8'30'. Uhtceare is an Old English word meaning ‘anxiety before dawn’ surely a familiar experience to many not just the Anglo-Saxons. I particularly associate it with the half-awake early-morning asthma at…